How do Army Reserve promotions work when you have more than one MOS?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 19:26:36 -0500

My question is this. If a SM has multiple MOS and puts forth a promotion packet; is all MOS considered or just the PMOS? I have been told 1 packet is good for all MOS. I have been told I need 1 packet per MOS. No one seems to know the truth. Also if I made the PPRL as X MOS and had to xfer units and now my PMOS is Y will that effect the PPRL and will I only be considered for my old PMOS? TIA

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2016 10:31 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 22:31:28 -0500

Ok.....I will start by stating that I'm shocked as hell that your S-1 or even your RPAC could not or would not answer this. Your packet is considered off of your PMOS. Yes, when you get picked up for SGT, your others will rise into the 20 level as well. And NO...you do not need one packet per MOS....as your packet will have documentation stating all of your MOS's. As for transferring for a promotion, here is how this works.......If the only way for you to get promoted to SGT is by transferring to a different unit (and even if you have to transfer into one of your old MOSs), then your orders (both promotion and transfer) will (should) state this. You will have to stay within that unit you transfer to for one year in order to retain your rank. But the caveat is that you would have to declare how many miles you are willing to travel to receive a promotion....whether it be in your PMOS or SMOS. If you are still needing clarification....contact HRC and they can give you the proper info.

Response by LTC John Mohor made Dec 12 at 2016 12:03 AM

LTC John Mohor — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:03:44 -0500

SPC Joshua M you can trust the comments from SSG Thomas Livingston as that's how I observed it working during my time in the Army Reserve. Good luck in all your future endeavors! Remember take care of your Soldiers and they'll help take care of you. Just don't neglect your individual responsibilities !

Response by SFC (Retired) Efrain Hernandez made Dec 12 at 2016 10:57 AM

SFC (Retired) Efrain Hernandez — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:57:06 -0500

This is a great example on how to take care of soldiers, or lack of. When your currently active in Reserve or Active duty, and you have to resort to FORUMS to get answers on how things work, or should there is a problem. If your reading this and it applies to you, fix it! Take care of soldiers, as they are what makes the Military what it should be.
I am retired, and now have a son on active duty, its very pathetic, to tell him things how they should be, and he asks why his NCOs are not telling him this...
i hope this experience has taught you to take care of soldiers, and help them so they too can have a successful career.