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Want to get promoted in the Army National Guard? This video explains how to move from E-5 to E-7 — boards, points, and common mistakes.

If you're trying to figure out how to get promoted in the Army National Guard — from E-5 (Sergeant) to E-7 (Sergeant First Class) — this is the complete guide you’ve been looking for. We walk you through every step of the promotion process, explain what boards are really looking for, and show you how to stand out from the competition.

Whether you're preparing for your first promotion board, trying to understand TIG/TIS requirements, or aiming for faster career progression, this guide gives you insider tips straight from Army regulations and real NCO experience.

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video

📈 Promotion Basics: Understand Time in Grade (TIG) and Time in Service (TIS) and how they affect your eligibility.

🪖 Board Preparation: How to crush your promotion board with doctrine, history, and the NCO Creed.

🪙 Promotion Points: Learn how to maximize points from ACFT scores, awards, NCOERs, and civilian education.

📊 Vacancies & STAP: How state and unit-level positions work — and how they directly impact your promotion timeline.

🚫 Flags & Disqualifications: Understand AR 600-8-2 and what can disqualify you from promotion.

✅ Pro Tips: How to manage your records, improve your My Board File, and position yourself for faster advancement.

🪖 Tips to Accelerate Your Promotion

Be fully MOS-qualified (MOSQ) before your board date.
Max out your fitness and education points early.
Watch for state-level vacancies — they often promote faster.
Review and improve your NCOER bullets for maximum impact.
Stay flag-free — even one flag stops promotion.

📚 Official References

AR 600-8-19 – Enlisted Promotions and Demotions (Chapter 7, para 7-9)
NGR 600-200 – Enlisted Personnel Management
AR 600-8-2 – Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (Flags)
FM 7-22.7 – The Army Noncommissioned Officer Guide
DA PAM 600-25 – U.S. Army NCO Professional Development Guide
State STAP Policy – State-specific vacancy and promotion procedures

📢 Pro Tip: Promotions aren’t about luck — they’re about understanding the system. Learn the rules, prepare strategically, and you’ll put on that next stripe sooner than you think.

💬 Comment below: What’s your biggest question about getting promoted in the Guard? We might feature it in the next video.

Enjoy!
Alex