Advice for a first-timer to the promotion board?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:18:15 -0400

Leaders.. just wondering if any of y’all have any advice for an e6 board. This Will be my first board (prior ARNG) and I’m nervous as heck.. What should I study? I have the creeds down, and I’m studying AR670-1.. Any suggestions?

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Nov 2 at 2018 5:46 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 05:46:00 -0400

Get your supervisor on board - he needs to help you prepare.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Nov 2 at 2018 6:27 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 06:27:42 -0400

All good units have a study guide. While not all encompassing it generally lists the topics that are important to the Army and the units leadership. Studying these areas and understanding all of the issues related to leading Soldiers at Squad level is key. It is also adviseable to speak with a recently boarded peer and ask what to expect. Ensure that peer is someone who you would gladly follow. Thank you for your service and remember to breath.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2018 8:23 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:23:26 -0400

There should be a memorandum announcing the board, which includes the subject areas.
Common Tasks
Physical Readiness
Weapons
CBRN
D&C
Counseling
Army Cmd Policy
EO
Current Events
Customs & Courtesies
Army Leadership
AER/Red Crosa

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2018 8:33 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:33:19 -0400

Practice with a mock board. Half of your board score is presence, bearing and appearance. Everyone focuses 90% their time on memorizing creeds, history, and regulations but fail to realize the board has decided your fate within the first few minutes of walking in based on your confidence, voice, appearance and bearing.

Response by SSgt Jason Gerhard made Nov 2 at 2018 9:54 PM

SSgt Jason Gerhard — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 21:54:07 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2018 11:30 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:30:47 -0500

Thanks all! Guess I have some things I need to work on.. I’ll need to go find that MOI ASAP first...

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2018 9:03 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:03:01 -0500

Board MOI, practice the NCO Creed daily, BE CONFIDENT, ask your supervisors to set up a mock board. Be sure to stay current on recent events in your AOR and make sure you tell your sponsor everything they need to know to properly brief the board on why you deserve to get your rocker.