I have completed SLC and promotable from the 2019 list. How does the promotion system work for me to move the next rank?

2020-07-23T04:34:00-04:00

I understand OML number, but i was told by a Senior Enlisted NCO that OML number is only for SLC Class date. Currently there are only 112 qualified, I know I am one of those people but my OML Number is extremely higher than the 112.

Response by SrA Ronald Moore made Jul 23 at 2020 4:36 AM

2020-07-23T04:36:08-04:00

Thanks for sharing, Pass This up and on, Good Progress Share!

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2020 11:31 AM

2020-07-23T11:31:50-04:00

The OML should designate what order PME is given, but there are many cases that this may not be the case. Injuries, some non-promotables or higher OML #s getting standby slots, etc.

If you are SLC complete, you will be promoted before someone with a lower OML than you who isn’t SLC complete.

Ex: you are OML #10 with SLC complete. Two 68Ws are promoted for month of August. OML #1 has SLC complete but #2-#8 has not completed SLC (deferment or whatever reason). #1 & #10 will be promoted.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2020 9:41 AM

2020-11-04T09:41:51-05:00

I am OML #1 and my training got cancelled due to covid NO other reason, yet SLC still conducted training for OMLs below me and promoted “walk ons”, how can they justify this?.... (it would make sense if I denied training but that was never the case) now they are over strength, here I am in NOV still a SSG as OML #1 from the 19 list 68W, I’m not too worried I know my performance will bleed through, I got DHG at SLC 29 OCT2020 but now it makes me question ethics and question NCOs for “taking/giving shortcuts” lower OMLs promoted 9 months ahead of me, how is this fair? How or why did they get training? What criteria needed to be met?an SFC promotion is not that important in the grand scheme of things IMO. NCOES should not allow “walk ons” because I think it kinks our system, makes others bitter (why do I feel like I’ve been cheated) AND they should train OMLs in sequence and wait to promote! I was the good Soldier and followed the school cancellation orders, yet they still trained? Not ok to me from my foxhole and when I’m CSM I want to have a voice on this.