Posted on Oct 21, 2013
What information has anyone heard about them cutting 1/3 of all CPT's from the year groups 06-08?
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I heard that part of the troop cuts is going to be 1/3 Captains from year group 06-08 and Majors. I am trying to see if anyone can shed some light on the possible criteria they will be looking at for who gets cut.
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A little bird told me that of the 546 LG officers in YG 07 49 will be cut.
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Latest message I have from social media:*** PLEASE READ AND BE AWARE AND INFORMED***
Team - As we continue to shape the Army Competitive Category (ACC)
officer corps in support of the drawdown we will begin to convene
Officer Separation Boards (OSBs) and Enhanced Selective Early Retirement
Boards (E-SERBs) beginning in March 2014. Captain year groups
accessed to support a 547K force coupled with high promotion selection
rates to Major have resulted in an excess of captains and majors far
beyond future requirements. ACC OSBs and E-SERBs, scheduled
to convene in March 2014 will consider captains in year groups 2006
through 2008 and Majors in year groups 1999 - 2003. Unfortunately we
will have to ask approximately 2000 quality officers to depart. Specific
reduction targets for each year group and specialties within that year
group will be determined based on the year group inventory and Army
requirements. All majors in year groups 1999 - 2003 and captains in year groups 2006 -
2008 not on a promotion list and with more than one year time in grade
will be considered unless they are separating from the Army prior to the
convene date of the board or have an approved retirement date,
effective no later than 90 days from the convene date of the board.
It is our intent that all majors considered by the OSB or E-SERB will
be personally notified and counseled by their brigade commander and
captains by their battalion commander to ensure they understand that
they are in the considered population for the OSB or E-SERB; (2) help
them assess their potential for future service and counsel them on their
risk of being selected by the OSB and E-SERB; and (3) help them prepare
their files for the boards. As leaders, it is essential that
we do all we can to coach and mentor our subordinates. Candid feedback
on an officer's performance and potential is absolutely critical. For
those qualified officers desiring continued service, leadership should
encourage service in the Reserve Component. Utilizing their skills
and experience in the Army Reserve and National Guard is beneficial to
not only the Army, but also the Solider and their families. Our
captains and majors have performed remarkably around the globe with
great proficiency and courage. We cannot and will not allow them and
their Families to be surprised by efforts to downsize our Army. Your
brigade and battalion commanders' personal involvement to ensure each
officer is treated with dignity and respect is absolutely critical.
In the next few days you will receive a GOMO sends and the shortly
after we will begin to release Army Times and other media information
during AUSA - wanted you to have a heads up and welcome to share the
general information with your leaders. Finally would ask when
discussing this topic - do not say we will only retain the very best
but simply state that" we have a very high quality officer corps and
unfortunately as we draw down we will have to transition some very high
quality officers". We will continue to put out more details in the
coming weeks to help answer questions and concerns.
Team - As we continue to shape the Army Competitive Category (ACC)
officer corps in support of the drawdown we will begin to convene
Officer Separation Boards (OSBs) and Enhanced Selective Early Retirement
Boards (E-SERBs) beginning in March 2014. Captain year groups
accessed to support a 547K force coupled with high promotion selection
rates to Major have resulted in an excess of captains and majors far
beyond future requirements. ACC OSBs and E-SERBs, scheduled
to convene in March 2014 will consider captains in year groups 2006
through 2008 and Majors in year groups 1999 - 2003. Unfortunately we
will have to ask approximately 2000 quality officers to depart. Specific
reduction targets for each year group and specialties within that year
group will be determined based on the year group inventory and Army
requirements. All majors in year groups 1999 - 2003 and captains in year groups 2006 -
2008 not on a promotion list and with more than one year time in grade
will be considered unless they are separating from the Army prior to the
convene date of the board or have an approved retirement date,
effective no later than 90 days from the convene date of the board.
It is our intent that all majors considered by the OSB or E-SERB will
be personally notified and counseled by their brigade commander and
captains by their battalion commander to ensure they understand that
they are in the considered population for the OSB or E-SERB; (2) help
them assess their potential for future service and counsel them on their
risk of being selected by the OSB and E-SERB; and (3) help them prepare
their files for the boards. As leaders, it is essential that
we do all we can to coach and mentor our subordinates. Candid feedback
on an officer's performance and potential is absolutely critical. For
those qualified officers desiring continued service, leadership should
encourage service in the Reserve Component. Utilizing their skills
and experience in the Army Reserve and National Guard is beneficial to
not only the Army, but also the Solider and their families. Our
captains and majors have performed remarkably around the globe with
great proficiency and courage. We cannot and will not allow them and
their Families to be surprised by efforts to downsize our Army. Your
brigade and battalion commanders' personal involvement to ensure each
officer is treated with dignity and respect is absolutely critical.
In the next few days you will receive a GOMO sends and the shortly
after we will begin to release Army Times and other media information
during AUSA - wanted you to have a heads up and welcome to share the
general information with your leaders. Finally would ask when
discussing this topic - do not say we will only retain the very best
but simply state that" we have a very high quality officer corps and
unfortunately as we draw down we will have to transition some very high
quality officers". We will continue to put out more details in the
coming weeks to help answer questions and concerns.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Mike thanks for the information. It sheds a little light on the subject, but still would like to know what criteria they will be using to decide who is on the list and who is not. There has to be some deciding factors that they are looking at. Again, thanks for the read.
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LTC Jason Bartlett
They will look at your ORB, DA Photo and OERs. Make sure those are squared away. Take a look at the commanders guide for some examples of low risk versus high risk IRT OSB.
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
CPT Taylor, Hang tough! What a world! We want you, we need you! CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION AND POLISH YOUR RESUME/CV!
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This is what happens when we have an administration in the WH that has repeatedly shown their disdain for the military, we can all look forward to lots more unemployed SMs within the next year or so by the time his 2nd term is up. I would suggest trying to get as many certifications while still on AD that will help you rise above the rest of the competition.
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