Wow people really do come here and ask the same question over and over even though it's answered in the recent 2 to 3 pages.

Yes of course there are criteria and formulae to determine when an officer is up for promotion. But the information is confidential and kept within HR. We don't get any of this information.

Can P or RO help? Yes, but only by raising CEP. The higher the CEP, the shorter the interval between being identified for promotion. Once identified, your P will be invited to recommend.