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Prior to the board, there are several things you need to do to make sure you receive the maximum number of
points that you deserve. This section is a quick reference guide to let you know where you stand, point-
wise.
1. You need to review your DA Forms 2-A and 2-1. You need to ensure that every thing is correct and up
to date, i.e. TIS, TIG, DOR, duty positions, assignment, ASI, ect.
2. You need to review your MPRJ ( Military Personnel Records Jacket). You need to ensure that it is
correct, up to date, and that all your awards, schools, qualifications, ect., have been annotated in your
record.
3. Reviewing your DA 2-A, 2-1, and MPRJ, should be accomplished at least 14 days prior to the board.
If you are not there in person to review your records, your PSC will review it without you. You may
not recieve all the points due to you if you are not there. It is your responsibility as a future Non
Commissioned Officer to ensure you are there for your records review.
4. You also need to become familiar with DA 3355, (fig. 1.), the Promotion Point Worksheet. Being
familiar with this form will help you understand how and where you can receive points for promotion.
You also need to become familiar with DA 3356, (fig. 1a.) Board Member Appraisal Worksheet and DA
3357, (fig. 1b.) Board Recommendation. This will help you become
familiar with the procedures the Board Members use to rate you.
5. Promotion Point Breakdown:
a. Commanders Recommendation 200 points (max)
b. Military Training (PT& Weapons) 100 points (max)
c. Awards and Decorations 50 points (max)
d. Military Schools 150 points (max)
e. Civilian Schools 100 points (max)
f. Board Recommendation 200 points (max)
TOTAL 800 points (max)
1. Commanders Recommendation. Your commander can award you up to 200 points for promotion.
This is based on his evaluation of your work ethics, soldierly skills, and your potential to perform
as an NCO. Although commanders usually give the maximum 200 points, this is not always the
case. Your commander can give you a lower recommendation if he chooses to do so.
2. Military Training. You can receive a maximum of 100 points for military training. This consists
of your APFT, ( 50 points ), and your weapons qualification, ( 50 points ). This is one area you
have direct control over, and your maximum amount of preparation for these events will result in
the maximum amount of points.
3. Awards and Decorations. You can receive up to 50 points for any awards, decorations, or badges
you have received. Some common examples are: ARCOM-20 pts, AAM-10 pts, Airborne wings-5
pts, Certificate of achievement-5 pts. Refer to AR 600-8-19, Enlisted Promotions and
Reductions for the point break-down for awards and decorations.
4. Military Schools. You can receive up to 150 points for military schools that you have attended.
Some examples are: PLDC- 30 pts, BNCOC-30 pts (more if your BNCOC is over 10 weeks long),
Air Assault School-4 pts. Military schools are based on 2 pts per week for a course that you
have a DA 87, Certificate of Training on. You can also receive 1 promotion point for every 5
credit hours of correspondence courses. MOS producing schools do not count for promotion
points, with the exception of Army Basic Recruiter School, Special Forces Qualification, and
certain job specific schools. Refer to AR 600-8-19, Enlisted Promotions and Reductions, for
futher guidance.
5. Civilian Schools. You can receive up to 100 points for any civilian school you have attended. You
are awarded 1 promotion point for every semester hour of college you attend. You can also
receive 1 promotion points for every 16 clock hours of a technical or trade school. If a technical
or trade school uses the credit hour system, then its the same as the college rule. You can also
receive up to 10 points for education improvement. You have to have attended a college
course or taken a CLEP exam, ect. If you are an E-5, you must have done this as an E-5. Any points
for education improvement you received as an E-4 will not be counted. For futher information,
refer to AR 600-8-19.
6. Board Recommendation. You can receive up to 200 points from your board appearance. This is
one area you have a direct influence over. You need to start preparing for your board appearance
as soon as you find that you have been recommended. If someone else you know is going to
the board or is going to the soldier of the month board, study together. This will help you both in
preparing for the board. Although most supervisors take on the responsibility of preparing
you for the board, it is ultimately your responsibility to prepare yourself. Your supervisor is there
to assist you in getting reference material, teaching proper board procedures, ect. Also ask
everyone that you know about their board experience. Promotion boards vary form unit to unit,
so they might have some helpful information for you.
6. Last of all you must have the necessary desire to become an NCO. You must prepare for your board
appearance through diligent study, practice of board procedures, mock boards, and using your NCO Support Channel .
You need to remember that you are not appearing before the board to
impress your supervisor, your First Sergeant, or your peers. You are doing this for yourself. You are
preparing to become an NCO and a leader.
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