AR 135-155 — Promotion Of Commissioned Officers And Warrant Officers
AR 135-155 governs officer promotion support operations for Reserve active status list officers and U.S. Army Reserve warrant officers.
- Publication number: AR 135-155
- Title: PROMOTION OF COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS
- Date: 02/12/2025
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 135-155 covers selection boards, promotion eligibility, position vacancies, special selection boards, frocking, and promotion review boards. It establishes promotion procedures, board requirements, delays, declinations, and exceptions for Reserve Component officers.
Applies to: This regulation prescribes the officer promotion function of the military human resource support operations for officers on the Reserve active status list (RASL) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) warrant officers (WOs).
Topics covered
- Reserve Component officer promotions
- Promotion selection boards
- Position vacancy boards
- Promotion eligibility dates
- Special selection boards
- Promotion review boards
- Frocking
Questions and answers
How long must a 2LT serve before becoming eligible for promotion to 1LT?
Promotion eligibility to 1LT is 18 months of active status as a 2LT on the RASL or a combination of service on the ADL and the RASL without a break in service. (paragraph 3-24)
How long must a WO1 serve before becoming eligible for promotion to CW2?
Promotion eligibility to CW2 is 24 months of active status as a WO1, including service on the ADL, in which there is not a break in service. (paragraph 3-25)
Which officers are considered for promotion without a selection board?
An officer in the grade of 2LT or a USAR WO in the grade of WO1 will be considered for promotion without review by a selection board. (paragraph 3-26)
How many officers serve as voting members on promotion selection boards?
Promotion boards, PVBs, and special selection boards (SSBs) will consist of five or more Army officers who serve as voting members. (paragraph 5-05)
What officers does a USAR position vacancy board select?
A PVB will select the best-qualified, geographically available officers to the grades CPT through COL in a units modified table of organization and equipment (MTOE) or table of distribution and allowances (TDA). (paragraph 5-05)