BLUF
USMC promotion boards compress decades of service into about 12 minutes per officer, forcing rushed decisions. The system prioritizes efficiency over fairness, relying on shortcuts instead of thorough evaluation, risking the loss of top talent.Learning Outcomes
- Analyse systemic limitations in the Marine Corps promotion process.
- Evaluate the role of cognitive bias and fatigue in high-pressure decision-making.
- Propose evidence-based improvements to ADF promotion systems that enhance rigor and equity.
