11B Promotion Points (Infantryman)
As of October 2026, 11B needs 188 points to make Sergeant (E-5), and needs 370 points to make Staff Sergeant (E-6). Here's the last 6 months of Army promotion cutoff scores for this MOS.
To SGT (E-5)
188 ▼12
points needed
To SSG (E-6)
370 ▼16
points needed
Cutoff score trend — last 6 months
To SGTTo SSG
| Month | To SGT (E-5) | To SSG (E-6) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 291 | 452 |
| Mar 2026 | 263 | 436 |
| Apr 2026 | 256 | 457 |
| Jun 2026 | 250 | 437 |
| Jul 2026 | 236 | 430 |
| Aug 2026 | 206 | 406 |
| Sep 2026 | 200 | 386 |
| Oct 2026 | 188 | 370 |
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Calculate my promotion pointsFrequently asked questions
What is the current 11B cutoff score for Sergeant (E-5)?
As of October 2026, a 11B Soldier needs 188 promotion points to be selected for Sergeant (E-5).
What is the current 11B cutoff score for Staff Sergeant (E-6)?
As of October 2026, a 11B Soldier needs 370 promotion points to be selected for Staff Sergeant (E-6).
How often does the 11B cutoff score change?
HRC publishes promotion cutoff scores every month, broken out by MOS and rank. Confirm the current number against the official HRC release and your point total with your S1 or IPPS-A.
Source: AHRC-PDV-PE (RN 600-8-19h), "HQDA Promotion Point Cutoff Scores (COS) for 01 October 2026". Independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Army or DoD. Cutoffs change monthly — always confirm the current HRC release.