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Long-planned changes to the mid-ranks NCO promotion system took effect June 1, slashing promotion points for 40,000-plus soldiers competing for sergeant and staff sergeant stripes.
The changes imposed an 80 percent cut for soldiers like Sgt. Nicholas Mateo, a geospatial engineer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. He had racked up more than 500 points toward promotion to staff sergeant under the old system. Mateo now has 126 points.
These reductions directly affect soldiers who already have been recommended for promotion, but privates and specialists should take action now to better prepare themselves to compete for NCO promotions, personnel officials say.
While the average promotion point total for the 20,000 specialists on the Army-wide recommended list for sergeant dropped from 514 to 371 between May 1 and June 1, the news isn’t as bad as it may seem.
While you may have fewer points under the new system, you probably won’t need as many points to make the cut.
An analysis of cutoff scores shows that on June 1, soldiers on average needed 356 points to advance, compared with 514 for specialists promoted to E-5 on May 1.
The picture is similar for staff sergeant promotions. Though the average point totals for 20,000 promotable sergeants Army-wide decreased from 654 to 378, the average promotion score for promotion to E-6 dropped from 654 points to 363.
Despite the stunning reductions, the Army promoted 4,643 soldiers to sergeant and staff sergeant June 1, the biggest monthly total this year, and one of the largest E-5 and E-6 authorizations in three years.
The new scoring system is designed to support the development needs of soldiers in several ways, first by focusing on specific skill sets at different ranks, and by recognizing combat experiences while stressing the importance of completing professional military education courses earlier in a soldier’s career.
In a big change, separate point values and ceilings apply to the worksheets for advancements to sergeant and staff sergeant.
For example, specialists can rack up as many as 340 points by doing well in marksmanship, the physical fitness test and by having combat experience. Sergeants looking to advance can collect points the same way, but they max out at 255.
Another example: civilian education was once worth 100 points for both ranks; now it maxes out at 75 for sergeant and 100 for staff sergeant. Awards are similar: 125 maximum for sergeants; 165 for staff sergeant.
Da Form 3355 - News
The modified DA Form 3355, Promotion Point Worksheet, will be used until automated systems become available in the Reserve to support use of the new electronic Promotion Point Worksheet. • The shift of 300 points away from the commander and board
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New promotion point system in effect - Army News | News from ...
Long-planned changes to the mid-ranks NCO promotion system took effect June 1, slashing promotion points for 40,000-plus soldiers competing for sergeant and staff sergeant stripes.
The changes imposed an 80 percent cut for soldiers like Sgt. Nicholas Mateo, a geospatial engineer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. He had racked up more than 500 points toward promotion to staff sergeant under the old system. Mateo now has 126 points.
These reductions directly affect soldiers who already have been recommended for promotion, but privates and specialists should take action now to better prepare themselves to compete for NCO promotions, personnel officials say.
While the average promotion point total for the 20,000 specialists on the Army-wide recommended list for sergeant dropped from 514 to 371 between May 1 and June 1, the news isn’t as bad as it may seem.
While you may have fewer points under the new system, you probably won’t need as many points to make the cut.
An analysis of cutoff scores shows that on June 1, soldiers on average needed 356 points to advance, compared with 514 for specialists promoted to E-5 on May 1.
The picture is similar for staff sergeant promotions. Though the average point totals for 20,000 promotable sergeants Army-wide decreased from 654 to 378, the average promotion score for promotion to E-6 dropped from 654 points to 363.
Despite the stunning reductions, the Army promoted 4,643 soldiers to sergeant and staff sergeant June 1, the biggest monthly total this year, and one of the largest E-5 and E-6 authorizations in three years.
The new scoring system is designed to support the development needs of soldiers in several ways, first by focusing on specific skill sets at different ranks, and by recognizing combat experiences while stressing the importance of completing professional military education courses earlier in a soldier’s career.
In a big change, separate point values and ceilings apply to the worksheets for advancements to sergeant and staff sergeant.
For example, specialists can rack up as many as 340 points by doing well in marksmanship, the physical fitness test and by having combat experience. Sergeants looking to advance can collect points the same way, but they max out at 255.
Another example: civilian education was once worth 100 points for both ranks; now it maxes out at 75 for sergeant and 100 for staff sergeant. Awards are similar: 125 maximum for sergeants; 165 for staff sergeant.
Da Form 3355 - Bookshelf
Soldier's Study Guide, A Guide to Prepare for Promotion Boards and Advancement
Promotion points are calculated using a DA Form 3355, Promotion Point Worksheet. The maximum number of points you may be awarded is broken down into six ...Tips
If that score is based on other than EER only, it will be converted to promotion points in accordance with item 3b, DA Form 3355-R. If the evaluation score ...The NCO guide
The DA Form 3355 used for first board appearance, and all later recomputations. 3. If applicable, a copy of the approved request for reevaluation and the DA ...The Soldier's Guide, The Complete Guide to U.S. Army Traditions, Training, Duties, and Responsibilities
During the next promotion counseling session, SSG Dills had appropriate tools and paperwork available (AR 600-8-19, DA Form 3355-Promotion Point Worksheet, ...NCO Guide
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