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E-6U.S. Army Administrative Promotion Points for E-5/E-6U.S. Army soldiers can be the recipients of a variety of awards, decorations, achievements, Personal Fitness Test (PFT) scores, and badges for their military service, especially when defending the country in times of conflict.The goal of the Armys award programis to enhance mission accomplishments by identifying excellence of both military and civilian members of the force and motivating them to high levels of performance and service. The awards program allows for an objective grading method for soldiers in the Army in promotable status.A new system of versetzung points was developed in 2011 and updated in 2015.Multiply the number of points authorized by the number of awards receivedAwards and MedalsSoldiers Medal or higher award/decoration 40Bronze Star Medal with V Device 35Bronze Star Medal 30Purple Heart 30Defense Meritorious Service Medal 25Meritorious Service Medal 25Air Medal with V Device 25Army Commendation Medal wit h V Device 25Air Medal 20Joint Service Commendation Medal 20Army Commendation Medal 20Joint Service Achievement Medal 10Army Achievement Medal 10Good Conduct Medal 10Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal 10Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with or without M Device) 10Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal 10Badge Promotion PointsCombat Infantry Badge 30Combat Medical Badge 30Combat Action Badge 30Expert Infantry Badge 30Expert Field Medical Badge 30Master Parachute Badge 20Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge 20Senior Parachute Badge 15Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge 15Presidential Service Badge 15Vice President Service Badge 15Drill Sergeant Badge 15Basic US Army Recruiter Badge 15Parachute Badge 10Parachute Badge 10Parachute Rigger Badge 10Divers badge 10 Basic Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge 10Pathfinder Badge 10Air Assault Badge 10Aircraft Crewman Badge 10Secretary of Defense Service Badge 10Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge 10Army Staff Identification Badge 10Space Badge 10Tomb Guard Identification Badge 10Driver and Mechanic Badge 10 Point ValuesAs you advance your training and skills throughout your career, points for some badges increase. For instance, the basic parachute badge is 10 points, the senior parachute badge is 15 points, and the master parachute badge is 20 points.Promotion points increase through the following levels Basic recruiting is worth 15 points, Gold recruiting is worth 20 points, and Master recruiting is worth 20 points toward advancement and promotion.Hazardous Duty PointsThe Hazardous Duty specialty gains extra points due to the danger involved. A basic parachutist can receive an extra 20 points, a senior parachutist can receive an extra 25 points, and a master parachutist can receive an additional 30 points when in hazardous duty areas conducting difficult training or real-world combat missions.Certificates of AchievementCertain specific achievementsare awarded the fo llowing pointsSoldier/NCO of the Quarter BDE Level 10Soldier/NCO of the Quarter 15Soldier/NCO of the Year MACOM 25Distinguished Honor Graduate 15Distinguished Leadership Award 10Commandants List 5The Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM)For three years of faithful service by exhibitingexemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity,enlisted members are eligible for the Army Good Conduct Medal. However, if the term of service being reviewed for advancement does not meet the three-year term to be eligible for the AGCM, the added points cannot be used for the current promotion board.The period of service is used to determine eligibility for promotion points (orders issued late do not result in a retroactive promotion point adjustment). The date of the order or ending period, whichever is later, will be used to determine eligibility for promotion points on all remaining awards, such as the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, or Meritorious Service Medal.Awards and decorations earned in other U.S. Uniformed Services receive the same points as corresponding/ equivalent Army awards. An online calculator is available to determine your promotion/advancement number.