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.
After Soldiers appear on the DA Promotion Selection/By-Name List, unitâs are required to ensure that. Soldiers (SPC/SGT) have a current record Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) on the promotion effective. date (The date the Soldier met the cutoff score is not the effective date of the promotion), is not flagged, not barred from reenlistment, graduates of SSD 1 for promotion to SGT, SSD 2 and meets service.