How do I correct a disconnect between what I have in iPERMS, my ERB, and my promotion points?

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:17:25 -0500

AIT Student, and will be for a long time, so maybe I shouldn't worry about it. But I have a thing for trying to complete anything I can. I've finished SSD1 already, and I wanted to know how many promotion points I had-- but the unofficial worksheet is completely wrong. It gives me 20 points for completing a bachelor's while in service, which I did not do, and zero points for my credit hours.
My ERB shows zero credit hours, despite a document listing 141 existing in iPERMS. The Drill Sergeants are a bit busy for me to trouble with something that literally shouldn't affect me for a year or so. But is there someone I should email, a button I should click, or something along those lines to get someone to correct the information without much problem?
Or am I perhaps better off just waiting until my duty station to worry about this?

Bonus question: What does one do with a CompTIA cert? I have no idea how to add anything to my accomplishments, even if I have the correct numbers and qualifications. Is there perhaps a site I am unaware of, or is there no "Submit for review" option in the Army?

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jan 24 at 2019 2:52 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:52:48 -0500

SSG(P) James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4"?

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 24 at 2019 3:15 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:15:37 -0500

So during AIT, not many months after will you be competing for E5. I recommend you research these issues when you have time and approach your unit S1 when you get to your first duty station. Thank you for your service.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2019 3:26 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:26:39 -0500

You have 141 college credit hours (semester), but have not completed the degree requirements. Is that correct?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2019 7:25 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 19:25:18 -0500

Hahaha and so it begins!
Anyway to correct it you'll have to go through your DS to see someone in S1 to figure out what went wrong like CSM Darieus said below. Don't wait even though your DS might tell you that, your unit will appreciate you taking the initiative to manage your career.

+135 pts Civilian Ed (2 points per credit hour) Bachelors degree maxes it out
+0 pts Military Awards
+0 pts Military Ed
+340 pts Military Training (300 APFT for 180 pts + Weapons Qual 160 pts for 40/40 Expert)
https://ec.militarytimes.com/static/pdfs/STEP_Weapons_Qual_SGT_SSG.pdf
https://ec.militarytimes.com/static/pdfs/STEP_APFT_Table_SGT_SSG.pdf

= 475 pts total ?

STEP_Weapons_Qual_SGT_SSG.pdf

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2019 8:47 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:47:38 -0500

Some certifications can be added to your ERB. I know that I had Sec+ on my ORB. I know that there is a lot to learn in the cyber curriculum, so free time may be limited. Hopefully, you have a good relationship with your drill dergeants and they are willing to try to assist you with being able to speak with S1/HRC to work on resolving the issues that you are experiencing. Document all your potential issues with your ERB and iPERMS documents, so you know what needs to be addressed when you are allotted time to sit down with someone. The last thing you want to do it forget things that need to be added or fixed and have to reschedule a time to sit down with someone again.

When did you start 17C?

Response by SGT Richard H. made Jan 25 at 2019 7:18 PM

SGT Richard H. — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:18:44 -0500

I don't know how to correct your problem...I just had to laugh that right after "discipline" it says "bad".

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2019 10:43 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 10:43:46 -0500

Being a specialist in AIT doesn’t mean you should sit on it for ANY reason. Go ahead and get in that battle rhythm of fixing your paperwork to reflect what it should, otherwise you risk screwing yourself in the future.

So, you’re and 17C AIT student? Your drills are there to provide guidance on getting these things fixed. They may not know the exact answer but there are resources to fix these things they (and you) have access to. Between them, your 1SG and S1 (work permission on speaking with both before you just barge in the door) you can get these things corrected. Your 1SG is a awesome NCO, so don’t be afraid to ask him to leverage his knowledge to help you out, just do so respectfully and with you DS’s knowledge of you doing so. I believe I know your training room NCO also, hit him up.

TLDR; You have several resources within the company to fix your problems, utilize them and don’t wait to do so.