The Sergeant Major Assessment Program is intended to find the best individuals to serve in CSM and key billet positions by using objective assessments to complement the current use of subjective evaluations. The initial prototype took place in November 2020 at Fort Knox, KY with 28 candidates participating in the FY22 Battalion Commander Assessment Program (BCAP). Candidates underwent a series of assessments including the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), cognitive and non-cognitive assessments, psychometric assessments, written communication, and the collection of peer and subordinate feedback. The program culminated with a double-blind interview between candidates and a panel consisting of nominative SGMs and senior officers.