What can be done to a Soldier who refuses to study for the board because he will be ETSing next year?

If he is not planning on staying in don’t send him send someone that is staying in and wants the promotion

I’m not sure what ETS is.

I said the same thing on my first enlistment. Glad I did, as a recruiter now, I see how much of a pain in the ass it is to try and come back in as an NCO. And now I'm looking at retirement. No one should be forced into going to any board, promotion, SOM or any other.

Nothing: let him get out.

Every SPC in my husband's unit was being forced to go to the board this summer.

The e-4 Mafia see's the stress we go through as Sgt's and they say fuck that why add stress to an easy job. I'm in the middle, I know shit but I'm not in charge, I'm not responsible for what happens

Ethically: I would say support his decision as you want his support in combat. However You did not say why or how he bombed the board the first time. Depending on how badly he failed that time and the ridicule he got for doing so MAY be a large part of his wanting to ETS. You could find out and try to help him overcome that by preparing for the board and making it. All part of KNOWING your troops and inspiring their confidence in you. Remember, how you treat this guy is seen and evaluated by his peers - those that follow you.

Let him ETS

Nothing. If the SM doesn’t show interest in progression or future service then move on. Focus your attention on those who show interest. The military isn’t for everyone and not everyone is in for the long haul. Some just want to get in and get out, some want education benefits, some don’t know so they join to try it out.

Let the SM ETS. If CoC wants to then give the SM a bar and move on.

If the soldier clearly doesn't want to be promoted, why force him/her to do so?