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assigned to the position up to 2 years or until such time as the Soldier declines an IMA position in the higher grade,whichever is earlier.d. An IMA position vacancy is required for promotion to MSG and SGM.6–2. Promotion authorityCDR, HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–MSL) is the promotion authority for all IMA, IRR, and Standby Reserve (Active StatusList) Soldiers. This authority may be further delegated as follows:a. For promotions to SGT and SSG, the authority may be delegated to a specific office within HRC–St. Louis or toa command or agency authorized a supervisor (GS–13 or higher) or CDR in the grade of LTC or higher within theSoldier’s chain of command.b. For promotions to SFC through SGM, the authority will not be further delegated.6–3. EligibilityTo be promoted to PV2 through SGT, a Soldier must meet the eligibility requirements listed below as of the effectivedate of the promotion. To be considered for promotion to SSG through SGM, a Soldier must meet the followingeligibility criteria requirements listed below as of the convening date of the board.a. Membership. Soldier must be assigned to the IRR, the Standby Reserve (Active Status List), or to an IMA dutyposition (nonwaivable).b. Confirmed home or mailing address. CDR, HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–EP–S) must confirm the Soldier’s home ormailing address is current.c. Assignment limitation. Soldier must have been assigned to the IRR or Standby Reserve (Active Status List) for aminimum of 1 year as of the date announced in HQDA message. This is a requirement that cannot be waived unlessthe Soldier is mobilized, or meets the provisions of paragraphs 1–19 or 1–20, at which time the 1-year requirement iswaived.d. Promotable status. Soldier must be in a promotable status (see para 1–10). A Soldier with a FLAG in effect (seepara 1–11) may be considered by the board and placed on the recommended list. However, a Soldier cannot bepromoted until the FLAG has been lifted (nonwaivable).e. Satisfactory participation (nonwaivable).(1) Where a Soldier has not accrued 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay (see 10 USC 12731), the Soldiermust be a satisfactory IRR, IMA, or Standby Reserve (Active List) participant (AR 135–91, chap 3) and have earned aminimum of 27 retirement points in either year of a 2–year period prior to the effective date of a promotion to PV2through SGT or the date announced by HQDA (DAPE–MPE) to consider promotions to SSG through SGM, normally6 months prior to the board convening date.(2) Where a Soldier has accrued 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay (see 10 USC 12731) and has beenissued a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (see AR 135–180, para 2–3), the Soldier must haveearned a minimum of 50 retirement points as a member of the IRR or Standby Reserve (Active List) on the retirementyear ending date (RYE) immediately preceding the effective date of a promotion to PV2 through SGT or the dateannounced by HQDA (DAPE–MPE) to consider promotions to SSG through SGM, normally 6 months prior to theboard convening date.f. Civilian education. For promotion to SGT through SGM, a Soldier must have a high school diploma or a GEDequivalent (nonwaivable).g. MOS qualification.(1) On promotion to PV2 through SGT, a Soldier will be promoted in his or her PMOS unless otherwise reclassifiedin accordance with DA Pam 611–21.(2) On promotion to SSG through SGM, the Soldier may be promoted in his or her PMOS, SMOS, or AMOS, asdetermined by the promotion selection board based on the needs of the Army. The MOS selected by the board will beawarded as the PMOS on promotion.h. Physical requirements.(1) Soldier has a physical examination per AR 40–501 within the last 5 years (nonwaivable).(2) Soldier is considered to be physically qualified for promotion if he or she meets the retention medical fitnessstandards per AR 40–501, chapter 3 or chapter 5, as appropriate.i. Proper grade. A Soldier must be one grade below that in which being promoted (nonwaivable).j. Board appearance. Personal appearance before a promotion selection board is prohibited (nonwaivable).k. APFT. A passing APFT score within the last 18 months is mandatory for promotion consideration (nonwaivable).l. NCOES. A Soldier must be a graduate of the NCOES course or the equivalency required for his or her currentgrade as required by paragraph 1–27 (waivable; see paragraph 1–27c). The authority to grant waivers to IRR/drillingIMA Soldiers is delegated to HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–ZA–S/AHRC–MLS–B). Soldiers who have been disenrolledfrom the USASMC for any reason (other than compassionate or medical) are permanently ineligible for promotionconsideration to SGM.AR 600–8–19 • 20 March 200893