What regulation prescribes the policy and procedures governing enlisted promotions and reductions?

• A. AR 350-1, Army Training and Doctrine
• B. DA PAM 600-25, Personnel Security
• C. AR 600-8-19, Enlisted Promotions and Reductions
• D. AR 600-20, Army Command Policy

Answer: (C)

Promotions and reductions for enlisted soldiers are governed by a regulation that specifically lays out the policy and procedures for how soldiers are promoted or reduced in rank, who has authority, the criteria used, and the timelines and processes involved. This is AR 600-8-19, Enlisted Promotions and Reductions. It codifies the rules for promotion authorities, selection criteria, time-in-grade requirements, and the procedures for reductions when standards aren’t met. The other references cover different areas: AR 350-1 deals with training and doctrine, DA PAM 600-25 covers personnel security, and AR 600-20 outlines general Army command policy. In short, the regulation that directly addresses enlisted promotions and reductions is AR 600-8-19.