AR 600-8-19 — index record
| Number | AR 600-8-19 |
|---|---|
| Title | ENLISTED PROMOTIONS AND DEMOTIONS |
| Published | March 6, 2026 |
| Office of primary responsibility | G-1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Army |
| Status on the index | Active |
| Unit of issue | PDF P |
| Source index | Army Publishing Directorate |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This regulation prescribes enlisted promotion and demotion functions. It is linked to the AR 600–8 series and provides principles of support, standards of service, policies, tasks, rules, and steps governing all work required to support promotions and demotions.
Summary of changes, as printed
Enlisted Promotions and Demotions This expedited revision, dated 6 March 2026— • Updates the records management statement (para 1– 5). • Modifies Sergeant Major promotion eligibility for Soldiers in the Disability Evaluation System (para 1– 24f and 1–24g). • Modifies posthumous promotion eligibility to Sergeant Major (para 1–27b(1)). • Modifies Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development requirements for promotion (para 1– 34a). • Expands use of temporary promotions for Sergeants Major Academy students enrolled in a nontraditional training path (para 1–35c). • Incorporates Army Directive 2024– 12 (Promotion and Frocking to Sergeant Major) (paras 1–35c and 5–4f). • Eliminates the requirement to laterally appoint specialist to the rank of corporal when integrated onto the promotion recommended roster and upon graduation of the Leaders Course (para 1–42a and para 3–2a). • Establishes policy for the lateral appointment of Specialist to Corporal (para 1–42a). • Modifies policy concerning merit promotions within the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (para 1– 43b(1)). • Establishes policy for Soldiers in a recruiting capacity who achieve 24 accessions within a 12-month period to receive a merit promotion (para 1–43b(3)).
Contents
- Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
- Chapter 2 Decentralized Promotionsp. 29
- Chapter 6 Enlisted Promotions of Army National Guard Personnelp. 66
- Chapter 7 Demotionsp. 98
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