2006-11-15 10:23:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There are many things that go into determining promotions:
The first couple are only determined by:
Time in Service
Time in grade (rank)
and not getting into any trouble
Afterwards servicemembers are graded on the above plus:
Physical fitness test results
Rifle score if applicable
Proficiency and conduct grades as given by superiors
Test results (Navy and possibly Air Force)
Needs for the next higher rank in your particular job
Education attained (both civilian and military)
and a few other things.
In the Marine Corps all of these factors are combined into a Composite Score. Every quarter (3 months) Marine Corps headquarters releases the list of composite scores needed for advancement, If you have at least that score then you get promoted. After Sergeant (and all officers) you get promoted by appointment and composite score is obsolete.
2006-11-15 10:50:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jason W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AF is time in service, first four ranks are pretty automatic, then when you get to staff sgt, you have to take a test. You can also get what is called BTZ, below the zone, where you can put on a stripe sooner than the usual wait time. After you make Staff Sgt, you have to wait a certain amount of time (I'm not sure exactly how long) then you test for the next rank and so on and so forth.
2006-11-15 12:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by chickpea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Army...
E-1 through E-4 are pretty much automatic promotions. Time in Service and Time in Grade are needed. One or the other can be waived by your Commander. E-5 and E-6: Local Promotion Board, Promotion Points and either Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC for E-5) or Basic Non Commissioned Officers Course (BNCOC for E-6). E-7 through E-9 are selected through a centralized Department of the Army Board. Your records are looked over and the best candidate chosen based on records and photograph.
2006-11-15 10:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by JohnRingold 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which branch of the military.
In the navy we had to complete courses and demonstrate proficiency in job related tasks. Once that was done we took an advancement test, given twice a year. If 100 of the next higher rank was needed then the top 100 on the test were promoted.
2006-11-15 10:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Yak Rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard work. You can party away your enlistment and remain an E-3 forever, or you can make it a profession, keep your nose clean, and progress. The choice is up to the individual.
I like to use my daughter for an example (bless her pea-picken lil' heart)
She enlisted for 6 active instead of 4 guaranteeing E-3 upon completion of Tech school. Went below the zone for E-4 (6 months early). Earned (and I mean earned) the Air Force Material Command Airman of the Year award (automatic promotion) and made S/Sgt (E-5) in three years.
2006-11-15 10:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easy way is to have the guy above you in rank get killed. You then have to show the ability to be able to replace him.
2006-11-15 11:37:30 · answer #6 · answered by Neb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By eating plenty o navy beans and never washing ones ars matey. Its an incredible rank. Gag a statue it would.
2006-11-15 10:33:23 · answer #7 · answered by Funnel 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋