CPT Private RallyPoint Member947818<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a non-traditional officer (age 35) and a chemical officer in a combined arms battalion. I realize that I am at a disadvantage because I am not branched infantry or armor.1LT with two "highly qualified" (COM) OERs....Should I be worried about the Captain board?2015-09-07T13:48:34-04:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member947818<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a non-traditional officer (age 35) and a chemical officer in a combined arms battalion. I realize that I am at a disadvantage because I am not branched infantry or armor.1LT with two "highly qualified" (COM) OERs....Should I be worried about the Captain board?2015-09-07T13:48:34-04:002015-09-07T13:48:34-04:00MAJ Ken Landgren948158<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>CPT should be automatic unless you kill someone in training.Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 7 at 2015 4:01 PM2015-09-07T16:01:24-04:002015-09-07T16:01:24-04:00MAJ Jim Steven948375<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>look at last year's promotion rate for your branch. If it is high, such as above 80%, you have good chances. But, as you look at the promotion rates to Major and LTC, you will see, they are dropping, the selection criteria gets competitive and you will need quite a few ACOMs.<br />Don't let anyone tell you, "just do a good job and don't worry about ACOMs..." very bad advice.Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Sep 7 at 2015 6:07 PM2015-09-07T18:07:08-04:002015-09-07T18:07:08-04:002015-09-07T13:48:34-04:00