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AR 600-8-19 · Enlisted Promotions and Reductions · 26 Oct 2023

Army AR 600-8-19 — Enlisted Promotions and Reductions

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Enlisted Promotions and Reductions · 26 Oct 2023 / 2026 Revisions · Official Army Pubs · View Official AR 600-8-19 on Army Pubs (.mil)

Quick Answer — Army AR 600-8-19

Semi-centralized promotions (SGT/SSG) use monthly cutoff scores — points from military education, weapons, ACFT, and civilian education. Primary zone TIS/TIG minimums apply; secondary zone requires commander nomination. BLC waiver authority is limited. DA Form 268 flagging suspends promotion eligibility immediately. Centralized boards (SFC–SGM) are DA-managed with file review and NCOER requirements.

AR 600-8-19 Ch 1 & 2

Board Study & Promotion Overview

  • ▸Promotion system overview — semi-centralized vs. centralized
  • ▸Promotion board and BLC/ALC prep Q&A stack
  • ▸Key definitions: TIS, TIG, primary zone, secondary zone

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AR 600-8-19 Ch 3 — SGT & SSG

Semi-Centralized Promotions (SGT/SSG)

  • ▸Promotion point cutoff scores and monthly updates
  • ▸Military education, weapons, ACFT, and civilian education points
  • ▸Recommended list requirements and commander authority

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AR 600-8-19 Ch 2 & Para 3-5/3-6

Decentralized Waivers, CPL Lateral & Board Eligibility

  • ▸PV2→SPC waivers — Company CDR authority, 20% unit cap
  • ▸CPL lateral appointment — BLC grad + board-recommended SGT
  • ▸SGT/SSG primary & secondary zone TIS/TIG waiver limits

Open Eligibility & Waivers →

AR 600-8-19 Ch 4 — SFC through SGM

Centralized Senior NCO Boards

  • ▸DA centralized board process for SFC, MSG, and SGM
  • ▸File review, NCOER requirements, and board appearance
  • ▸Promotion sequence numbers and assignment instructions

Open Centralized Boards →

AR 600-8-19 Ch 6 & 7

Reductions, Flagging & Reenlistment Bars

  • ▸Mandatory DA Form 268 flagging and promotion suspension
  • ▸Reduction in grade — causes, authority, and procedures
  • ▸Bars to reenlistment and their effect on promotion eligibility

Open Reductions & Bars →

DA Form 4856 Engine — LIVE TOOL

DA Form 4856 Counseling Engine

  • ▸AI-assisted Army counseling statement builder
  • ▸Free — No app needed — Zero subscriptions — Zero PII
  • ▸Promotion counseling, initial counseling, and NCOER support

Open DA Form 4856 Builder →

Official Source: AR 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions). Always verify against official APD publications.

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