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Purpose

This regulation prescribes the officer promotion function of military human resources (HR) support operations. It is linked to AR 600-8 and provides principles of support, standards of service, policies, tasks, rules, and steps governing all work required in the field to support Active Component officer promotions. U.S. Army Reserve promotions are covered under AR 135-155. This regulation supports the objectives of the Active Component's officer promotion system, which include filling authorized billets with the best qualified officers. It also provides for career progression based upon recognition of an officer's potential to serve in positions of increased responsibility. Additionally, it precludes promoting officers who are not eligible or become disqualified, thus providing an equitable system for all officers.