How likely is it that my battalion is really running out of waivers to SPC?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:50:08 -0400

Hello, this is my first time here and I figured this would be a good place to ask. So I entered the Army as a PFC which means I have about 19 months TIG and TIS. I do believe I am eligible for a waiver to SPC, however my PSG and NCOs have told me and several other PFCs that our battalion has run out of waivers to SPC. How true is this or am I getting the run around?

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Jul 3 at 2019 1:54 PM

SGT Eric Davis — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:54:24 -0400

Never heard of that for e1-e4 promotion cause the company commander should be able to promote

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Jul 3 at 2019 1:55 PM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:55:55 -0400

There are only so many waivers based on the density of the TOE/TDA, so you're most likely getting good information. I will ask, what are you doing to make yourself worthy of one of the elusive waivers if/when one becomes available? Good Luck!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2019 1:56 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:56:23 -0400

If you are on Active Duty, units/battalions are allotted a certain number of waivers they can give. If they ran out, then they have run out. You can always ask your PSG about the AAA-119 Waiver Allocation report. That will show how many waivers are allowed and how many have been used.

Response by PV2 Duane Schlender made Jul 3 at 2019 1:56 PM

PV2 Duane Schlender — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:56:29 -0400

It is most likely a case of trying to prevent "too many chiefs not enough indians"

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jul 3 at 2019 5:20 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:20:46 -0400

I'm sure they do have limits, but I've rarely heard of waivers being used, so I'm surprised to hear that they have hit the limit. Is everyone getting their EIBs and Tabs or what?