How confident do you feel about your chances of getting selected for promotion after the SFC board has recessed?

SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:51:05 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2016 4:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:02:15 -0400

I know when I made the list I was surprised. Not because I didn't think I deserved it or because I was a DB. I am in a small MOS, just over 400 total enlisted, and with the trend of prior years, 17 and 11 the two years prior, I didn't think there would be any on the list. I was 6 of 6 and the only one with a first look.

I had field time, garrison time, three deployments, E6 working in a E7 position and my associates degree. I don't know what the boards are looking for now but I have heard that they are gearing towards those in joint and operational environments. That's one of the reasons I applied for a special duty assignment. Time will tell if I made the right choice; my first look for E8 is next year.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2016 2:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 02:11:16 -0400

Zero whatsoever. It's nearly impossible on normal years, with the aviation restructuring its even harder. 10 years TIG this year, probably going to retire as a SSG since they want folks with less time in grade now.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2016 4:15 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 04:15:33 -0400

When I didn't make it last year....I was crushed! I said it the day the list came out..."I will make it next year" I looked myself in the mirror, saw what I was lacking, gave no more excuses or felt sorry for myself, made the changes I needed to, focused more on my career and now I am very confident I have done all I can to be on the promotion list this year. If I don't make it, I am at peace with it because I gave it my all this past year.

My records are squared away, everything is dress right dress. I leave all in God's hands, I believe he will put me in the right place.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2016 2:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:20:25 -0400

My previous 1SG said you are qualified but the reason you won't be selected is because of the limited slots. I tell this to every peer and subordinate when it's time for you to get promoted you will. Everyday I go to work/class I give 100% no mater what and try to help everyone I come in contact with. There is a reason for everything that happens. Happy july 4th to my brothers and sisters have fun we all deserved it...

Response by SFC L.a. Rodriguez-Esquilin made Jul 3 at 2016 1:28 AM

SFC L.a. Rodriguez-Esquilin — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 01:28:54 -0400

It don't really matter... It's all about numbers. They will continue promoting to keep the manpower rolling.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2016 6:47 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 06:47:50 -0400

I do not feel confident at all. Being a 25b they haven't promoted anyone to E-7 in 2 years. If they don't promoted anyone this year I'm probably going to change my job.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2016 4:10 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 16:10:54 -0400

I can't say that I'm confident or not. It is what it is. This is my second look. I feel that my chances are just as good as anyone else that I know. If it doesn't happen, I'm not going to cry myself to sleep over it. We'll just have to see. :)

Response by SFC Rob Frisk made Jul 5 at 2016 9:43 AM

SFC Rob Frisk — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 09:43:07 -0400

Zero. One of the reasons I retired. I fast tracked (E7 in 10) and sat in grade for the next 12 years watching less qualified advance who's only precieved advantage was gender and race. *i seen my next 2 enlisted superiors in Bn and Group PQRs, I had more accomplishments by E4 than they did at E8. Advancement by acomplishment is a thing of the past.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2016 12:11 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:11:47 -0400

Sadly zero, and it's the last chance before the 20 year mark. I've preached to all who will listen about where I went wrong. I focused too much on what the Army wanted out of me and my supply room, and I forgot to take care of myself. No EO, SHARP, or MRT. They had to push me to even go to ALC. I have no regrets...and hope those that grew up under me become my legacy.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2016 7:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 19:42:16 -0400

I feel confident that I am highly competitive with my peers. However not confident that will actually translate to getting a sequence number this year.
I will say, as I understand it this year should have a higher selection rate than many of the recent years. I suppose the implementation of the STEP program as well as the QMP boards should assist in thinning out the herd and opening up more projected slots.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2016 8:14 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 20:14:54 -0400

The question should be: What did you do to separate yourself from your peers?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2018 10:55 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 22:55:14 -0400

I am 100% confident that I will not be selected during the SFC Board.