Does anyone in the military know how they determine what increment you are in when you advance? I've heard some people say that it's determined by your percentile - if so, what percentile for which increment??
I was in the 82nd percentile... would I have by any chance made increment???
2007-12-12 14:38:38 · 6 answers · asked by Tiffany 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Exam final multiple was 133.26 Mine was 145.84
2007-12-12 14:49:33 · update #1
what the he** are you talking about???
2007-12-12 14:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by Stevie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your percentile has nothing to do with when you get paid. It is based solely on your FMS. The highest person gets paid first, the lowest last. It is spread out evenly over six increments. So, any easy illustration using your numbers...Let's say six people were advanced in your rate. The highest person's FMS was 149.46 (pay date Dec 16), #2 was 147.07 (Jan 16), #3 145.84 (Feb 16), #4 141.13 (Mar 16), #5 135.49 (Apr 16), #6 Cutoff 133.26 (May 16). If you log into BOL or the Naval Advancement Center, it may give you an effective advancement date.
2007-12-13 00:14:28 · answer #2 · answered by erehwon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from the Army side
It sounds as you had been tested and learned you were in the 82ed percentile. Plus you're not currently in the military.
Testing prior to enlistment and in the first weeks afterward provides the military with some idea of the person's abilities.
One of these tests is the ASVAB. It's often given before enlistment and the results will determine what jobs one qualifies for.
As example to be an infantryman needs a score of CO=90 to qualify. A highly technical field, Telecommunications Computer Operator- Maintainer needs an EL=110 (electronics) and ST=100 (skilled technical.)
If you score low you may not get the training you want.
Promotion in rank is based on time in service (how long your have been in the military), time in grade (how long you've held your rank), your military and civilian education and other factors. Generally, the first few ranks are automatic. After so long, you get promoted.
About grade E-5 or sergeant, your education and record become important. You go before promotion boards and your total score is where you are on the promotion list. Basically you compete with everybody in your rank and job for a promotion.
Sitting down with a military recruiter may be helpful.
2007-12-12 23:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by icabod 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is based on your final Multiple.
I scored an perfect 80 (99th percentile) but because it was my first attempt at PO1/E-6, Time in Rate (2 years), Time in service(6.5 Years) Awards and other factors, I was in the second to last increment. I made it by only 4.5 points, my final Mult. was ~209, minimum for advancement was ~204.5
ADDED: For those who do not know, the Navy uses exams as part of advancement(E-4-E-6). She is refering to exam score. The exam along with your Performance Mark Average PMA (Eval scores), Time in Rate, Time in Service, Awards, and Pssed not Advance points all contribute to a final multiple. the Final Multiple determines who advances, not the test score.
2007-12-12 22:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by Think for yourself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-12 22:41:07 · answer #5 · answered by erick m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-12 22:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋