https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/due-to-the-army-s-downsizing-is-it-still-possible-to-be-high-speed-and-fast-track-through-the-enlisted-nco-ranks <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Obviously it&#39;s going to be a lot of hardwork, being square away, and pt. Does it get to a point where it&#39;s about &quot;who you know&quot; rather than &quot;what you know&quot;. Sun, 10 May 2015 11:36:01 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/due-to-the-army-s-downsizing-is-it-still-possible-to-be-high-speed-and-fast-track-through-the-enlisted-nco-ranks <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Obviously it&#39;s going to be a lot of hardwork, being square away, and pt. Does it get to a point where it&#39;s about &quot;who you know&quot; rather than &quot;what you know&quot;. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 10 May 2015 11:36:01 -0400 2015-05-10T11:36:01-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/due-to-the-army-s-downsizing-is-it-still-possible-to-be-high-speed-and-fast-track-through-the-enlisted-nco-ranks?n=657115&urlhash=657115 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One thing about "who you know". Yes, who you know does play a part of career advancement, but it's more about the reputation you develop. If you are known as a hard worker and a competent Soldier, people will know. And at senior and nominative levels, believe me, people will ask their buddies about you before they take you on to their team. LTC Paul Labrador Sun, 10 May 2015 11:42:46 -0400 2015-05-10T11:42:46-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/due-to-the-army-s-downsizing-is-it-still-possible-to-be-high-speed-and-fast-track-through-the-enlisted-nco-ranks?n=657195&urlhash=657195 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It absolutely is. Pay attention, do what's right, better yourself and contribute to the organization's overall end state. It will all pay off. 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 10 May 2015 12:27:27 -0400 2015-05-10T12:27:27-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/due-to-the-army-s-downsizing-is-it-still-possible-to-be-high-speed-and-fast-track-through-the-enlisted-nco-ranks?n=657212&urlhash=657212 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm assuming that you're intel since your location says Ft. Huachuca. In the Intel world, you pretty much get promoted when you hit TIS and TIG. As long as you don't screw up, you'll move up very quickly. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 10 May 2015 12:34:56 -0400 2015-05-10T12:34:56-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/due-to-the-army-s-downsizing-is-it-still-possible-to-be-high-speed-and-fast-track-through-the-enlisted-nco-ranks?n=657230&urlhash=657230 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Act like a rising star and you will eventually get rewarded for the exemplary behavior. MAJ Ken Landgren Sun, 10 May 2015 12:47:34 -0400 2015-05-10T12:47:34-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/due-to-the-army-s-downsizing-is-it-still-possible-to-be-high-speed-and-fast-track-through-the-enlisted-nco-ranks?n=657481&urlhash=657481 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Garrison " Fuck Fuck" Games.<br />Will wonders never cease! SPC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 10 May 2015 16:11:24 -0400 2015-05-10T16:11:24-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/due-to-the-army-s-downsizing-is-it-still-possible-to-be-high-speed-and-fast-track-through-the-enlisted-nco-ranks?n=658269&urlhash=658269 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think you can always get promoted if you do your very best. COL Charles Williams Sun, 10 May 2015 23:19:51 -0400 2015-05-10T23:19:51-04:00 2015-05-10T11:36:01-04:00