Can a Soldier survive a Negative STAB (Standby Advisory Board) in a Military Draw Down? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-soldier-survive-a-negative-stab-standby-advisory-board-in-a-military-draw-down <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have seen a couple of Negative STAB's now and the individuals did not fare well. They were removed from their perspective promotion list.<br /><br />One is someone I know personally, a Good Guy who had an unusual circumstance. At least it seemed sketchy. Of course I was not there.<br /><br />Has anyone seen someone survive a negative STAB and get promoted? Sat, 07 Feb 2015 14:57:19 -0500 Can a Soldier survive a Negative STAB (Standby Advisory Board) in a Military Draw Down? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-soldier-survive-a-negative-stab-standby-advisory-board-in-a-military-draw-down <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have seen a couple of Negative STAB's now and the individuals did not fare well. They were removed from their perspective promotion list.<br /><br />One is someone I know personally, a Good Guy who had an unusual circumstance. At least it seemed sketchy. Of course I was not there.<br /><br />Has anyone seen someone survive a negative STAB and get promoted? SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 07 Feb 2015 14:57:19 -0500 2015-02-07T14:57:19-05:00 Response by SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA made Feb 7 at 2015 3:29 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-a-soldier-survive-a-negative-stab-standby-advisory-board-in-a-military-draw-down?n=461405&urlhash=461405 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe it depends on how much the Chain of Command values the Soldier, I have seen this go both ways; A stellar soldier gets gone and a dirt bag stays on... SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA Sat, 07 Feb 2015 15:29:06 -0500 2015-02-07T15:29:06-05:00 2015-02-07T14:57:19-05:00