How will a DUI affect my chances at making E7?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:31:56 -0400

I have a DUI from 5 years ago as a Sergeant while I was on the trail at Ft.leonardwood. I received a RFC and a GOMOR. I had the GOMOR moved into my restricted but the RFC still remains in my performance folder. How will this affect my chances at promotion. I've had good evals and kept Mt nose clean since the incident.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Sep 9 at 2021 6:55 PM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:55:23 -0400

This will be something considered. It all comes down to the board members and how they weigh it. Showing you were able to overcome this is key. NCOERs are crucial to showing growth.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 9 at 2021 9:38 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:38:43 -0400

If it is in your records then it will be seen. Keep in mind thousands of records are being reviewed, it is possible that it might cause you to be in the reject pile.

Response by SPC Tim K made Sep 9 at 2021 11:46 PM

SPC Tim K — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 23:46:18 -0400

One thing is for sure.... it won't help.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Sep 10 at 2021 2:07 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 02:07:17 -0400

Having sat a number of boards, including E-7/8/9, it will depend on several factors. Number in your designator under consideration (zoned etc.), number to select, what the precepts say is important, fair game, off limits for Board consideration, etc. Decline in performance trend not supported by things like forced redistribution of grading, etc. will be a negative. Static grading/performance is a red flag. Given all that, it's what the reviewers see and present for each crunch. One thing for sure, if there isn't a negative about it, board members are prohibited from bringing it up if they know about it. A thing in your favor is time. Shrewd reporting seniors who want to see you make E-7 will have grading and commentary that offsets prior negative information. Seeing where you are on the comparative spread and reporting senior average is important. Although Navy, we all have to follow the DoD Inst. Variation amongst the Services relates to stuff that is unique to the Service. For the Navy, there can be a difference with deployed vs. homeport paper even with the same reporting senior. There's guidance with how the Board looks at that. Although you say you have good evals, I know a ton of ways to stealth kill a career and the same number of ways to push the plus button. Words like "when due", "effective", and others in certain context is a stealth kill. Words like "exemplary", "beyond", "gold standard", etc. are pluses. Bottom line, it will depend where you shake out in the pool, everything given. Good luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2021 3:55 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 03:55:04 -0400

In talking with previous board members they said negative information is less important the more time goes by, and that it is required for the board to review it. Even if it was when you were a PFC the board members are required to open and view the negatively filed information

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2021 12:22 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:22:41 -0400

Often it comes down to who briefs your case on the Board, but ultimately the needs of Service vs. your qualifications. At least you squared away, and that matters. Good luck.