How is one being ranked in OML (Seniority vs. Promotion Points)?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:14:07 -0400

How are you all getting through this COVID-19? Well I hope it's going well...

I've been SPC(P) since February of this year and my unit just pinned me CPL to fill in one of 3 E-5 slots according to MTOE (we have 2 E-5s currently). Also we have 2 additional SPC(P)s in my platoon. I've been so eager to go to BLC and pickup E-5. Then I found out about this OML list that affects which soldiers have priority in going to NCOES. I had an opportunity to look at current unit OML and questioned myself how's this being ranked. Out of 3 SPC(P) (before I get pinned CPL), I have the highest promotion points with 404 out of current SPC(P) but also have least years in service. One SPC(P) been in army for 6 years and have only 264 points, the other one been in for about 4 years with 360sh points but picked up promotable status 2 months after 6 years SPC and myself.

One of SFC that I personally know who used to work at BDE schools told me that enrolling in BLC is based on promotion points rather than seniority. Can someone please explain how this OML is being ranked when it comes to going to NCOES? Thank you all!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2020 8:37 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:37:31 -0400

OML is based on several factors and, to a certain degree, is subjective. Seniority, PT, performance potential, promotion points, etc are all factors.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2020 8:50 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:50:45 -0400

Im in the same boat. Have 478 points and they just pinned me CPL too. It gets tiresome to wait for a slot for BLC, but it will happen eventually.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2020 9:28 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:28:48 -0400

BLC enrollment is managed by the installation the course is at. The OML is based off of promotion points because the higher a Soldiers points are, the more likely they are to make points and hence, be promoted.
With COVID most bases are doing a hybrid DL/resident class and classes aren't as full, at Bragg anyway.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2020 10:43 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:43:18 -0400

The OML is run by the school at your installation. Here at JBLM they go off promotion points for your MOS. So, while you may have more promotion points than a combat arms guy, compared to your 74D peers you may not. Those 11Bs will get promoted before you because their points are low and because among 11B a 350 points score is pretty high for an E4. Of course, your post might do it differently. Some posts may still be giving slots to units and allowing the units to determine the OML.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jun 26 at 2020 3:03 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:03:44 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member: To each and everyone one of you, who has contracted the Coronavirus: You have my most fervent prayers; and, You Have All of My Love.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2020 7:51 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 07:51:23 -0400

In a previous BDE it was based on a Soliders points vs the previous months cut off score for that Soldier.

If you are a 11B and cut off was 40 points, and you have 300 points. Your points total would be 260. If you are a 68W and cut off was 525 points, and you have 575 points. Your points total would be 50.

Needless to say, it was rough for many people.