How long from the date of a board are promotions announced?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:40:08 -0500

I heard rumor that there is a 1LT to CPT, Reserve promotion board in May 2016. How long after that can we expect the results to be published?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2016 9:41 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:41:05 -0500

3-6 months late lol

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2016 9:42 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:42:20 -0500

We have the same DOR; word is that we won't be on the bird this may but we'll see

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jan 27 at 2016 10:57 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:57:56 -0500

I really don't mean to sound holier than thou here, but do mean to give advice a wise mentor gave me once that I found very useful: don't worry about your career. Make sure your paperwork is in order and up to date, other than that concentrate on the mission, then troop welfare, then on improving yourself and living a balanced life. The career will follow.

Enjoy your time as Bull Lieutenant.

Response by MAJ David Wallace made Jan 28 at 2016 12:07 PM

MAJ David Wallace — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:07:52 -0500

CPT Porter hit on the key, critical elements. Use my career as a cautionary tale: get your professional military schooling done sooner, rather than later. Make your mark as a company grade officer and make a positive impact on your platoons and companies. Military life can be dramatically different as an active Reservist. The life balance between military, civilian career and family life can be hard to juggle. As soon as you become eligible for your next school, start campaigning hard for it by doing your very best in your current assignment. I wish you young officers all the very best!