If someone is passed over three times, and has fewer than 5 years left for 20, do they stand a chance to promote next spring?

Rebecca Harding — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 16:50:00 -0400

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2018 4:54 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 16:54:23 -0400

I know someone who was promoted to MSG at their 20th year.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2018 5:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:02:26 -0400

Are they enlisted or commissioned? You need to be more clear in your question.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2018 5:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:11:35 -0400

You have to be more specific. There are 4 different branches, several components, and officer, warrant, and enlisted. That's about 20 different possibilities.
What branch? Component (Active, reserves, guard)? Rank?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 28 at 2018 7:02 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 19:02:22 -0400

As a PL I had a PSG who was an E-6 and likened him to be a Tank God. I saw the CSM on his behalf, and he was promoted a few weeks afterwards.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Oct 28 at 2018 11:32 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 23:32:01 -0400

My advice would be have that person convert to Judaism. That way they could properly celebrate Passover the next time they are “passed over.”

Response by SGT Jim Ramge, MBA made Oct 29 at 2018 11:46 AM

SGT Jim Ramge, MBA — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:46:54 -0400

Years ago, not uncommon at all... SSGs had TIG with 10-12yrs, 16 of service and ultimately retired as MSG at 24yrs. Was truly dependent upon promotion rates for E7s. Many different factors go into play. One guy didn’t get picked-up because he didn’t want to shave his mustache 3 years in a row! Shaved his mustache - promotable the following year! Funnier things have happened... Obviously times and rules have changed, but should still make it to 20 being a SSG... Won’t be happy his last 5 yrs, but at least he’ll be able to retire - unless the rules have changed that much...!?!?!