They affect soldiers in the regular Army, National Guard and Army Reserve, according to the memo. Under the guidance, the PME requirement is shifting one grade lower than the current promotion system.

The extension into 2024 will make the third year that the COVID-19 pandemic-era policy has been in effect, as Army planners originally were set to scale back temporary promotions in January.

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea - The Army's new promotion system officially took effect in January 2016 and some of the changes may impact Soldiers stationed in South Korea. The revised ...