What term is used to describe the date when promotion criteria are considered for promotion and used for promotion board evaluation?

• A. Promotion eligibility cutoff date (PECD)
• B. Promotion eligibility date for board
• C. Promotion review date
• D. Eligibility cutoff for testing

Answer: (A)

The date used to determine who gets considered for promotion and to evaluate records is the Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD). This date creates a single snapshot of a member’s record, ensuring the board reviews everyone against the same standards at the same point in time. If all required criteria are met by this cutoff, the member is eligible for that promotion cycle; if not, they move to the next board. This cutoff is specifically tied to board eligibility and not to the actual board meeting date or to testing-related timing, which is why it best fits the question.