Memorandum

ATSS-DCD 02 February 2012

MEMORANDUM FOR: All Section Members

SUBJECT: Preparing for the Promotion Board

1. This memorandum will provide you with information that will help you better prepare for the promotion board.

2. You will be evaluated in six areas: personnel appearance, military bearing; self-confidence, oral expression and conversational skills, knowledge of world affairs; awareness of military programs; knowledge of basic soldering skills.

3. There are three actions that you can take that will help you have a successful board appearance. Those actions are studying, preparing your uniform, and rehearsing.

A. STUDYING: Get a copy of the memorandum that tells you when the board is going to take place, members of the board and what subjects will be asked. Study the questions and answers in the battalion study guide in these areas but also be prepared to answer other questions. Read the newspaper, watch the news and be prepared to express your opinions on local, national and world events. Know your chain of command and unit history.

B. PREPARING YOUR UNIFORM: I will check the fit of the uniform of every soldier appearing before the board. If needed, turn your uniform in for alteration’s and cleaning. When setting up your uniform, use a ruler and check placement of all items IAW AR 670-1.

C. REHEARSING: Practice reporting to the president of the board. To build your self-confidence practice answering questions. If you don’t know the answer to a question, don’t lose your military bearing. Be prepared to tell the board members why you think you should be promoted.

FRED W. ULSHAFER

SSG, KYARNG

SECTION SERGEANT