[Plutarch]

...the officer claimed that Hasan faced the same promotion board requirements as everyone else.

There is no promotion board for doctors to get to O-4. It is automatic one year after completion of residency. Since Hasam was serving, and was not in Leavenworth, he was promoted to O-4. Look elsewhere for PC run amok, it isn't in the promotion.

[Texas Fossil]

Thanks for clarification.

Only reported the article, had no knowledge of promotion policies.

I have had no connection to Army since 1976.