How quick does it take for an officer to be separated for nonpromotion?

2023-01-06T00:22:46-05:00

Response by COL Randall C. made Jan 6 at 2023 6:44 AM

2023-01-06T06:44:21-05:00

** EDITED ** gave link to wrong AR (updated now).

That's a very open-ended question 2LT Private RallyPoint Member.

First, a lot depends on rank and which component (AC, ARNG or USAR).

If you're talking about an O1 in any component that failed to be promoted to O2 - the military could kick you out the door immediately (and WILL kick you out the door if you don't get promoted within the next 18 months).

If you're talking a higher grade - the military doesn't discharge you for the primary reason of not being promoted, although there might be an underlying reason that you are discharged instead (i.e., the DUI someone got might keep them being promoted, but they are discharged for substandard performance or lack of judgement).

For those higher grades, if you're twice passed over, the Army will put you in a board to see if you are 'Selectively Continued' (SELCON). They may keep you if they feel you can still contribute to the service. If you are not selected, then you will be discharged.

If none of this hit upon your question specifics, consult the below referenced regulations - they should have the specific answers you're looking for (or some back and give more details).
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* AR 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges) https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN3140_AR600-8-24_FINAL.pdf

* AR 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions) - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN30301-AR_600-8-29-000-WEB-1.pdf

ARN3140_AR600-8-24_FINAL.pdf

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2023 4:21 PM

2023-01-06T16:21:51-05:00

Would this action be an unqualified resignation (UQR) or an elimination?

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jan 6 at 2023 8:18 PM

2023-01-06T20:18:18-05:00

It may depend if the Service is over strength in the officer’s MOS or rank. During the post Vietnam drawdown, the Services held boards for 1LT and Capt (under 7 years of service) to identify officers for release. The Flight I was in lost one 1LT and one Capt out of 12 instructor pilots. They were given 90 days to be gone. Their flying stopped immediately.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2023 9:48 AM

2023-01-07T09:48:09-05:00

We're you passed over for 1LT?