1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 30 March 2027.
2. This MILPER message describes the process and specific eligibility criteria which allows officers to request to defer promotion consideration (opt-out) from the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27), Army Competitive Category (ACC), Lieutenant Colonel (LTC/O5), 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 08 April 2026 to 17 May 2026. The application portal closes at 2359 hours eastern standard time (EST) on 17 May 2026 and will not be re-opened for late submissions.