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Enlisted Promotion System
The enlisted promotion system is a standardized military process by which enlisted personnel are advanced to higher ranks, recognizing their readiness for greater responsibility and requiring demonstration of proficiency, meeting time-in-service and time-in-grade requirements, and successful performance reviews.
Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Workley, state command sergeant major, leads a video masterclass series on the Ohio Army National Guard Enlisted Promotion System with support from the OHARNG G1 personnel directorate. The series provides Soldiers with clear guidance on navigating the promotion process and managing their career progression within the OHARNG.
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1. Introduction
Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Workley, state command sergeant major, explains why a masterclass series is necessary, noting that many Soldiers are unfamiliar with how the enlisted promotion system works. His message highlights the importance of understanding the process to take charge of your career.
2. Overview of the Enlisted Promotion System
Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Workley, state command sergeant major, and members of the Ohio Army National Guard G1 personnel directorate outline the enlisted promotion system and explain the three types of boards: automatic, semi-centralized and centralized, along with eligibility requirements. Understanding the framework prepares Soldiers to engage confidently in the process.
3. Managing Your Board File
Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Workley, state command sergeant major, and members of the Ohio Army National Guard G1 personnel directorate explain how to review your IPPS-A profile, verify your promotion point worksheet and validate board preferences. Maintaining an accurate board file is crucial to ensuring that Soldiers’ achievements are correctly recognized.
4. Semi-Centralized Promotions
Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Workley, state command sergeant major, and members of the Ohio Army National Guard G1 personnel directorate detail the semi-centralized promotion process, including how Soldiers will conduct appearance boards and validate their promotion point worksheet for promotion to ranks of sergeant and staff sergeant. Being prepared for appearance boards strengthens Soldiers’ ability to demonstrate their professionalism and readiness.
5. Centralized Promotions
Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Workley, state command sergeant major, and members of the Ohio Army National Guard G1 personnel directorate explain the criteria used in centralized promotions to establish promotion baselines for promotion to ranks of sergeant 1st class, master sergeant and sergeant major. Soldiers who understand these standards are better positioned to advance in their careers.
6. Top-Fill Process
Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Workley, state command sergeant major, and members of the Ohio Army National Guard G1 personnel directorate describe the top-fill process, which determines how Soldiers are selected for promotion. Knowing how selections are made helps Soldiers manage expectations and plan their careers.
7. Statewide Vacancies
Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Workley, state command sergeant major, and members of the Ohio Army National Guard G1 personnel directorate outline the List Exhausted Policy, which is the process for filling statewide vacancies that are not filled through the top-fill process. Exploring these opportunities enables Soldiers to broaden their career paths.
8. Conclusion
Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Workley, state command sergeant major, closes the series by thanking Soldiers for watching and offering advice on using the information to succeed. Staying informed and proactive ensures Soldiers are ready for promotion opportunities.