How are National Guard promotion points calculated?

Basically, be dependable, knowledgeable, and have a positive attitude. Complain about nothing. Volunteer for the stuff nobody else wants to do. Do more than other soldiers. Go to college and get good grades. Stay out of trouble and be the go to guy you chain of command thinks of first when they need something done. I mean, never, ever, complain. Aside from staying physically fit and learning your job, that is how you will advance. Don't worry if it takes longer than you would want. I spent five years as a specialist waiting on an opening for promotion, even though I was at the top of the promotion list. That time helped me develop and learn the duties of the next rank up, and made me a more effective NCO. Learning to have patience, most of all, is a hallmark of maturity and dependability. More so than being proficient, we need mature leaders. One of the best things you can do is to cultivate an attitude that others matter as much as yourself.