Are Reserve promotions from PFC to SPC automatic?

SGT Bradley Dixon — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 23:33:55 -0400

Are promotions from PFC to SPC automatic as they are for all other ranks in the Army, or is there a requirement that differs from the Active Duty side. I have a buddy in my unit who has met all the TIS/TIG to automatically promote, he is green in all categories and our command is not promoting him. Please help, I dont want a promotion held over my head either.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Sep 1 at 2020 11:43 PM

SSG Brian G. — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 23:43:49 -0400

Nope. They are not automatic. At all. Promotion is not and never was automatic. Not on AD and certainly not in AR or NG. There are TIG and TIS requirements for each grade to reach a minimal window where a SM can be promoted but to promote that always requires command initiation. The commander had to put them in for promotion to the next E grade.

There is nothing saying that a commander has to promote a soldier that reaches the minimal TIG/TIS window, only that they can. He needs to get with his next line supervisor and start inquiring.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2020 12:52 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:52:49 -0400

Your buddy's solution is simple. He needs to take his FLL in hand to open door policy and inquire why, as a green, qualified Soldier that meets TIS/TIR, he has not been advanced. Quite frankly, his FLL should have been on top of this before it became an issue and taken steps to correct problems that may have delayed the advancement.

I don't understand the part about you not wanting a promotion held over your head either. As a SPC, you have to put together a packet that will be reviewed by a semi-centralized board (local board, usually), I think they meet quarterly in the RC. It is this board that makes the promotion decision. Your commander can have some input on your readiness to take on more responsibility (and that input is generally given due consideration). Have you submitted a promotion packet yet, future Sergeant?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2020 1:13 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 01:13:05 -0400

If he is GREEN across the board...the only question left to ask is why the Commander hasn't signed a 4187 to advance them to SPC.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2020 8:27 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 08:27:19 -0400

The process is automatic in the active component, unless the unit flags the Soldier.
The process in the reserve components requires an action at BDE level S1.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2020 5:05 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:05:26 -0400

Supposed to be if you can pass the APFT or whatever it is now

Response by SGT Tom Recupero made Sep 2 at 2020 7:15 PM

SGT Tom Recupero — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:15:07 -0400

Check your mypay, if it says E-4 you’re good

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2020 10:33 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:33:38 -0400

First off, in active duty, you earn your specialist.. it's not candy.. you serve your time and do your job.. I'm reserves now but I earned my rank active duty.. you guys serve a quarter or less of the time active duty.. all in all it should take you like 6 years.. shut up and put up..