Meanwhile, soldiers who have been in good standing in their current ranks for long enough are identified as promotable and marked as such in HRC records. ... This creates a large pool of soldiers who are ready for promotion, so that the Army may draw on available soldiers as they are needed for higher-ranking promotions.

What does being promotable mean?

Able to be promoted; eligible for promotion. adjective.

What does promotable mean in the Navy?

Announcing on the 15th will give Soldiers a two-week notice of their promotion selection. ... "In the past, when a Soldier was selected they were considered 'promotable,' assigned a sequence number, and waited to get promoted," he said. "Now, a Soldier's promotion will be based on their OML standing and needs of the Army."