IMA Position Vacancy Promotion

[Broke]

Anybody know anything about PV promotions in the reserve. Looking at stats it's <20% to O-5 for IMAs (lower than the other line categories). What's the gouge on how to be competitive? I mean, besides PME. Does a guy with lots extended AD have a better shot than a part-timer? Do higher-level positions have better luck than lower (HAF vs Wg for example)? Just curious. Lot's of sites have the regulatory info, but I can find any analysis. As an IMA it's not like I have a unit to go ask either. Thanks in advance. 

[nunya]

Talk to your RIO Det.  They should have a promotions office or someone at the Program Manager level that is smart on these things.

[Broke]

"We don't really handle officer promotions, you should ask your unit." ...my active duty unit...filled with active duty people...who know nothing about Reserve promotions.

[nunya]

Figures.

Det 6 has some public page briefings.  Maybe there's something in there that will help.

https://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/HQRIO/Detachments/Detachment-6/

Scroll down to "RESOURCES" and open the "Force Development Briefings" menu.  They've done a couple on Officer Promotions and they have slides called "How to Get Yourself Promoted."  

[Broke]

Last question: Any idea why the reg says PV to O-5 is four years, but the date in vpc promotion calculator is 5? PSDMs for recent boards also say 5.