Should the Army implement testing for promotion in your job like the Air Force does?

Promotions in the Air Force aren't determined by testing alone. The Air Force system is called WAPS, which stands for Weighed Airman Promotion System. When enlistees test, they are usually given two tests: Professional Development Guide (PDG) (formerly PFE), which covers Air Force history, rules, policies, ceremonies, protocol, commands, structures, and all things Air Force. The second test deals with the Airman's Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). In some rare cases, depending on certain factors, an Airman may test PDG only (which happened to me once). Two other things that are weighted in to the promotion system are our Enlisted Performance Reports and our Decorations (Medals). Having 3 EPRs of 5 each vs 3 EPRs of 4 each betters the chances for promotion. I knew a woman who made E-5, SSgt, first time despite having two 3 EPRs and having been twice denied the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. The Air Force gives points to certain medals, and they do add up. MSM=5 Points. Air Force Commendation=3 Points. Air Force Achievement=1 Point. Unit Awards, Good Conduct, National Defense are worth nothing for points. Yes, I left some examples out. Some career fields rack up the points in medals more quickly than others, but their tests are much harder. SSgt is the first promotion Air Force tests for. Before an Airman can put on E-5, he or she must complete Airman Leadership School. After making E-6, Technical Sergeant, the NCO must attend NCO Academy (sometime before testing for E-7, Master Sergeant). Once in the running for E-8, SMSgt (or after making Senior), then SNCO Academy must be completed. The Air Force Service Academies are how the Air Force trains leaders. The Air Force system has its pros and cons.