Do any 74Ds have any pointers for promotion?

2016-03-07T20:55:33-05:00

I've set a goal for myself by the end of the year, I'm trying to get promoted. I go to BLC in April, but I'm wanting to know if any 74D have any advice on CBRN schools I should take and steps I should take for promotion points and professional development.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2016 9:11 PM

2016-03-07T21:11:34-05:00

Focus down college and correspondance courses, raise your pt and weapons, L3 and L6 are awesome career advancement courses you can get into pretty easy if you have hazmat technician certificate. Other then that be the best at your job and compete in boards for the knowledge and if you win awards.

Response by SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds made Mar 7 at 2016 10:03 PM

2016-03-07T22:03:04-05:00

Be sure to complete all of your Online classes to be looked at for an eligible/early promotion. I know they are looking at that more closely than before.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2016 11:40 PM

2016-03-07T23:40:51-05:00

Get on AKO. Under the ACT. Print out the 74D career map. It answers all your question on schools. But look where you are compared to where you want to go. Fight for those ASI producing courses. Keep in mind units look at your longevity within the unit when it comes to ASI schools. Being your in a chemical unit it should be fairly easy. You can get promoted without ASIs. I made 5 and 6 within 6 months after completing the board. Still chasing that dream of getting inside a chemical unit. Take advantage of some others my not want. Walk on to the armorers course if possible. Look into NCI. They are a military accreditination institute that converts all your training into college credit. A lot don't do it because it's supposedly expensive. If you really want it then it's not a problem. Like the others mention raise your PT and weapons score. Lastly if your in your PCS window. Volunteer for an airborne assignment.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2016 8:43 AM

2016-03-11T08:43:08-05:00

Instructor seems to promote fastest

Response by SPC Brandon Hamilton made Mar 22 at 2016 4:14 PM

2016-03-22T16:14:02-04:00

Drill Sergeants', Recruiter, or Attache School(Special-Duties) will get a 74D promoted!

Response by SGT Drew Clark made Jan 27 at 2017 1:58 AM

2017-01-27T01:58:49-05:00

Go to Airborne School Automatic Points, I made SGT. 350 couple awards and jump wings