The standard for the Caisson Platoon is perfection. The Soldiers meticulously care for the horses, clean and repair the leather, and shine each piece of brass on the tack and caisson. Their work day begins at 4 a.m.; the first funeral is at 9 a.m. Soldiers say hello, nuzzle and pet the horses.
Army Military Education Promotion Points for E-5/E-6. Military Education Points for Promotions. US Military Careers. Military education points for promotion for E-5/E-6 were revised in Army Regulation 600-8-19, published 19 December, 2015. There is a maximum of 200 points for promotion to SGT and 220 for promotion to SSG.
The goal of the Army's award program is to enhance mission accomplishment by identifying excellence of both military and civilian members of the force and motivating them to high levels of performance and service. 1  The awards program allows for an objective grading method for soldiers in the Army in promotable status. This new system of promotion points was developed in 2011 and updated in 2015. Multiply the number of points authorized by the number of awards received: Awards and Medals: