12C Promotion Points (Bridge Crewmember)
As of October 2026, 12C needs 141 points to make Sergeant (E-5), and is closed for Staff Sergeant (E-6) this month — no promotions. Here's the last 6 months of Army promotion cutoff scores for this MOS.
To SGT (E-5)
141
points needed
To SSG (E-6)
Closed
Closed: no promotions this month (essentially no vacancies).
Cutoff score trend — last 6 months
To SGTTo SSG
| Month | To SGT (E-5) | To SSG (E-6) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 109 | 556 |
| Mar 2026 | Promote-all | 551 |
| Apr 2026 | Promote-all | 564 |
| Jun 2026 | Promote-all | 580 |
| Jul 2026 | Promote-all | Closed |
| Aug 2026 | Promote-all | Closed |
| Sep 2026 | Promote-all | 625 |
| Oct 2026 | 141 | Closed |
See how your points stack up against the 12C cutoff.
Calculate my promotion pointsFrequently asked questions
What is the current 12C cutoff score for Sergeant (E-5)?
As of October 2026, a 12C Soldier needs 141 promotion points to be selected for Sergeant (E-5).
How often does the 12C 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.