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Commander's handbook for promotions.
Firstly you have to be sure that the candidate has reached the basic criteria set in the guidelines and also the guidelines set by the individual Brigades.
If you are sure that the candidate deserves a promotion then the next step is to create an argument as to why your candidate should be promoted. The higher the level of promotion the more evidence you will need to give. A good way of doing this would be to create a report containing statements regarding their character, input to CyberArmy as a whole, input to their Brigade, and activity within CyberArmy. Next you would need to include evidence of their work and for higher ranks, perhaps testimonial from senior officers.
cMS your direct C/O, requesting a promotion for the candidate. Remember to include the report you have previously written. Your direct C/O will then either approve or deny your request, forwarding the request up the Chain of Command if the request is approved. At this time, the promotion request usually lies in the hands of your Top Brigade C/O, who will then approve or deny the promotion request, and implement any changes necessary (this applies for promotions up to Captain).
For promotions from Captain up to Kernel the request is reviewed by the Top Level C/O and then either denied or approved and forwarded to the promotion council. The council contains a representative from each Brigade and they will investigate further into the candidate if necessary, weighing up the evidence and voting on the outcome. The higher the rank, the higher the majority necessary to approve the promotion. Again, you will be informed of the outcome and be given reasons for the decision.
The decision by the Brigade C/O, or promotion council is final and cannot be appealed. It may be worth letting the candidate know of a failed promotion request and inform him of the reasons why, enabling him/her to improve.
Its up to you as a C/O whether you inform the candidate that you have suggested their promotion or not, but the majority of cases candidates are never aware until after the decision.
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