How can I help my unit transition to the new promotions system?
I'm a Senior NCO who currently has no promotable Soldiers. Is there anything I should be doing to help my unit transition smoothly into the new Semi-Centralized Promotions System?
Regardless if you have promotable Soldiers or not, leaders must continually stress to Soldiers the importance of ensuring ther ERB and training records (ATRSS) are up to date. It may not be now but sooner or later, your Soldiers may end up being recommended for promotion.
MacArthur D. "Mackie" Ocampo is an Active Duty First Sergeant and has served in the Army for 15 years to date with 9 years of service as a Human Resources Specialist. Currently, he serves as the First Sergeant for Hammer Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2d Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. Mackie has served in Korea, Ft. Carson, CO, Schofield Barracks, HI, twice in Afghanistan, and twice in Iraq accumulating over 59 months of overseas service. He believes that the "personnel" aspect of a Soldier's career is a big factor in their morale and readiness and is determined to assist Soldiers in their professional development by providing sound advice and clarification of ongoing policies, regulations, and procedures.