MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1073756 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are still in (or still have guys you care about that are still in) and you have not read and do not know what the DA PAM 600-25 is you need download or google it and read it. I only came to realize what a good tool it is after I put on a diamond. <br />Remember the funny career maps we use to see? Remember the old crusty NCO&#39;s telling you what you need to do to get promoted? DA PAM 600-25 is a document produced by each branch that tells you what exactly Infantry Branch expects from you. It&#39;s the guiding document for decentralized promotion boards.<br />For example did you know these Army guidelines for civilian education?<br />(1) Infantrymen selected for promotion to SFC have ideally completed a minimum of 15 semester hours.<br />(2) Infantrymen selected for promotion to MSG have ideally completed a minimum of 30 semester hours.<br />(3) Infantrymen selected for promotion to SGM have ideally completed a minimum of 60 semester hours.<br />The part that applies to you or your Soldiers is only a couple pages. Know it and use it to counsel your men! Spread the word. 2015-10-29T07:04:09-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1073756

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are still in (or still have guys you care about that are still in) and you have not read and do not know what the DA PAM 600-25 is you need download or google it and read it. I only came to realize what a good tool it is after I put on a diamond. <br />Remember the funny career maps we use to see? Remember the old crusty NCO&#39;s telling you what you need to do to get promoted? DA PAM 600-25 is a document produced by each branch that tells you what exactly Infantry Branch expects from you. It&#39;s the guiding document for decentralized promotion boards.<br />For example did you know these Army guidelines for civilian education?<br />(1) Infantrymen selected for promotion to SFC have ideally completed a minimum of 15 semester hours.<br />(2) Infantrymen selected for promotion to MSG have ideally completed a minimum of 30 semester hours.<br />(3) Infantrymen selected for promotion to SGM have ideally completed a minimum of 60 semester hours.<br />The part that applies to you or your Soldiers is only a couple pages. Know it and use it to counsel your men! Spread the word.

2015-10-29T07:04:09-04:00 2015-10-29T07:04:09-04:00 SSgt Alex Robinson 1073763

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Great post

2015-10-29T07:10:37-04:00 2015-10-29T07:10:37-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1075048

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Awesome for you to share this, many junior enlisted and even NCO's don't read this DA PAM enough. Very good advise!

2015-10-29T16:37:13-04:00 2015-10-29T16:37:13-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1085957

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks! Great tip. Will read.

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