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(2) Significant loss of qualifications, including medical inability to perform the duties of CPL in that MOS asrequired in DA Pam 611–21.(3) Disciplinary action under UCMJ or criminal convictions that adversely affects the Soldier’s ability to performthe duties of a CPL.e. An MSG will be appointed to 1SG concurrent with assignment or attachment to a 1SG position authorized inMTOE/TDA.f. A 1SG will be appointed to MSG when—(1) Reassigned or attached to positions not authorized a 1SG.(2) Detailed or attached to a duty that does not require a 1SG on other than a very short, interim basis (fewer than30 days).g. An SGM will be appointed to CSM when authorized by NGR 600–200, chapter 9, and approved by the NGBCSM Selection board for initial appointment.h. A CSM will be appointed to SGM when—(1) Reassigned or attached to positions not authorized a CSM.(2) Detailed or attached to duties that does not require a CSM on other than a very short, interim (fewer than 30days) basis.i. All 1SGs and CSMs assigned to the resident USASMA or active duty for special work (ADSW) tour longer than30 days must be laterally appointed to MSG or SGM. They may be laterally appointed to 1SG or CSM upongraduation from USASMA or completion of the ADSW tour if they are reassigned to a 1SG or CSM position.j. NCOs who apply for transfer to the Retired Reserve before age 60 may be laterally appointed to their formerlyheld grades concurrent with their separation from the State and assignment. A former 1SG who is an MSG will bereappointed and assigned to the Retired Reserve as 1SG, provided the Soldier was not relieved for cause or thepromotion was not revoked. Former CSMs who are currently SGM eligible for reappointment to CSM, per NGR600–200, chapter 9, will be reappointed to CSM. State Adjutants General are the appointment authorities for theseactions. Retirement orders and all related documents will show 1SG or CSM (see NGR 600–200, chap 8).7–12. Promotion instrumentsa. Promotions to SGT through SGM are announced on orders.b. Orders and DA Forms 4187 will cite the appropriate paragraph of this chapter for advancement and promotion. Inaddition, if a higher promotion authority approves a retroactive effective date, cite paragraph 7–6c as the authority.c. Include in promotion orders or DA Forms 4187 one or more the following statements as additional instructions:(1) “Promotion is not valid and is not effective if the Soldier is not in a promotable status on the effective date ofpromotion.”(2) “An earlier effective date has been approved per AR 600–8–19 paragraph 1–13e(1),” if effective date wasapproved under paragraph 1–13e(1).(3) For Soldiers promoted in their former MOS under unit reorganization or MOS conversion guidance, enter “TheSoldier must complete the (name the course) as a condition of this promotion. Failure to complete this course within 2years from the effective date of this promotion will cause reduction without board action or appeal per AR 600–8–19paragraph 10–21d.”(4) For conditional promotion to SGM or promotion to MSG with further appointment to CSM or 1SG, enter thefollowing: “The Soldier must complete the (U.S. Army Sergeants Major Course) (First Sergeant Course) as a conditionof this (promotion) (appointment). Failure to meet the condition will cause reduction per AR 600–8–19, paragraph10–18.” First time 1SGs will complete the U.S. Army First Sergeant Course (FSC) within 1 year of appointment.Generally, the FSC will be completed within 6 months before or after appointment to 1SG. Detachment sergeants ingrades SFC and MSG may attend the FSC when authorized by their states. Soldiers must have a minimum of 24months in service remaining after graduation from the FSC.(5) In orders for all promotions to SGT through SGM, the following will be entered: “Acceptance of this promotionincurs a service remaining obligation per AR 600–8–19, paragraph 7–8.”7–13. Promotion ceremonies and certificatesa. Promotion ceremonies will be held on the effective date of promotion or as soon as practicable. Early promotionceremonies may be held when the effective date of the promotion is on a weekend or holiday or the last duty day ortraining assembly prior to the Soldier’s transfer to a new unit in conjunction with promotion.b. The promotion order is the official instrument for promotion. It also is the source document for grade, effectivedate, and DOR for all record and pay purposes. The promotion certificate, DA Form 4872 or DA Form 4874(Certificate of Promotion (Promotion To Specialists Grades)) is not the official instrument of promotion nor is apromotion ceremony required to implement the promotion (see NGR 600–200, chap 9, for use of DA Form 4873(Certificate of Appointment to Command Sergeant Major).c. Promotion authorities may issue DA Forms 4872 and 4874 to Soldiers only for their current grades.102 AR 600–8–19 • 20 March 2008