What advice or pointers do you have for SSGs that are now eligible for the SFC board ahead of their board file opening?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 05:49:51 -0500

Now that the MIlPER message is out what advice or encouragement do you have for those preparing themselves for the upcoming SFC board. What can be done ahead of board file opening beyond DA photo. Any pointers on how to ensure you take the best DA photo, any advice on what the board may be looking for or frown upon beyond the notes from last years board.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 6:37 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 06:37:50 -0500

Ensure that you have your 1SG or PSG go over your ERB and OMPF with a fine tooth comb to make sure there aren’t any discrepancies. If there are make sure to get them fixed immediately. Other than that make sure your NCOERS are up to date and that you show up to the day of your DA photo with everything you need for your uniform.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 8:30 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:30:43 -0500

Definitely schedule a one on one session with your Senior NCOs to review your board file. And be sure to bring a Sr NCO to your DA photo, preferably two, you would be surprised how many small deficiencies can be missed especially when you go alone.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 10:52 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:52:23 -0500

Make sure every section of your ERB is up to date. (Erase all incoming personnel in the assignments block) make sure your months served In each assignment coincide with your ncoer dates. Make sure you are not missing any documents from your ompf such as awards, badges, ncoers, 1059’s etc.

These days, getting picked up for 7 is like the running Oprah joke “ you get a promotion, you get a promotion, YOU GET A PROMOTION........ I wouldn’t stress about it your board file is squared away.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 11:06 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:06:21 -0500

Go through your OMPF and check for duplicates so that if there are any you can get it taken care of. Match your ERB with NCOERs. If you have a good S-1 sit down with them and have them re-write your originations in your assignments section from the "16 CAV 3 SQDN TRP A PP" format to "A Trp, 3rd Squadron, 16th Cavalry Regiment" format (if it's not already done).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 1:10 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:10:56 -0500

SAMC

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 6 at 2019 6:04 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:04:25 -0500

I might be wrong, but I think Platoon SGT time will be a feather in your cap.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 10:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:00:28 -0500

Watch the fifty minute HRC video about board proceedings. It'll teach you how to prep your file. Read the board analysis for the past boards for your MOS. It'll let you gauge how competitive you are compared to your peers. They really need to harp on reading the CMF regs during blc/alc. They point out all the milestones needed to get picked.