Covering the different branches and era's, what is the best promotion system for enlisted?

CPL Dave Hoover — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 05:03:57 -0400

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 27 at 2018 5:07 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 05:07:25 -0400

That's a toughy, all the different branches have their own format.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Oct 27 at 2018 8:28 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 08:28:52 -0400

I would say that the Army is easier than any other branch the way it's system is designed up to SGT/E-5. I've heard that the Air Force is the most difficult followed, the Marines, then the Navy. I'm clueless on the Coast Guard system. It would be great to hear form each branch on their system works in detail. Nice Post CPL Dave Hoover

Response by A1C Lexas Granger made Oct 27 at 2018 9:26 AM

A1C Lexas Granger — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 09:26:47 -0400

Promotions and demotions should be based on effort in your field of work as well as the ability of the serviceman. No extra credit. Also knowledge of the system, the branch, and their job.

Promotion at the appropriate time for those who meet the standard since is no ability to exceed the standard it’s fair.

Demotion for those who don’t at least meet a certain point especially for poor behavior. However this applies to extreme cases.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Oct 27 at 2018 10:21 AM

Maj Marty Hogan — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 10:21:24 -0400

AF is hard to move unless someone dies....28 years served and was an E-7 with all PME done, two degrees, and in a slot with zero potential for growth.

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Oct 27 at 2018 10:34 AM

PVT Mark Zehner — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 10:34:30 -0400

My guess... Army!

Response by Maj John Bell made Oct 27 at 2018 11:03 AM

Maj John Bell — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 11:03:40 -0400

You keep what you kill Riddick! You keep what you kill!

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Oct 27 at 2018 3:14 PM

TSgt Joe C. — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 15:14:45 -0400

Air Force is tough to promote in. Testing to the NCO ranks (E-5/E-6), you have your performance report that can be worth anywhere from 50-250 points. Two 100 question tests (1 for general AF knowledge and 1 for your job) plus awards/decorations points. For MSgt promotions, those are based off the two tests/awards-decs mentioned above plus your EPR is graded at a board that consists of two CMSgts and 1 Colonel.

Response by TSgt David L. made Oct 27 at 2018 8:38 PM

TSgt David L. — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 20:38:07 -0400

The Air Force system sure isn't the easiest. The Army tried a knowledge based test like the AF has in the 90s. The Army Instructors at the EOD School hated it. If you have great recall it's not a bad system. Otherwise it sucks.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 28 at 2018 3:20 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 03:20:03 -0400

Thank you posting my friend CPL Dave Hoover. To be honest I would defer to the friends: ] SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt Private RallyPoint Member TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC Private RallyPoint Member PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SPC Margaret Higgins SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL

Response by SCPO Morris Ramsey made Oct 28 at 2018 7:52 AM

SCPO Morris Ramsey — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 07:52:25 -0400

CPL Dave Hoover The Navy’s is pretty competitive but changes all the time. CPO, SCPO, and MCPO are probably the toughest. Selection boards, and each rating (MOS) has a number that can be selected each cycle. I will defer to any other personnelman who may be able to give a better explanation. MCPO Roger Collins

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2018 9:43 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 09:43:08 -0400

CPL Dave Hoover - I really can’t speak to the other services, because I have not serve in the other services, however I have served in our Army for going on two decades. And I can say our Army’s promotion system, up to E-6, is a joke. It is not based on leadership ability and potential, or competence. In the Reserve and National Guard, as long as you're well liked, well connected, or an attractive female, your leadership can promote you all the way to E-6, with in three years, with just one NCOER as an E-5 and no accountability. And on active duty, if your points are low enough, it’s about the same.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2018 9:46 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 09:46:12 -0400

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2018 12:43 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:43:02 -0400

USMC has a competitive Enlisted promotion system. Those that do the bare minimum can expect to be promoted with peers. (Less than bare minimum equals possible reduction or other). Those that exceed get promoted with others that do. Those that set the standard by being truly Outstanding have the ability to be Meritoriously promoted, well before their peers.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2018 5:27 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:27:23 -0400

"In the Field" and very good competent officer's came from the ranks. For one, my XO in the 82nd ABN 2/505 Inf., who came from the enlisted Marine's out of Vietnam.