Army promotion changed once again.

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 10:49:44 -0500

Well once again the Army is changing the point system. How do you fill about this and or would you rather see the Army switch to the testing system like the other branches?

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Dec 21 at 2013 11:01 AM

1SG Michael Blount — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 11:01:16 -0500

I prefer points

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Dec 21 at 2013 11:58 AM

SSG Robert Burns — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 11:58:02 -0500

What's the change?

Response by MSG Jeff Falley made Dec 21 at 2013 2:51 PM

MSG Jeff Falley — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 14:51:32 -0500

I feel that the Army should go back to a version of the MOSQ testing that they did in the early and mid 80's that incorporates the Soldiers knowledge of technical and tactical skills. That way we could start weeding out Soldiers that get promoted because of who they know and get promoted because of what they know.

Response by SPC Daniel Edwards made Jun 16 at 2014 1:57 PM

SPC Daniel Edwards — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:57:11 -0400

Testing like the other branches. Definitely. On top of doing my job, personal pt, college, making sure my house is clean, cooking and cleaning, and taking care of my daughter, I also have to make sure I find a few minutes to do some correspondence courses that have no relevence to my life or my work. And I have to do a shit ton of them just to get some decent points. Totally pointless.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2017 7:39 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:39:57 -0400

I have a question, don't know if this is really right place to ask.
I m presently at AIT, done with basic training few weeks ago.
I have a bachelors degree bUT was unable to enlist with it cos I could not get my transcript evaluated.
I have asked my platoon sergeant if I can be promoted but she promised talking with the 1st sgt. It's been 3wks now and nothing from her despite constant reminder.

My question is, can I still get promoted here at AIT because I habe my transcript evaluated?
If no, can it be possible I get promoted to E4 when I get to my duty station?
Please I néed an urgent response coz my AIT graduation is fast approaching.
Thanks all.