The Selection Board is an integral part of the promotion process. Even if you're eminently qualified for a step up in pay grade and put together a winning Evaluation, your preparation for the selection board can make or break your promotion. The following links will give the the information and tips for making sure the selection board taps you for promotion, accession, command, or that special duty assignment you want.

Army Selection Boards: [Overview]

How to Prepare for an Army Enlisted Selection Board
The centralized selection system relies on information contained in your OMPF, your official photograph and your Enlisted Record Brief (ERB). These documents must portray an accurate profile of your ability and potential. More...

Officer Selection Boards
Get some insight into the board process as well as give some tips that will allow you to prepare your file for evaluation by board members -- a personnel pre-combat check (PCC). If done correctly, this PCC will give you your best shot at achieving success. More...

Navy Selection Boards: [Overview]

Senior Enlisted Selection Board Preparation
Among the tasks you should perform to be more competitive when going before the board, be sure to remember your permanent Personnel Record & PSR; become a FITREP/Performance Evaluation expert; be on top of your FITREP/Evaluation administratively, and remember to mention your off-duty education. More ...

Officer Selection Board Preparation
The saying in real estate is "Location, location, location." Your Navy career is all about "performance, performance, performance, performance." Included are tips to stay on top of the selection process, and what you should keep track of. More...

Air Force Selection Boards: [Overview]

Preparing for the NCO (SNCO) Selection Board
As Air Force members, it's important to keep your record accurate, especially if you're meeting a board--and who knows your record better than you? More...

Officer Selection Boards
Be sure that when you prepare for the Selection Board Secretariat, you contact the following offices to get the information you need for processing. More...

Marine Corps Selection Boards: [Overview]

S.M.C. Officer Selection Board Prep
As you prepare for your selection, remember to review the Current Copy of Officer Promotion Manual, the Officer Promotion Board Schedule Message, and the Convening Message. More...

Coast Guard Selection Boards: [Overview]

Preparing for the Officer Selection Boards
Coast Guard Officer Selection boards are composed of senior officers and are convened by the Secretary of Defense every year to select officers to ranks above Lieutenant (Junior Grade). Selection boards are impartial and confidential. The selection board must submit its findings and recommendations, but not the reasons for its decisions. More...