Why is Combatives level 1 not worth promotion points anymore?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:14:16 -0400

Does any one have any word as to why Combatives level 1 isn't worth promotion points anymore? Haven't found any guidance on it.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Aug 14 at 2017 11:38 AM

SFC Stephen King — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:38:38 -0400

The full requirements and promotion points rules are available in Army Regulation 600–8–19 Personnel-General: Enlisted Promotions and Reductions, published by Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, DC 18 December 2015

These are subject to further revision and you should consult the current regulation for any modifications.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Aug 14 at 2017 11:49 AM

SFC Stephen King — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:49:16 -0400

Unfortunately, you are experiencing the ebb and flow of the United States Army ever changing promotion system.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2017 12:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:26:54 -0400

Trackin, but why would they drop a 40hr course? They did the same thing to UPL. Both are important Army programs, soldiers should be compensated for missed time they could have to do other things.

Response by SGT Charles Napierala made Aug 14 at 2017 3:49 PM

SGT Charles Napierala — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:49:36 -0400

To my understanding, all new soldiers graduating from basic training are required to be Combatives Level 1 certified and it may have a direct impact on the value of the course when looking at promotion.

Since all soldiers are required to have it, it's no longer an 'additional skill' for the army.

Response by Jordan Gaudard made Aug 14 at 2017 4:11 PM

Jordan Gaudard — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 16:11:05 -0400

Found out that UPL is no longer worth promotion points as well, it was when I was getting looked at for SGT and SSG. Don't understand the change

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made Aug 16 at 2017 7:25 AM

SSG Kasius McCall — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 07:25:28 -0400

Yep definitely fell off my promotion point worksheet.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2017 6:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:13:09 -0400

The whole MAC program is going through a major overhaul. Standby.