What can I do to be promotion-ready in the Reserves? How long does it take?

SPC Onel Cruz — Sun, 12 May 2019 11:10:33 -0400

I am a prior service Marine who just transferred over into the Army Reserve. I got out as an E-4 with 2 years of time in grade and had two years of a break in service. I’m just trying to pick up as soon as possible and since I’m new to the Army I don’t know what I I gotta do to be promotion ready.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2019 12:00 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 May 2019 12:00:30 -0400

Keep your nose clean and do your DLC

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made May 12 at 2019 1:39 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Sun, 12 May 2019 13:39:46 -0400

Number one, have a pulse. Number two, find a unit with a vacant slot....

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2019 2:49 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 May 2019 14:49:24 -0400

Knock out SSD1, and keep your APFT score decent.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2019 10:40 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 May 2019 10:40:01 -0400

Make sure you have the necessary course completed to qualify and be MOSQed for your position or a position. Each RRC handles their own boards, not sure what RRC you call under, or when they hold theirs, actually for E-5 they may allow the lower battalion level to hold their own board.