[seanmcdirmid]

Isn’t that the same thing? You eventually reach a level where you can’t perform at the next and become classed as incompetent.

Though I would think for enlisted this happens much less than officers.

[gowld]

No, you get promoted to level of competence, then fired after several years instead of becoming incompetent.

[hurricanetc]

It would be the same thing if promotions weren’t so ludicrous. If you are an enlisted and want to get a promotion your best bet is to max your PT scores. It really has nothing to do with your ability to do a job at all.