Counseling of Officers Who Fail to Select for Promotion MILPERSMAN 1420-050 MILPERSMAN 1420-050 provides guidance for counseling Navy officers who fail to select for promotion. Officers must initiate the counseling request with their assignment officers. Counseling involves reviewing the officer's record and identifying potential reasons for the failure to select (FOS). The counseling officer must be senior and experienced in personnel matters. The document also outlines the coordination required between NAVPERSCOM and Career Management Departments.
