Does the Airborne badge still count for promotion points? Also, if someone enters with a Bachelor's, can those credits be used for promotion?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:04:49 -0500

I have two questions as I keep on getting different answers: 1. Does the Airborne badge still count towards promotion points? 2. For someone entering with a Bachelor's (SPC), when time permits, will they allow the credits from that degree to be used for promotion? I'm aware that degrees must be earned during service to count as points (10 points I believe).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2019 1:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 13:29:31 -0500

You have the degree part backwards. The degree counts, every SH or CH is worth points. If you complete your degree at your current rank you get an additional 10 points.
Yes, Parachutist badge is worth points and there are additional points granted for serving in an Airborne position. There are Promotion Points Calculators you can find online to tell you how much they're worth

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Nov 23 at 2019 2:41 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 14:41:55 -0500

Yes it does and your degree does as well.

Response by Pvt Michael Todd made Nov 23 at 2019 8:52 PM

Pvt Michael Todd — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 20:52:48 -0500

Yes and no, depending on force structure at time of application.

Response by Pvt Michael Todd made Nov 23 at 2019 8:55 PM

Pvt Michael Todd — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 20:55:00 -0500

I have 29 years of experience and no degree. Nuff SaID!