Posted on Nov 25, 2019
How Long Does a Lower Enlisted Promotion Usually Take?
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So on Friday, I got my APFT flag lifted, which will start the process for getting me promoted to SPC.
This will be my first military promotion since I started as a PFC, and I’m wondering about how long it takes for the flag to be reflected as removed from an ERB and the promotion to actually be official.
This will be my first military promotion since I started as a PFC, and I’m wondering about how long it takes for the flag to be reflected as removed from an ERB and the promotion to actually be official.
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Ok, you started as a PFC which means you are had ROTC and thus some level and understanding of physical requirements. How is it that you failed your APFT being a PFC?
As to your question, by reg you are supposed to have 18 months TIS and 3 months TIG to get promoted to E-4. The time it takes to get promoted will vary as it takes a few days for the flag getting lifted to actually register in the system and then it takes a bit for the actual promotion. Usually 30 days ish.
As to your question, by reg you are supposed to have 18 months TIS and 3 months TIG to get promoted to E-4. The time it takes to get promoted will vary as it takes a few days for the flag getting lifted to actually register in the system and then it takes a bit for the actual promotion. Usually 30 days ish.
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SPC Jordan Brown
I did not go to ROTC. I enlisted as non prior service starting out as an E3 because I had enough college credits to start out at that grade.
However, you are absolutely correct that I know the requirements for APFT, that was a tremendous failure on my part.
I am National Guard and have 40 months TIS.
I was very overdue for a record and just recently started kicking myself into gear to pass.
However, you are absolutely correct that I know the requirements for APFT, that was a tremendous failure on my part.
I am National Guard and have 40 months TIS.
I was very overdue for a record and just recently started kicking myself into gear to pass.
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
Starting with PFC does not mean ROTC - it means most likely an associate's. I came in as a SPC because of my Bachelor's.
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I understand being firm on PT standards by all means SSG but it's a little unnecessary to harp him for failing and he passed thus why he said his flag was lifted. He doesnt know something so hes asking. Not looking to be out down for failing once for maybe a reason we dont know.
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SSG Brian G.
PFC (Join to see) - No one was harping him about it. I asked a simple question. He is a PFC which means barring a medical reason, he really has no legitimate reason to have failed an APFT.
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You got about 30 days or so for all systems to update and then get your SPC. Could be two weeks.
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Wow there are some harsh responses in this thread. I think from what this young soldier has said he realizes his part of the mistake of not staying physically fit enough to pass his APFT. Yes we are supposed to take 2 per year in the reserves or guard, but sometimes things get put on the back burner and then suddenly you show up to drill and suddenly it’s “hey soldier you’re taking an APFT for record today” and then sometimes people squeak by and other times they just fall under the line. It happens. I think this soldier realizes his mistake and hopefully (and from his responses it sounds like he has) he takes it as a learning opportunity and keeps his fitness up. No reason to beat a dead horse.
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Should be a great indicator of the basic needs. A pretest to the new test.. if the soldier is failing or barely meeting standards now.. he doesn't stand a chance
Should be a great indicator of the basic needs. A pretest to the new test.. if the soldier is failing or barely meeting standards now.. he doesn't stand a chance
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MAJ (Join to see) yes I have everything documented, but my va rep is clueless and so is my first Sgt on prior active duty and still serving cases lol learning as we go. But I have passing pt tests.. so I'm gonna re enlist for my sake.. I'm 92f fueler as of now.. and I can tell you.. I was stationed at fort hood.. that last shooting happened next door.. just because you're a not a combat mos doesn't mean you won't be in the action
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MAJ (Join to see) thank you but I also hope you see a different side of the military, one team one fight.. you do not have a guarantee s1 job or what ever, we are all soldiers and trained to fire a weapon and expected to maintain ourselves pure and simple.. weather your 11brove or a 92 series.. no pitty
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