If twice passed over for promotion (USMC), how long until my new EAS reflects?

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 21:09:08 -0500

After finding out I was twice passed over for promotion I was told my EAS would be changed to September of this year. It has been a few weeks since I was told this and it has not yet changed. I am waiting for my new EAS to show up so I can begin working on a conditional release form to serve with another branch.

Response by Sgt Charles Welling made Feb 21 at 2019 10:25 PM

Sgt Charles Welling — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 22:25:08 -0500

Before I would enter, or try to enter, another service I would ask some honest questions as regards my being passed over twice. It would appear some soul searching is in order regarding performance. Best of luck.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 22 at 2019 3:12 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:12:37 -0500

Question for clarification.
Have you been passed over in the above zone? (as in passed over for promotion in the below zone, in the promotion zone, and in the above zone?) Receiving 3 total looks for promotion? I'm assuming you are on your third enlistment (career status) and past the 8 year mark, which would make this current enlistment go to the 12-13 year.

https://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Publications/MCO%20P1400.32D%20W%20CH%201-2.pdf

Here's the USMC promotion and seps manual. I was not able to find anything regarding adjusting an EAS. This is assuming you didn't extend to meet board requirements.

404 - File or directory not found.

Response by Sgt Chuck Stewart made Mar 6 at 2019 6:16 PM

Sgt Chuck Stewart — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:16:25 -0500

First, why were you passed over. 2nd you could always change your MOS. 3rd you could try to become a Warrant Officer.

Response by Sgt Chuck Stewart made Apr 29 at 2019 7:27 PM

Sgt Chuck Stewart — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 19:27:37 -0400

Why not change your MOS and give yourself another opportunity to get promoted. That is if you are a dedicated Marine. This is advice I wish someone would have given me when I got out. The Corps was downsizing and I got caught up in it. I wanted to retire a Master Gunnery Sgt and I regret everyday that I've been out of the Corps

Response by Sgt Bill Newman made Oct 23 at 2019 7:05 PM

Sgt Bill Newman — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:05:07 -0400

Yup self check Marine, review your pros & cons. Something could be hiding or check with a Career Jammer may be able to locate the mos rank freeze quicker than anyone in the company...