as a newly promoted specialist who has intentions of going to a promotion board ASAP,what would be the most beneficial way to study?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:00:36 -0400

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Jun 5 at 2020 5:05 PM

SPC Nancy Greene — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:05:31 -0400

I would suggest you read the regulations, review everything ‘combat’ you learned in basic, get your ‘dress’ uniform squared away IAW AR. Then, check your file and make sure Everything is in it!
Lastly, do an Outstanding job as you have to be recommended by your Unit!
Good Luck!

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Jun 5 at 2020 5:06 PM

SSG Steven Borders — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:06:46 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member armystudyguide.com is your best source. My wife was my biggest asset because she would ask me questions from it. I had it all printed out, and she would just randomly ask questions. Also, learn the Creed of the Non-commissioned Officer. You will also need for WLC because you will say it every day. BTW congrats on the promotion.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2020 5:40 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:40:36 -0400

If you just Pinned, you got some time before you are eligible to go. Learn leadership traits that are successful to you before trying to lead others.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2020 5:42 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:42:59 -0400

Say what?
Think about TIG? Who are you going to lead, mentor, train, etc. in reference to your knowledge, and your maturity? This is no funny business.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2020 6:50 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 18:50:49 -0400

So download “promote” it’s like 4.99. Has everything you need in there. You can do the memorize route and go on quizlet. There’s upwards of 300 questions on there. But if you really want to learn the “why” use promote or use regulation.

Response by SGT Michael Van Geertruy made Jun 5 at 2020 7:50 PM

SGT Michael Van Geertruy — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 19:50:21 -0400

All of these study suggestions are great. However, another item to consider is to never stop building your referential power-base. This is your personal/professional network and will include the people on the board. While they don't pick winners based on who likes whom the most, they definitely will use it to pick the losers. If they know someone isn't ready to lead soldiers, they'll let them take the board for practice, but with the knowledge, they won't pass the board until they are ready.

Don't forget to practice your boards as well. If your command offers a soldier of the quarter/month/rotation, etc, participate. You may not win the first time, but with practice, you might. Even if you never win, the experience you get from participating will make you more successful when you finally appear before the promotion board.

Lastly, don't rush it. Be the soldier your command wants to promote because you embody the traits of a superior NCO every day. The leaders I respect the most from my time in the military were the ones who never wavered in their personal/professional ethics. Be that kind of leader and you'll do well.

Congratulations and good luck!

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 5 at 2020 8:36 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:36:41 -0400

Look at the TIS and TIG requirements for the next promotion. Get an NCO study guide, read it, all pertinent FM's PAM's etc. Take correspondence courses for MOS, and all the leadership you can get.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2020 9:19 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:19:36 -0400

Get the MOI for the board. Theyll have the topics they'll be covering in the board. Make sure you study the updated material. I suggest going to the Soldier of the Month board. Have your NCOs run mock boards for you.

Response by SP5 James Johnson made Jun 6 at 2020 1:28 PM

SP5 James Johnson — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 13:28:39 -0400

Talk to everyone you can who's been before that board.