1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 20 October 2026.
2. This MILPER message describes the specific eligibility criteria to allow officers to request to defer promotion consideration for (opt-out of) the FY26, Army Competitive Category (ACC), Colonel (COL), Promotion Selection Board (PSB). This message only applies to officers in the In Zone (Primary Zone) of consideration. Officers may submit their request to opt-out from 05 May 2025 to 09 June 2025. Requests received after 2359 hours EST on 09 June 2025 will not receive any action.