Posted on Mar 12, 2014
Why do people insist on putting (P) beside their rank? Last I checked, Promotable is NOT a rank and only means you made the list.
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SGM Matthew Quick
SSG Burns,
There have been a few already...HRC will find them a new job and they may probably get QMPed during the next board.
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SGM Matthew Quick
I know of one personally...they had over 20 years.
QSP doesn't necessarily look at NCOES failures; that's the QMP board. They COULD get caught up in the QSP process for promotion stagnation/time in grade.
QSP doesn't necessarily look at NCOES failures; that's the QMP board. They COULD get caught up in the QSP process for promotion stagnation/time in grade.
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SGT James George
we are all 'promotable' ,, if your not, you should think about going back to the block. and not to mention, making the list and getting selected are two different things. if you dont get selected, then you 'lose' the 'P' status? come on,, its a self bragging thing..
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MSG Mike Fitzpatrick
SGT James George - It does mean you've been selected for promotion, which is the same thing as "making the list." As a SGT, you should know this.
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I think that on a site such as this where you are able to add the (P) next to your rank, it's a way to show a sense of accomplishment. I know how hard it was to gain that promotable status. <div><br></div><div>Plus, in a place where you are able to network with other soldiers and view other units, it's a way to find a place that is looking for someone in the next higher rank. For a while, I was on the list to be promoted, but did not have a slot to fill until recently. This site helps you find a unit that is close (for those in the reserve) where you may be able to promote in to.</div>
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I am quite proud of my (P). There were less than 2% in my MOS that were selected this year. I don't use it on my work emails or anywhere else, just here.
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SPC Matthew Nielsen
I don't see the issue with the (P) either. It is what it is. Try getting selected and find a slot in an armor unit as a M1A2 gunner kind of tough to find. I was injured at Hood and the Army retired me. I was SPC(P) when they cut my orders for TDRL, and I left as a SPC. I don't put SGT even though I had a P. the original poster made it sound as if it was near stolen valor thing, or that it is laughable. The (P) is going away for E-6 and above this year, but it certainly seems to be a good way for units to know who is ready and qualified to be promoted so they don't pull a private when they need a SGT.
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