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**MiracleBill** · 04-02-2012, 18:35

To me they say PD6 has well and truly kicked in. I thought things were looking forward, commissioning a good proportion of FofS/YofS but no, I only see a few long in the tooth Supervisors (rightly or wrongly) promoted along with a massive whack of RDs. Why was this? Are there that many WO2 RD slots?
What happened to promoting excellence? Who is going to fill the WO2 Supvr slots...SSgts with acting rank, not pensionable? Theft by policy in my mind!!!
If that posting order ever says '18 Sigs' on it the Padre can expect a call, if I'm going to be marking time, I'm doing it in comfort. Bahamas Territorial J6 Liaison Offr here I come!!!

**slipperman** · 04-02-2012, 18:39

Missed out on promotion then?

**MiracleBill** · 04-02-2012, 18:43

Nup, marking time.

**Fallschirmjager** · 04-02-2012, 18:46

Originally Posted by MiracleBill

What do the Board Results Say to You?

It says to me lots of pissed off blokes and a few happy blokes. I suppose it's been the same since humans decided to have some type of hierarchy.

**toryboy** · 04-02-2012, 18:48

Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

It says to me lots of pissed off blokes and a few happy blokes.

That just seems to be the state of the British Army today, although it is that time of year so hopefully, come summer, everyone will feel happy again.

**slipperman** · 04-02-2012, 19:33

Originally Posted by MiracleBill

Nup, marking time.

Top third, middle third?

**slipperman** · 04-02-2012, 19:34

Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

It says to me lots of pissed off blokes and a few happy blokes. I suppose it's been the same since humans decided to have some type of hierarchy.

Spot on. Just about sums up the annual Promotion Board back story.

**MiracleBill** · 04-02-2012, 19:46

Originally Posted by slipperman

Top third, middle third?

been in current rank for 2 years (1 year acting) without an SJAR or MPAR so I don't know. At my current place, probably bottom third (of 3) in trade, maybe just maybe a sniff at middle in rank. I don't have a problem with the unit though, just the Corps policy directive on promotion.

**Fallschirmjager** · 04-02-2012, 19:51

To be honest unless you've got an A grade SJAR you're not looking at picking up within the first two years in rank unless there is no one else to promote. Acting rank doesn't count either.

**MiracleBill** · 04-02-2012, 19:59

Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

To be honest unless you've got an A grade SJAR you're not looking at picking up within the first two years in rank unless there is no one else to promote. Acting rank doesn't count either.

Minimum of A- I believe. BUT that isn't going to help young thrusters that a stuck in rank for 5 years before the board gets to see their SJAR.