Is it possible for me to make O-6 if I go before the promotion board next month and my MRD is just under 3 years away?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:40:15 -0500

I board next month for 06. Depending on when the list is published and if I'm on it, MRD is just under 3 years is it possible?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2024 11:37 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:37:24 -0500

I made LTC in 2018 and I had an MRD 31 DEC 22. I retired on 31 DEC 21.

Let's ask some experts.

Response by COL Randall C. made Nov 12 at 2024 7:49 AM

COL Randall C. — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:49:24 -0500

Yes. If you are selected for promotion, your MRD is extended to 30 years (MRD for O-5s is 28 years and 30 years for O-5(P)s/O-6s*).
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10 U.S. Code § 633 (Retirement for years of service: regular lieutenant colonels and commanders) - https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/633

10 U.S. Code § 633 - Retirement for years of service: regular lieutenant colonels and commanders

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2024 8:00 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:27 -0500

It's possible, and in the Guard I have seen it happen in a tighter window than that, but it does depend on your state (or another state or the USAR) having a valid vacancy to promote you in to.

That said, according to your profile, your year group is 2004, which should make your current MRD of 28 years 2032, and promotion to O6 adds two years to MRD...