How Many Promotion Points Do I Need for E5

To be placed on the promotion “recommended list,” a soldier eligible for promotion to E-5 must achieve a minimum of 350 combined administrative and board points.

How many promotion points make a sergeant?

For promotion to sergeant, Soldiers can now earn a maximum of 340 points for military training. For promotion to staff sergeant, Soldiers can earn 255 points. Previously, that category capped out at 100 points for both ranks.

How long does it take to go from E-4 to e5?

For advancement to E-4, the member must have a minimum of 6 months Time in Rate (TIR) and an E-3. For advancement to E-5, member must have 12 months TIR as an E-4. For advancement to E-6, member must have a minimum of 36 months TIR as an E-5*.