If you have read my previous posts, you know that you can get paid to complete SSD1 in the Army Reserves. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to properly fill out the DA Form 1380, to get paid. This post will show you step by step how to fill it out correctly. […]
Army Promotion Point Calculator Instructions
When it comes to figuring out how many points you have towards an Army promotion, there is a very quick and easy way to calculate your points. You can use the Army Promotion Point Calculator that allows you to input of your information. It will produce your points in each category and your total points. […]
Army “I Love Me” Book [Set up, Cover Sheet, Layout]
What is an Army “I Love Me” Book? An “I Love Me” book is an important part of a soldier’s career. How many times have you been told at the last minute that your unit lost your certificate of some kind? That copy of your drivers licenses? How about your marriage license and now they […]
Junior Enlisted Promotions – FAQ
Enlisted Promotions Question: Is there a minimum point requirement to be recommended for promotion? Answer: There is not a minimum point requirement. At a minimum, SPC/CPL/SGTs must have a current passing APFT. Also, SGT’s are required to be graduates of the Warrior Leader Course (WLC). As of 1 January 2014, E4/SPC/CPL must complete Structured Self […]
Army Trend Report & Trend Report Calculator
Army Trend Reports by Month The Army Trend Report shows what the average promotion point cutoff scores have been over a six month period. The report includes the 5 previous cutoff scores that have already been published and the cutoff score that will be posted for that month. How to Read the Army Promotion Points […]
Army Promotion Point Worksheet, PPW, DA Form 3355
The Army Promotion Point Worksheet is the official DA Form 3355 that is used to calculate soldier’s points towards promotion. Printing out your own blank copy and filling it in can help you keep track of your own points in case something gets messed up (it always does). ***Print the Army Promotion Point Worksheet*** […]
Army Cutoff Scores – How are They Determined?
What are Army Cutoff Scores? Once a soldier has attained promotable status as a current E-4 or E-5, they must achieve a certain amount of promotion points. This number is the Army Promotion Point Cutoff Score. This is where the Army draws the line. Anyone above the line is promoted and anyone below is not. […]
Army Cutoff Scores & By-Name Promotion List
Army Promotion Points Cutoff Scores With EZ Army Points, you can view the Army cutoff scores every month without logging on to the HRC website. Army cutoff scores and by name promotions are posted around the 22nd of every month. If you don’t make points this month, be sure to check out the rest of […]
Army Promotion Points – A Comprehensive Guide
The Army Promotion Point System Army promotion points are something of a mystery. Nothing is clearly spelled out and there always seems to be loop holes and shortcuts that no one bothered to tell you. To get promoted to Sergeant (SGT) or Staff Sergeant (SSG), you need to gain promotion points. Getting promoted isn’t just […]