In regards to centralized promotions, if Sequence #s are based on projected needs, what happens if actual needs differ?

2018-01-20T20:01:46-05:00

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jan 20 at 2018 8:16 PM

2018-01-20T20:16:52-05:00

As with everything unit MTOE's dictate a lot, grades in those positions dictate what the needs of the Army is in relationship to grade. A lot of people forget a major shift in an MTOE Army wide say a Section Sgt for a given type of Unit, from E-5 to E-6 creates an increase demand for E-6's abut a decrease in the amount of E-5's.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2018 8:29 PM

2018-01-20T20:29:43-05:00

To clarify, I just got picked up for SSG in May after chasing points for what seems like forever. After reviewing HRC's past centralized promotion board MOIs the average secondary zone of consideration for SFC is two years TIG. Even though I have over a year before my first look I want to ensure I'm fully ready. I've reviewed my records and corrected any deficiencies/missing documents. However, AR 600-8-19 is fairly vague when it comes to sequence numbers.
If I understand everything correctly you get three looks for SFC which means my final look will be in FY21. My current E6 RCP is Oct '23. In a worst case scenario I don't get selected until my final look. This only gives me approximately 18 months for my sequence# to pop before I hit my RCP. If this worst case occurs while I be able to be retained until my sequence# hits or will I be forced out at my current RCP?