How do I check the OML for SFC? How long until I get my first look, and is SLC a requirement?

You Really need to sit down with a mentor and go over this and your board packet. I think it's safe to assume you don't have one, so I'll give you an overview of the process and where to find what you need.

The promotion board for Senior NCOs meets once a year for each rank. Right now, HRC is getting ready for the SFC Evaluation board which will evaluate E7's for promotion to E8.

You can find out when the SSG Evaluation board will meet by going to the Enlisted Promotions page on HRC to see the Board schedule, or on the Promotion Branch page on HRC. A few months prior to the evaluation board a MILPER message will be announced stating who will and will not be eligible to be evaluated. If the message for your board has been released it will be attached to the board schedule.

The MILPER will give you a time line of events. There is a board file you can log into that will have your ERB somewhat redacted, all your awards, evuations, and any derogatory information such as GOMORs as well. You have a certain amount of time before your board file closes before you can fix your ERB, and ensure all your records are in your file.

The board members will evaluate your record on several metrics and give you a score. Each member will vote on your record. There is an instructional video on the promotion page thst explains the process if you're interested, it's worth learning about.

You and your peers will be ranked against each other in an OML. You don't have an OML number because you haven't been boarded. Sequence numbers are no lo ger used. You will reboard every year and receive a new OML ranking every year. Your OML standing determines who gets first seats at SLC. The OML works exactly the same as promotion points for E5. Each month HRC decides how many people to pickup and they announce it on the 25th of the month. On the first they pin if they have the associated NCOES complete.

SSG (Join to see) the DA Photo is no longer a requirement for the "Evaluation board." The OML number is located in your ACT. There's a tab that says "OML number." You will receive the number after the board has convened. You become eligible at 18 months TIG, but you cannot pin E7 until 36 months TIG. You will get looked at, and you will receive a OML number for as long as you are fully qualified. If you are not fully qualified you will have no number in the OML, at which point, you either fix yourself or you will receive a separation date to leave the service. I must add, as a SSG with over two years TIG, you should be more familiar with the promotion process, this lack of knowledge reflects poorly on you .

There is no OML for SSG as of yet it will not exist until after the board, you have to have 36 months to be eligible as of right now, DA photos no longer go to the board and SLC has no bearing on your eligibility for the board. If you have been a SSG for two years already you should start taking a little more interest in your career I know it’s easy to get caught with what’s happening with your soldiers but you have to take care of self as well