Eligible but still not promoted?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:46:39 -0400

Ok so due to problems with my BASD on my ERB, I’ve been waiting a year and a half now to be promoted from SPC-SGT. Currently in the process to fix that problem. What are my chances to go straight to BLC and skip the board? Asking because of my schedule being so hectic being in a leadership position, I haven’t had time to study. Also previous 1SG said I wouldn’t be going to the board?

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jul 22 at 2019 1:12 AM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 01:12:12 -0400

Some thoughts from an old salt. Take them or leave them.

1) Bull shit. You have time to study, you just haven't prioritized it. Which is fine, your priorities are your own. But call it what it is.
2) Even if it is authorized, you should never seek to get promoted without the board. It's there for a reason.
3) Promotion board recommendation is not required for BLC, but it does bump you up the priority list. Of course, so does getting promoted. Unless things have changed in the last couple years, since I retired.
4) There is very little to go on in your post. But you sound like the type of Soldier who looks for the easy way. That is not the type of Soldier who needs to be leading Troops. I hope to God my initial impression is wrong. And if it is not, I pray you fix yourself real quick.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2019 7:53 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:53:54 -0400

You've wasted a year and a half not studying.
Not to be insulting, and things may have changed, but I'm not coming up with any leadership position duties and responsibilities at your level that would have you too busy to study for the board.
If you don't make time to study for the board, you are going to be lacking in basic knowledge in areas that not only impact you, but any Soldiers you supervise.
I've got raised eyebrows with your claim of a year and a half problem with a BASD. Having had a break in service from RA, with some ADT as a member of the USAR, my BASD was challenging for about one minute.So, I don't see where that is an issue.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2019 10:38 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:38:50 -0400

Your Career Counselor can help you with your BASD. It's just a simple DA 1506 submitted to Finance. After that, assuming you have the TIS/TIG to be eligible for MLI, then you don't need to attend the board because you'll be promotable.
How much TIS/TIG? You'll want to pull up the Army Directive concerning MLI and SSD 8K on the HRC Enlisted Promotions page because as a soon to be SGT, this is important for you to know for your future Soldiers.

Response by CPL Sheila Lewis made Jul 23 at 2019 10:44 AM

CPL Sheila Lewis — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:44:21 -0400

Do You really want to be in a Leadership position?

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Sep 26 at 2020 10:12 AM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 10:12:24 -0400

please learn time management. You will have to when you are in a leadership role