Barred from promotion, what happens now?

I really hate seeing stuff like this because it makes me feel like your NCO's and you have failed yourself. I never like seeing a soldier get forced out because of stuff like this. I can guarantee you your CSM doesn't like it either especially if you are a motivated soldier especially a grunt. I hope your COC still give you a shot I don't know the full regs but after being barred and you are given another shot at a board I would fully recommend you go full hoah and get guidance from past specialist you know that have passed the board.

You'll be reviewed at 90 and 180 days. After the second review you should be separated under any applicable section of 635-200. If none apply then you will ETS with a bar in place and receive an RE3 code.
AR 635-200 is your separation reference. AR 601-280 is your bar reference.

Couple of questions that come to my mind... How did you make it through the Soldier of the Month boards with a recommendation for the promotion board? How much time and effort did you put into practicing for the boards? What areas did you have problems with in the boards? Did anyone in your chain of command sit down with you and evaluate your score and the areas you had difficulties and a provide you with an action plan for studying? Did you request by chance? How much effort did your chain of command actually provide in your success? Are your efforts during the day in your job worthy of your command retaining you - how so, what makes you stand out?