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. 

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

"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.

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."  

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.