Posted on Jan 29, 2019
What can I do as an E-2 that will help me in the future when becoming an E-5?
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I currently average a 260 on my PT score, I'm not settled with just that though. My goal is past the maximum 300. I want to know what else I can do though.
Is it too early to start SSD1?
How do promotion points work?
Is it possible to hit E-5 before the end of my 3 year contract?
Is it too early to start SSD1?
How do promotion points work?
Is it possible to hit E-5 before the end of my 3 year contract?
Sergeant
Military Career
Promotion Board
SSD I
Promotion Points
Posted 6 y ago
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So some ideas for you
1. Continue to work on PT, your score is great so keep it there. I would also work on getting ready for the new PT test
2. It is never to early to get your SSD1 completed, I had mine completed before I hit E4
3. Promotions points required for E5 are based on the strength of your MOS. Some MOS's will have a lower amount of points required to hit E5 (like your combat MOS's) so you will need to find out what your MOS is at, changes every year.
4.You get points for PT score, Marksman, Awards, Army courses and classes but you can also get them for civilian education. One thing you can work on now is getting enrolled in some college courses to help with points, use your FTA to pay for it.
5. Is it possible to hit E5 in 3 years? It is, but not if you came in as an e1/e2 (unless extreme circumstances call for it), hard work can get you there in 4/5 years.
Side note: make sure your leadership knows your goals, it will help you get to courses and get the extra experience you need. Also, SSD1 is going away very soon, you may want to talk to your S1 about timeline to complete this before it changes to the new system.
Best of luck!
1. Continue to work on PT, your score is great so keep it there. I would also work on getting ready for the new PT test
2. It is never to early to get your SSD1 completed, I had mine completed before I hit E4
3. Promotions points required for E5 are based on the strength of your MOS. Some MOS's will have a lower amount of points required to hit E5 (like your combat MOS's) so you will need to find out what your MOS is at, changes every year.
4.You get points for PT score, Marksman, Awards, Army courses and classes but you can also get them for civilian education. One thing you can work on now is getting enrolled in some college courses to help with points, use your FTA to pay for it.
5. Is it possible to hit E5 in 3 years? It is, but not if you came in as an e1/e2 (unless extreme circumstances call for it), hard work can get you there in 4/5 years.
Side note: make sure your leadership knows your goals, it will help you get to courses and get the extra experience you need. Also, SSD1 is going away very soon, you may want to talk to your S1 about timeline to complete this before it changes to the new system.
Best of luck!
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SGT (Join to see)
Secondary zone to SGT should make it fairly possible to hit E-5 in 3 years, at least if he came in as an E-2.
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SSG (Join to see)
It all depends on points for E5 with his MOS though. He may not be able to obtain enough points to hit promotable status in 3. TIS for e5 doesn't change with initial, but if he gets deployed and gets a chance to take an E5 spot while deployed it is possible, just not very likely.
Min requirements:
Meet or exceed MOS cutoff score
Complete Structured Self Development (SSD) prior to board appearance
Pass a promotion board review
Graduate the Basic Leader Course (BLC) before they are eligible for consideration for promotion pin-on to SGT
Primary zone: CPL/SPC with 36 months TIS and 8 months TIG
Secondary zone: CPL/SPC with 18 months TIS and 6 months TIG
Min requirements:
Meet or exceed MOS cutoff score
Complete Structured Self Development (SSD) prior to board appearance
Pass a promotion board review
Graduate the Basic Leader Course (BLC) before they are eligible for consideration for promotion pin-on to SGT
Primary zone: CPL/SPC with 36 months TIS and 8 months TIG
Secondary zone: CPL/SPC with 18 months TIS and 6 months TIG
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Suspended Profile
You could make it. If i didn’t have a baby I would be a sgt at less than 3 years. I came in as an E1. Get wavers to PFC and SPC. Go to board in your secondary.
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Do the best you can at everything you are tasked with. Ask questions, not why but what else can I learn, how can I do it better. When you have a free minute or day assist your Team with their tasks. Volunteer without being cheesy, be subtle, and don’t take on tasks that interfere with your duties. Be respectful and always show discipline and loyalty. Participate in unit activities. Read the unit study guide, look beyond the questions and answers to the references, and study your MOS manuals.
Stand tall, do what is right, own your mistakes and be humble. Thank you for your service.
Stand tall, do what is right, own your mistakes and be humble. Thank you for your service.
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I'll leave the current promotion point system to currently-serving Soldiers, but to me, the most important thing about a potential leader is demonstrated reliability. Get things done.
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