Can my unit bar me from future reenlistment for not attending the promotion board?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:38:42 -0500

My leadership want me to attend the promotion board in a few days notice. Because I hit my primary zone this week I ask to go next month because English is my second language make a bit harder to prepare my self better but I was toll ie either I go or sign a counsel saying I refusing to attend. And will barred me for future reenlistment

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Dec 8 at 2021 6:45 PM

SPC Nancy Greene — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:45:47 -0500

I would direct this question to SFC Private RallyPoint Member as he is extremely knowledgeable about Army Regulations!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2021 6:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:46:43 -0500

Yes. 100%. Whe you hit the primary zone you are required to attend the promotion board. You don't even have to pass. But if you refuse you will be barred. You can go and fail every single month with no repercussions. But you cannot refuse.

Response by SSG Rafael R. Rodriguez Sr. made Dec 8 at 2021 7:06 PM

SSG Rafael R. Rodriguez Sr. — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:06:58 -0500

I would suggest going so it does not affect your career or later, your NCOERS.

Response by SP5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2021 7:16 PM

SP5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:16:55 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Go, stand stall, a squared away soldier, and do the best you can with the time you have. It will be a learning experience, and if you are not selected for promotion this round you will have a good idea what to expect in a later board appearance. Good luck. The board may also be good practice for times you are expected to perform other tasks for which you don't consider yourself ready.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Dec 8 at 2021 7:18 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:18:15 -0500

You are missing the point. You are expected to go for the experience and knowledge in addition to working towards promotion. Refusing to go is failing to follow a lawful order and that could result in punishment such as barring you from reenlisting.

If you plan on sticking around you need to attend because pushing back on something so trivial will leave a lasting black spot

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Dec 8 at 2021 7:58 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:58:41 -0500

When I was active they certainly could bar you and the majority of the times they did bar the soldier. The only time they did not was when the person submitted for retirement or was pending discharge for medical reasons.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2021 8:23 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:23:57 -0500

yes, under the new up or out policy, you are required to attend the promotion board when you enter your primary zone. Failure to go results in an automatic bar.