AR 600-8-19 — Enlisted Promotions And Demotions

AR 600-8-19 governs enlisted promotions and demotions, including policies, standards, authorities, eligibility, and administrative procedures.

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  • Publication number: AR 600-8-19
  • Title: ENLISTED PROMOTIONS AND DEMOTIONS
  • Date: 03/06/2026
  • Proponent: G-1
  • Status: ACTIVE

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AR 600-8-19 covers decentralized, semi-centralized, and centralized promotions, including Army National Guard enlisted promotions. It also addresses promotion eligibility, waivers, demotions, promotion boards, and related records.

Applies to: Unless otherwise noted, chapter 6 and the word "Soldier" applies to all enlisted personnel regardless of status (T10 AGR/T32).

Topics covered

  • Decentralized promotions
  • Semi-centralized promotions
  • Army National Guard enlisted promotions
  • Promotion eligibility and waivers
  • Centralized promotion boards
  • Administrative demotions
  • Demotion for misconduct

Questions and answers

What is the Army enlisted promotion system designed to do?

The Armys Enlisted Promotions System is designed to promote FQ Soldiers to satisfy authorized requirements, when they exist, ensuring the Army has an inventory of personnel who are best qualified to serve in Army formations. (paragraph 6)

How long must Soldiers serve before decentralized promotion waivers apply?

Total number of assigned PV2s with less than 6 months TIS cannot exceed 20 percent of the total PV2 population. (paragraph 6)

What PME requirement applies to Army National Guard promotion boards?

Soldiers must meet the PME requirements as in table 6 1 for consideration by a promotion board. (paragraph 1-6)

Can states supplement the Army National Guard promotion chapter?

States are not authorized to supplement this chapter without receiving prior approval, in writing, from Chief, ARNG Personnel Policy Division (ARNGHRH). (paragraph 3-5)

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