HRC Told me my promotion orders will take 3-5 weeks. Why?

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:28:05 -0400

I'm in the IRR, and I got selected for promotion last year. Today's my 6 year TIG date, and I got an email from HRC that tells me it'll take 3-5 weeks to process my orders.

Why? I'd ask directly, but I'm trying not to piss off the people actually working on my orders. If anyone has insight into this process, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jul 25 at 2016 1:53 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:53:40 -0400

My first reaction is:
How did you get promoted while on IRR?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2016 2:22 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:22:18 -0400

Back up in the typing pool?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2016 4:07 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:07:35 -0400

HRC has a sort of business flow, where they process certain actions at certain times of the month for efficiency. For bigger-scale actions like PCS orders (not Warrant Promotions!) they will also sort it by alphabet or sometimes an OML.
The three-week estimate is the low end, the five-week one is if you just missed the cycle this month.

Don't worry, Chief. Your DOR will not be affected.