Army Promotion Board Secrets: Why I Say No

In part II learn why I say no to Soldiers and NCO's appearing before the promotion board. There's no stock litmus test, but I'll try to share some of the characteristics and common threads with those who don't do well.
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[@MrPete1530]

I never thought I would say this 1SG but today I walked out with my P status thank you so much I’ve been watching you for over two months and every single tip you gave me worked perfectly! Thank you so much!

[@qellen128]

Thank you for this information, I'm going to the SOTM board next week.

[@BillStoker]

GET IT!

[@keniaduval7523]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for us

[@BillStoker]

You bet!

[@matthewcamp5630]

You said the magic words.. Tie. My board is tomorrow and I’ve been so focused on everything else I had to run to the store and buy one. Get stoked. 🤣

[@BillStoker]

You got this!

[@dustinedwards350]

Your videos have been amazingly helpful. I'm headed to the board in two days.

[@BillStoker]

Good luck!!

[@JeremyPackard-qm8dk]

Had my very first board today. It was for promotion and nervous got the best of me. 😩😩 I know the answers but I would fumble them when asked the question. It was a learning experience for myself. An hopefully success will come out of the next one.

[@BillStoker]

Keep grinding!

[@kigan___2161]

heard you talk about schools and i understand that to an extent, As a 94S we get denied everytime even if we really are motivated

[@BillStoker]

Hate to hear that and hope it changes!!

[@alexandraa3357]

Would you rather soldiers say they don’t know the answer nor the regulation at all or they say the incorrect answer confidently?

[@BillStoker]

Such a great question! If someone doesn't know the book answer, but can give a short answer as it means to them, and it's reasonable - I'll take that. If they don't know and you kinda know that it's probably the wrong answer, then I would personally rather hear that they didn't know.

[@Stone-Wolf-Outdoors]

great words Brother i hope this helps many and all should watch these videos

[@BillStoker]

😎

[@cameronwright4485]

I got told today that I will be going to the promotion board next month to become an E-6 and am so nervous about it. I'm new to the unit and I've only been a 5 since Nov 1. Just brings back flashbacks of my first and only board and how I butchered that but somehow passed it.

[@BillStoker]

They must see something you that you don’t. Trust in them - and in yourself. You got this!!

[@SlimmBeauty89]

I went to an AGR board and did not get the position. They suggested I talk a little more always in the board I get so nervous and forget what I was going to say and I shorten my responses.

[@swampfox8030]

Been a long time since I was in the Army. I gave 6 years to the Infantry. In 2001 I went all the way to 4th ID SOY and destroyed it. Great advice here. Back then people dared not show up to boards unprepared. I’m noticing a certain amount of entitlement with the younger generation, at least now days, that I don’t remember being common place. To me everything you said, should already be well known. Presently, how often or what percentage of participants are going before board members totally not ready?

[@BillStoker]

Quite a few - but that’s just as much on leadership as it is on the individual. Appreciate your time and service brother. 🇺🇸

[@swampfox8030]

@@BillStoker I appreciate your continued service. The skills learned participating in these boards translate into the world. I recently went through a promotional process which involved an oral interview before a panel of four people. Thanks to skills I learned in the Army boards, I aced it. Keep up the good work and stay safe!!!

[@Wrightacres]

Just got told today I go to the board in 3 weeks

[@treemann6465]

I do have a question, is it frowned upon to apologize if a simple mistake is made

[@BillStoker]

It’s okay to correct yourself. Plenty of ways to say it that are ok. Plenty of ways that are not.

[@treemann6465]

@@BillStoker what would you recommend then? I have a board coming up and my usual slip up in military bearing is my politeness, I want to immediately say something like my apologies or something similar

[@BillStoker]

“Correction, the answer is…” “1SG, Id like to correct myself -“ “To be more specific….” You got this!

[@treemann6465]

@@BillStoker I appreciate it! Your videos truly helped. I went to the company board and did great. Unto the promotion board at battalion in the next 6 days

[@truttman]

@@BillStoker Or, do it like officers do, "I'd like to update my answer". Officers never correct themselves. They always update.

[@ArmyBarbie]

Lmfaooooo the bio 🤣

[@BillStoker]

😂😂🤔😂

[@derrickdubouzet5120]

I feel like you’re chewing me out watching this

[@BillStoker]

Who me! 😂

[@jasminewhite766]

Me tooo 😂😂😂

[@GattoriSancho]

So basically i wont get promoted lol

[@BillStoker]

🏴‍☠️🤣😂