Health is the absence of illness, injury or disease. Wellness is much more than the absence of illness; it is health-promoting behaviors to achieve your full potential. In other words, wellness is the pursuit of your best possible health and well-being. It is a conscious choice, self directed and self motivating.
By: Megan H. The Army Promotion Point System Army promotion points are something of a mystery. Nothing is clearly spelled out and there always seems to be loop holes and shortcuts that no one bothered to tell you. To get promoted to Sergeant (SGT) or Staff Sergeant (SSG), you need to gain promotion points.
For a soldier to be promoted to E-5 or E-6, there must be an opening for that rank in the soldierâs Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). The Army Promotion Point System is how the Army decides who gets that opening when it becomes available.n fact, you would almost have to be trying to not get promoted for it not to happen. Army Time in Grade Requirements. 1  Private (E-2): 6 months time in grade (TIG) as an E-1. 2  Private First Class (E-3): 4 months TIG as an E-2 and 12 months time in service (TIS).