What suggestions or advice do you have to help an AGR 92Y trying to get promoted?

2018-07-22T18:57:03-04:00

I’m sure there are others in my boat. As a E6 AGR 92Y a couple of selection boards have convene but I wasn’t picked up. I feel like I’m stuck at this rank at the moment and need advice and suggestions. I have considered Recruiter, Drill Sergeant, Instructor, and Reclassing. Any suggestions and advice would help, thanks!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2018 7:04 PM

2018-07-22T19:04:34-04:00

Have you read the bored after action review? Right there it will tell you what made a service member competitive for the board that year. Why bother asking people for their speculation, when you can go straight to the source?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 22 at 2018 7:36 PM

2018-07-22T19:36:17-04:00

How was your last NCOER? I was AC working with a large NG unit, and worked with an excellent E-5. I looked at the NCOER his rater tried to give him. It was written so poorly because it did not reflect well on him and actually would hurt him. I insisted the NCOER be re-written. This helped him get promoted to E-6.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 22 at 2018 8:34 PM

2018-07-22T20:34:04-04:00

If you are excelling at your job, APFT, gaining some college credit and your NCOERs reflect then you should take in a specialty assignment. Thank you for your service.

Response by CW5 Jack Gaudet made Jul 22 at 2018 9:47 PM

2018-07-22T21:47:30-04:00

As an AGR, you may be stuck because of MTO&E rank structure. You may have to give up that position to get promoted. I don’t have all of the information to give a good answer but you might go to you command and ask about your file. Might not be that you are that bad as someone might have been better. PT, college, NCOERs, etc

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2018 9:49 PM

2018-07-22T21:49:21-04:00

put in a conditional release and come to cmf 14....28 out of 29 eligible 14E SSG got picked up on this year E7 board. 75% rate across the whole field.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2018 9:52 PM

2018-07-22T21:52:39-04:00

79V (Career Counselor) is about the same as 79R (Recruiter) in terms of promotions to E7 nearly automatic. However, the bottleneck at E8 is thicker than most other MOS's for that reason. The big difference is that a 79V position is not "detailed" and you will have to make it your primary MOS and probably never get back to supply. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Response by LTC James McElreath made Jul 22 at 2018 11:42 PM

2018-07-22T23:42:18-04:00

I have been told that one needs to punch your ticket to promotion by attending: either Drill Sgt School or Recruiting. Now this was an E-6 that told me this! He went to Drill Sgt's School. Recruiting can be a career ender if not successful. If I am not mistaken the reserves AGR Supply MOS is does not have enough personnel to fill the positions.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Jul 23 at 2018 5:54 AM

2018-07-23T05:54:42-04:00

E-6 is the 92Y “glass ceiling”; every company has a supply Sergeant, so there is a lot of competition. Best thing to to do is focus on your job performance/NCOERs, Supply Excellence Award, and schooling.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 23 at 2018 6:33 AM

2018-07-23T06:33:16-04:00

Look and see if there are open slots for an SFC needed in Bn level supply.

Response by SFC Marc W. made Jul 23 at 2018 11:15 AM

2018-07-23T11:15:15-04:00

Do you have civilian education under your belt? I'm almost certain my BA with honors helped me get selected this year.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 2:22 PM

2018-07-23T14:22:10-04:00

My friend, my wife is in the EXACT same boat as you. People around her are promoted when she has ALL the requirements met. Selection board is biased in my opinion, even thinking of IG action but won’t do any good I know... She has been heart broken too many times, moved from unit to unit trying. What advice indeed...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2018 6:44 PM

2018-07-24T18:44:50-04:00

Recently got picked up on 1st look and all I can say is work above your paygrade and don't shy away from additional duties. With good report your senior rater will give you that good write up.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2018 5:45 AM

2018-07-29T05:45:37-04:00

SSG have you completed CLA AND CLT college classes yet

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 5:29 PM

2018-07-31T17:29:46-04:00

try recruiting

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 16 at 2018 1:37 PM

2018-08-16T13:37:38-04:00

Career map on AKO. Here are a list of course I recommend
1) SLC and SSD 4
2). Work on bachelors degree in global supply chain management. DeVry university has a good program
3.) support operations course
4). Combined Joint logistics course JKO online
5). Battle staff course
6). Unit movement officer course
7). PEC Battalion supply course
8) Airborne. Air assault. Pathfinder jumpmaster. Repeal master. Ranger
9) increase your PT score
10) additional duties such as sharp and EO
11). Three year recruiting tour
12 ). Three year title 10 tour with NGB

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2018 10:00 AM

2018-09-04T10:00:22-04:00

Ranger school