Why did promotion points for 11C to SGT go to 798?

SGT Jake Ellison — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:41:55 -0500

Are There too many E5 chucks? Or are they prepping to send a bunch of people through on January 1 because of the promotion changes coming up? Any thoughts?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2021 7:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 19:57:11 -0500

Because the MOS is currently above strength for E5's. Once a few pick up 6, then points will drop. The promotion changes are for individuals in the ranks of E5 through E8, not E4 (P)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2021 4:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:47:37 -0500

People get this weird idea that you have to have x amount of promotion points to be successful. Promotions are based on an OML. Your OML for E4 and E5 is your promotion points. If they want 0 promotions this month in that MOS, they raise the points above what anyone has. If they want 50 promotions, they lower the points to whatever the 50th top person has. simple as that. When you are a Senior Enlisted you will see that entire months go by without a single promotion. Sometimes years, if you are in a small MOS.

Response by SGT John Cooper made Dec 8 at 2021 8:04 AM

SGT John Cooper — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:04:18 -0500

Back in 78 just went in front of E-5 board, passed, promoted. Points for E-6 went up to 801.

Response by CPL Brian Prosser made Dec 10 at 2021 4:17 AM

CPL Brian Prosser — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:17:19 -0500

Back in the early and mid 90s they stayed maxed for YEARS! Only way to make 5 was Ranger school