Introduction to the Army Select-Train-Educate-Promote Concept According to army.mil/stand-to (2015) “The S.T.E.P concept has been in act since 1 January, 2016” (para 1). This concept selects the most qualified personnel for the job, trains the personnel, educates, and then promotes. When choosing a Soldier for selection he or she …show more content…
For example, if a Soldier fails basic leader’s course, they can still retake the course later without repercussions. The same goes for advanced leaders course and senior leader’s course. When it comes to the sergeant major academy, the Soldier has to withdraw from class due to medical, or emergency. If the Soldier fails academically, they will not be able to retake the course, also will never be able to pin sergeant major. In addition, they will not serve as a first sergeant. The only rank they can hold after failing out of the academy is master sergeant. If that happens, they can consider their career