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What regulation prescribes the policy and procedures governing enlisted promotions and reductions?
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The regulation that prescribes the policy and procedures governing enlisted promotions and reductions is
AR 600-8-19 |
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What should you look for when recommending an individual for promotion?
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Definition
When recommending an individual for promotion, you should look for
Overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential. |
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What is the purpose of the secondary zone?
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Definition
The secondary zone (SZ) provides incentives to those who strive for excellence and whose accomplishments demonstrate capacity for leadership, and whose marked potential warrant promotion ahead of their peers. |
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What are the three different ways that a soldier may be reduced for misconduct?
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Definition
The three ways that a soldier may be reduced for misconduct are
- By Article 15
- By Court Martial
- Conviction by a civil court
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What are the objectives of the Army promotion system?
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The objectives of the Army promotion system are to
- Fill requirements with the best-qualified soldiers
- Provide an equitable and just system that will objectively consider all qualified soldiers
- Recognize the best qualified soldier and thereby attract and retain the highest caliber soldier for a career in the Army
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What is the maximum number of waivers that may be requested when recommending a soldier for promotion?
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Definition
The maximum number of waivers that may be requested when recommending a soldier for promotion is
Two |
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What are the three levels of promotion?
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Definition
The three levels of promotion are
- Unit level
- Semi-centralized
- DA centralized
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Promotion to SGT/SSG represents what level of promotion?
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Definition
Promotion to SGT/SSG represents a
Semi-Centralized promotion
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How many "zones" are there for promotion to SGT and SSG?
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Definition
There are two "zones" for promotion to SGT and SSG:
- Primary zone (PZ)
- Secondary zone (SZ)
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When may a soldier request a total reevaluation?
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Definition
A soldier may request a total reevaluation
6 months after the latest board appearance, reevaluation or re-computation |
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What are the two types of promotion point reevaluations?
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Definition
The two types of promotion point reevaluations are
Administrative and Total |
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What is the composition of a promotion board?
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Definition
A promotion board is composed of
at least three voting members and a recorder without a vote |
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What are the three types of promotion point worksheets?
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Definition
The three types of promotion point worksheets are
- Initial
- Re-evaluation
- Re-computation
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Soldiers are required to have their promotion points recomputed at least how often?
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Definition
Soldiers are required to have their promotion points recomputed at least
once per year. |
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Who is the president of the promotion board?
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Definition
The president of the promotion board is
the senior member of the board. |
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When should soldiers be recommended for promotion?
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Definition
Soldiers be recommended for promotion
only after they develop the skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the next higher grade. |
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