Promotion Board Procedures
The following information is intended to help you prepare for your Promotion Board or Cadet of the Month Board.
1. Studying for the board will help you pass the knowledge portion, but you also need to learn board procedures. You can do this by attending a cadet of the month board prior to appearing at the promotion board. You can also conduct mock (practice) boards within your platoon or squad, and ask questions of cadets that have already attended a board.
2. Review and study the selected question areas.
3. Be familiar with the mission of JROTC.
4. When being considered for promotion, know the duties of your next higher rank.
5. Be prepared to express opinions on items currently in the news.
6. Ensure your uniform looks good and focus on minor things such as unbuttoned pockets, holes, etc. Make sure it is clean, fits correctly, and is well pressed. Also, ensure that:
· Rank is worn properly.
· All authorized awards and decorations are clean, fit correctly, and are correctly positioned on the uniform.
· Brass is of the authorized type, highly shined, and correctly positioned.
· Name tag is in accordance with the regulation and properly positioned on the uniform.
· Footgear is in good repair, clean and highly shined. Also ensure shoes are properly laced, not cracked, and heels are not worn down.
· Know why you were awarded each particular ribbon or award and know what they are.
7. Ensure that you get a good haircut and are shaven properly. If you have a moustache, ensure it is in accordance with Army Regulation 670-1. Females ensure your hair is put up or cut in accordance with Army Regulation 670-1.
8. Get a good night’s rest the night before the board. You will perform better if you are fresh and alert.
9. Have your leader check your uniform appearance prior to the board. Have several different people check it out for accuracy and proper fit. They may notice something your leader missed.
10. Reporting to the board.
· Knock LOUDLY on the door of the board room and enter only when told to do so.
· Approach the president of the board using proper facing movements and position yourself in front of the president of the board.
· Halt at attention, render a crisp hand salute, and report to the president of the board (i.e. " Cadet First Sergeant, Cadet Smith reports.) Hold your salute until the president of the board returns it.
· After reporting to the board, you may be asked to recite the Cadet Creed and/or perform some facing movements. Execute them properly and crisply. Practice them with your supervisor and in front of a mirror to ensure you are executing them correctly.
· Once you are told to be seated, look over your shoulder, step to the rear with your left foot, (or about face as directed ), and be seated. While seated, sit straight with both feet flat on the floor and approximately one foot apart. Place your hands, fingers outstretched, but comfortable, on your knees or thighs.
11. Answering board member's questions.
· Do your best not to show nervousness and listen very carefully to questions being directed at you.
· Begin all statements to the board members by title with "Cadet Sergeant major," "Cadet First sergeant," or with whatever salutation is appropriate.
· Speak loudly enough so that all board members will hear you and distinctly enough so that you will not be misunderstood. If you feel your voice start to waiver because of nervousness, raising your voice will help to steady it. Do not raise your voice to the point you are yelling at the board members.
· Direct your answer to the person asking the question, maintaining eye-to-eye contact at all times.
· Do not give answers you do not know or try to fake an answer. If you do not know an answer, simply say "_________, I do not know the answer." Do not lose your bearing or become frustrated because you miss a question.
· If you do not understand the question, ask the board member to please repeat or rephrase it.
· Do not mumble or begin your reply with "uh", "oh", "I think" or "I believe". This indicates indecisiveness. Never say, "I'm sorry", if you do not know the answer.
· It is helpful and impressive to repeat the question as part of your answer. For example, "Cadet Sergeant Major, the mission of JROTC is..."
· When asked your opinion, be sure it is your opinion. Board members do not penalize you for an opinion they do not agree with. They only want to evaluate your knowledge, speaking ability, and ability to intelligently present an opinion.
12. Departing the board.
· Come to attention in front of the board president.
· Render a hand salute to the president of the board and hold your salute until it has been returned.
· Leave the room using proper facing movements and close the door unless directed otherwise.
· Do not discuss questions or information with other personnel attending the board. This would give them an unfair advantage and an unrealistic evaluation of their knowledge (cadet of the month board).
GOOD LUCK!!!!
HOOAH!!!
1. Studying for the board will help you pass the knowledge portion, but you also need to learn board procedures. You can do this by attending a cadet of the month board prior to appearing at the promotion board. You can also conduct mock (practice) boards within your platoon or squad, and ask questions of cadets that have already attended a board.
2. Review and study the selected question areas.
3. Be familiar with the mission of JROTC.
4. When being considered for promotion, know the duties of your next higher rank.
5. Be prepared to express opinions on items currently in the news.
6. Ensure your uniform looks good and focus on minor things such as unbuttoned pockets, holes, etc. Make sure it is clean, fits correctly, and is well pressed. Also, ensure that:
· Rank is worn properly.
· All authorized awards and decorations are clean, fit correctly, and are correctly positioned on the uniform.
· Brass is of the authorized type, highly shined, and correctly positioned.
· Name tag is in accordance with the regulation and properly positioned on the uniform.
· Footgear is in good repair, clean and highly shined. Also ensure shoes are properly laced, not cracked, and heels are not worn down.
· Know why you were awarded each particular ribbon or award and know what they are.
7. Ensure that you get a good haircut and are shaven properly. If you have a moustache, ensure it is in accordance with Army Regulation 670-1. Females ensure your hair is put up or cut in accordance with Army Regulation 670-1.
8. Get a good night’s rest the night before the board. You will perform better if you are fresh and alert.
9. Have your leader check your uniform appearance prior to the board. Have several different people check it out for accuracy and proper fit. They may notice something your leader missed.
10. Reporting to the board.
· Knock LOUDLY on the door of the board room and enter only when told to do so.
· Approach the president of the board using proper facing movements and position yourself in front of the president of the board.
· Halt at attention, render a crisp hand salute, and report to the president of the board (i.e. " Cadet First Sergeant, Cadet Smith reports.) Hold your salute until the president of the board returns it.
· After reporting to the board, you may be asked to recite the Cadet Creed and/or perform some facing movements. Execute them properly and crisply. Practice them with your supervisor and in front of a mirror to ensure you are executing them correctly.
· Once you are told to be seated, look over your shoulder, step to the rear with your left foot, (or about face as directed ), and be seated. While seated, sit straight with both feet flat on the floor and approximately one foot apart. Place your hands, fingers outstretched, but comfortable, on your knees or thighs.
11. Answering board member's questions.
· Do your best not to show nervousness and listen very carefully to questions being directed at you.
· Begin all statements to the board members by title with "Cadet Sergeant major," "Cadet First sergeant," or with whatever salutation is appropriate.
· Speak loudly enough so that all board members will hear you and distinctly enough so that you will not be misunderstood. If you feel your voice start to waiver because of nervousness, raising your voice will help to steady it. Do not raise your voice to the point you are yelling at the board members.
· Direct your answer to the person asking the question, maintaining eye-to-eye contact at all times.
· Do not give answers you do not know or try to fake an answer. If you do not know an answer, simply say "_________, I do not know the answer." Do not lose your bearing or become frustrated because you miss a question.
· If you do not understand the question, ask the board member to please repeat or rephrase it.
· Do not mumble or begin your reply with "uh", "oh", "I think" or "I believe". This indicates indecisiveness. Never say, "I'm sorry", if you do not know the answer.
· It is helpful and impressive to repeat the question as part of your answer. For example, "Cadet Sergeant Major, the mission of JROTC is..."
· When asked your opinion, be sure it is your opinion. Board members do not penalize you for an opinion they do not agree with. They only want to evaluate your knowledge, speaking ability, and ability to intelligently present an opinion.
12. Departing the board.
· Come to attention in front of the board president.
· Render a hand salute to the president of the board and hold your salute until it has been returned.
· Leave the room using proper facing movements and close the door unless directed otherwise.
· Do not discuss questions or information with other personnel attending the board. This would give them an unfair advantage and an unrealistic evaluation of their knowledge (cadet of the month board).
GOOD LUCK!!!!
HOOAH!!!