Armor Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Predictors
Abstract
This study examines the FYs 1990-1992 Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Board results to identify and rank-order predictors associated with selection and nonselection of armor majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel. The study revealed 13 predictors associated with selection and 10 predictors associated with nonselection to lieutenant colonel that met the .05 level of significance. These predictors were based on sanitized officer record brief data for the majors considered in the primary zone. The study compares the predictors with established Army policy contained in DA PAM 600-3, and the Secretary of the Army's Selection Board instructions in force during FYs 1990-1992. The study found that the board results complied with Army policy in force during this period. This study also found that service as an operations officer (S3) or executive officer (XO) and a MEL 4 (military education level) education are requirements for promotion to lieutenant colonel. However, since promotion boards are not required to strictly follow the requirements in DA PAM 600-3, the study recommends that it be used as a vehicle to honestly articulate selection board requirements to officers in the field. DA PAM 600-3, Armor lieutenant colonel promotions, Branch qualification, Field grade promotions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 04, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA272881
Entities
People
- R. B. Haverty
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College