Will there be no board in 2019?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 12:41:16 -0400

There’s a rumor in my unit that there will be no FY 19 Senior Enlisted Board. Has anyone seen a milper or heard this ?

Response by 1SG Timothy Trewin made Sep 2 at 2018 1:05 PM

1SG Timothy Trewin — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 13:05:18 -0400

Seen nothing. Would not worry too much until something is official. Rumors spread quickly and it would be very counterproductive for the Army to not hold a board in 2019.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 2 at 2018 4:20 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 16:20:05 -0400

When certain grades were overstrengtg in the past they continued boards but halted promotions. I personnel feel into this for E7 and 8. The result is the same, no promotions for a protracted period of time. Thank you for your service.

Response by MAJ Samuel Weber made Sep 2 at 2018 6:30 PM

MAJ Samuel Weber — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 18:30:17 -0400

I’m sure that’s simply a rumor. The Army has to keep having boards to fill its losses and fill its units (Futures Command). In the past to balance over strengthed MOS, they would hold a QMP or Early Retirement board to eat ride of those NCOs who have gone ROAD. If they do decided not to have a board then I’m sure HRC will publish a MILPER, or they will simply limit who can board (by date of rank and TIS). Good luck next year.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2018 3:03 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:03:58 -0400

As it currently sits there is a E7 board next year starting May 23 and closes June 25 or some time in there. If you look on the EPMD and look for the FY19 boards, it will specifically state the date. As far as I know its happening, but things could change. I have been asked that as well since I have had a lot of SSG's get promoted and they were told that there wasn't a board next year, but to my research and what I showed them there is a board, until HRC comes out and says no there will not be a board then its just a rumor.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2018 11:41 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 23:41:58 -0400

For FY 19, the Army needs to grow the End Strength by approximately 5000, which means for people at each grade level. Personally, I don’t see a reason for halting selection of senior grade level. If anything, I would predict an increase on selection and promotion rate levels. Additionally, promotions have slowed down because of the new STEP program that places many presequisits on the SM before they are actually pin on. So, I don’t see how, this rumor is true.

Response by SGM James Pepple made Sep 14 at 2018 6:50 PM

SGM James Pepple — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:50:20 -0400

DoD/DA HRC Alexandria Va the HRC US Army Website should answer your question

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2019 6:56 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:56:00 -0500

https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/FY19%20HQDA%20Board%20Schedule

RA-USAR (AGR) SFC PROMOTION / SSG QSP BOARDS is listed with a date. No MILPER yet though.

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Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2019 10:47 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:47:14 -0400

My former 1SG just made this years SGM list.. he actually told me that there will not be a senior enlisted promotion board for FY20.. and that subsequent boards will take effect the following year.