the Renaissance: the period of European history between the 14th and 17th centuries when there was a new interest in science and in ancient art and literature especially in Italy. : a situation or period of time when there is a new interest in something that has not been popular in a long time.
Every month you are deployed will get you 2 Army promotion points, for a maximum of 30/60 for SGT/SSG. This means that if you have been deployed, it can be a nice addition to your total points. But, if you have not been deployed, it is not going to cause you to miss out on promotion.
Someone in this forum mentioned that correspondence courses aren't the only way, any course that is taught and documented and has a training certificate signed by a LTC or higher is worth points. Points are evaluated on 40 hours of study and training equal to 4 promotion points. Drivers training, field sanitation training, hazardous material training, UMO, SDS, Air Assault, Airborne, EFMB, EIB, food handlers course, and so many more all can add up to the points you need.