Posted on Feb 11, 2016
I was promoted from E-1 to E-3, never wore the pv2 insignia and never recieved E-2 pay. Is this a common occurrence?
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I was away at basic and earned E-1 pay, when I returned home to my unit, I was told I was set to be promoted to E-3 on 31AUG2015. After I did some talking with the HR specialist, he said I should've received E-2 while I was at basic, but never received that pay grade, is there anyway to get back pay from that?
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Keep the attention of that HR Specialist, and ask him what paperwork is required to validate this. Then take that paperwork to the Pay office.
Cardinal rules:
--Take down names of everyone that told you everything about every issue. Leading with, "Some guy told me that..." will not get you far.
--Keep copies of EVERYTHING in your whole career
Cardinal rules:
--Take down names of everyone that told you everything about every issue. Leading with, "Some guy told me that..." will not get you far.
--Keep copies of EVERYTHING in your whole career
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I would complain that I never had the opportunity to do my time as an E2 and demand that I be given the opportunity to experience that rank!
All kidding aside, I would follow the steps outlined by CSM Felipe Mendez. As expected, he nailed it right on the head
All kidding aside, I would follow the steps outlined by CSM Felipe Mendez. As expected, he nailed it right on the head
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Back in 1982 the way it worked is you were an E-1 until the day after you completed Basic Training. Then you were promoted to whatever grade was promised on your enlistment document. I was given E-3 for enlisting for six years instead of four.
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