Do you feel centralized promotion boards should give individual feed back?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:37:43 -0500

I understand that there is a time and number issue with these boards, but a blanket AAR while good does not pin point things some individuals need to fix.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2013 4:05 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:05:03 -0500

This is a topic several of us discussed after last years SFC selection board. I don't think that individual feedback is warranted for all who board, that's the point of leadership reviewing records before and after. What I would love to see is a quantified placement for those who were not selected. For example if there were 350 reviewed for SFC in a particular MOS, but only 46 were selected for promotion, then the other 301 should get an email with a numerical ranking. If a Soldier is # 3 of 350, it can be assumed they are doing the right thing, and their record looked good, it just wasn't the best, so they missed selection due to limited slots available. If a Soldier is 340 of 350, it can be assumed they are doing something wrong, their record is messed up, or something else. Either way, the second Soldier should receive additional time with a senior mentor to determine the best way to correct deficiencies, or to discuss post mililtary options.

These days, more and more people will not be selected for promotion at all levels, and having some sort of feedback would help people prepare better for their future, in or out of the service.

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Dec 16 at 2013 4:40 PM

CW2 Joseph Evans — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:40:12 -0500

No, your CSM or SGM should be the one advising you on your packet before you even submit it. Most time the criteria is pretty generic with a specific emphasis based on the board and the members. No board will look at things in exactly the same way, so personal feedback from one board is not going to be extremely helpful on the next, not to mention, it is going to add a lot of time to the process.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2014 2:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:25:57 -0500

It would be very helpful to provide specific feed back. Then again i'm not sure if "sorry but I know this guy, not you" would be valid feedback. For years i've been curious as to why I had not been selected for MSG, I've had the excellence's, 1,1 among the best and have served in some challenging positions and have done an outstanding job, multiple deployments (unheard of for my MOS) but have not been selected. If they provide that feedback it would be a lot less discouraging when you are not being selected for promotion.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2014 2:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:41:35 -0500

YES!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2014 11:23 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 May 2014 11:23:40 -0400

I agree personal feedback would be helpful. It is also unrealistic. The sheer volume of packets that are reviewed during a DA Centralized promotion board precludes individual feedback. Your 1SG and CSM’s should be providing this mentorship for you. If they are not then you need to demand they do so (I probably would not go and say “CSM, I demand you..” just sayin). Depending where you are stationed (if it is reasonably large) there will likely be a CSM or COL who sat the board. Ask the CSM to find out who they are and ask the board member to do a LPD. Even if the board member is not of the same CMF it will help to understand the process. Understand the board member are prohibited from talking about some of the board proceedings but they class is still highly useful.

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