Army Promotions

SGT and SSGT Promotion Snapshot
Ever wonder exactly what it takes to be promoted to the rank of SGT or SSGT in a specific MOS (enlisted job) in the Army? Here is a snapshot of recent promotion point requirements.

Enlisted Promotion Basics (Reserves)
Basic qualification criteria for enlisted promotions in the United States Army Reserves.

Centralized Officer Promotion System
Brief overview of the Army Officer Promotion System.

Commissioned Officer Career Information
Detailed information for commissioned officer careers, including information about promotions, assignments, evaluation reports, education programs and requirements, and more.

Enlisted Promotion Recommendations
Some advice for Army mid-enlisted folks to help prepare themselves for promotion.

Officer Frocking Policy
Instructions on exactly when, why, and where, an officer may wear the next higher grade after being selected for promotion.

Promotion Points
Administrative points awarded for various criteria for the Army enlisted promotion system.

Retraining from Non-Promotable MOS's
Army policy about re-training out of an MOS which has no promotion opportunities.

Army Professional Development Study Guide.
Online study-guide for Army promotions. Comprehensive list of professional study areas and information about the promotion boards.

Army Study Guide
A Free online study guide for Army E-5/E-6 promotion boards and soldier/NCO boards.