What other courses/things are considered for Points to pick up E5?

SGT Derick J. — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 21:41:58 -0400

I've already completed SSD 1s, Finished my corresponding courses and currently being retrained to become a licensed driver for nearly all Army Tactical Vehicles and Forklifts. Aside from that i've also started College Credits and i'm at 30 SH. APFT and Weapon Qual. are good too.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2019 9:46 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 21:46:45 -0400

Promotion boards.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2019 10:03 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 22:03:39 -0400

(1) The Army Maintenance Management System Clerk Course
(2) Prescribed Load List Clerk Course
(3) Motor Pool Operations/Management Course.
(4) Generator Operator Course
(5) Fuel Handlers Course
(6) Basic Welding Course
(7) Forklift Operator Course
(8) Bus Driver Course
(9) Unit Supply Clerk Course
(10) Unit Supply Operations/Management Course
(11) Unit Armorer Course
(12) CBRN Defense Course
(13) Unit Postal Clerk Course
(14) Disk Operating System Course
(15) Word Processing Course
(16) Database Management Course
(17) Unit Level Logistics System Course

Response by SGT Adam Boyle made Apr 10 at 2019 1:26 AM

SGT Adam Boyle — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:26:11 -0400

Some advice I can give, when you're at the promotion board, it's not always about how much you know, but showing you're ability to find the information you need to know by at least being able to name those resources.
When you're asked a question by the 1SG, that you don't know the answer to, will you name that AR or FM? Or will you say you're going to ask someone online for the answer?

Response by SFC Scott Higgins made Apr 10 at 2019 10:41 AM

SFC Scott Higgins — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:41:51 -0400

Good Question and good job getting started on your promotion. Check out AR 600-8-19. Specifically, Chapter 3
You say SSD1 is complete and that your weapons qualification and APFT are good.
You need to work on your college credits - this will help you once you exit the Army as well.
That leaves board point. Well, have you considered getting in some practice attending boards? Talk to your Sergeant about going for a Soldier of the Month board. That experience can be invaluable. It helps give you a little more poise when you go into the board with your career on the line. Once you get promoted, keep up with your paperwork.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2019 10:29 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 22:29:20 -0400

Military education is good too.

Response by SGT Kyle Mullen made Apr 15 at 2019 10:13 AM

SGT Kyle Mullen — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:13:19 -0400

When the Army changed the point system they really focused on civilian education, that is your best bet. I believe if you acquire an associate degree then you would max out the civilian education point system.

Response by SGT Earle Hudson made May 11 at 2019 9:23 PM

SGT Earle Hudson — Sat, 11 May 2019 21:23:00 -0400

Ribbons and awards are calculated in the point system