SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269082 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2016-01-30T13:08:28-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269082

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2016-01-30T13:08:28-05:00 2016-01-30T13:08:28-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269091

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;d say no. I was promoted down range but couldn&#39;t wear it till the commander put it on me. Took two weeks but didn&#39;t matter. Was still getting E6 pay.

2016-01-30T13:10:50-05:00 2016-01-30T13:10:50-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269102

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>From what I was told no , but congrats!

2016-01-30T13:14:19-05:00 2016-01-30T13:14:19-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269105

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wait for the promotion ceremony, you are getting paid either way.

2016-01-30T13:15:48-05:00 2016-01-30T13:15:48-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269106

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would say no, getting promoted is one of those things that should be held to a high standard and that means getting it recognized in a ceremonial setting. Again this is my personal opinion and not IAW with any regulation that I know of. Not even from PVT to PV2 I wouldn&#39;t tell to do that jazz.

2016-01-30T13:15:52-05:00 2016-01-30T13:15:52-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1269113

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do what your rank can handle. Usually the Bn Commander likes to pin the SFC. You're still getting paid and your men still call you the same thing.

2016-01-30T13:19:02-05:00 2016-01-30T13:19:02-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269120

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you wanted to be technical, if you have your orders and you are being paid as a SFC, you could. BUT, wouldn&#39;t you rather get pinned and go through the steps and feel welcomed? I mean if you are getting paid as a SFC then how much does it matter to wait until the pinning? My 2 cents.

2016-01-30T13:20:57-05:00 2016-01-30T13:20:57-05:00 SSG Byron Hewett 1269133

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>its technically your choice to have a promotion ceremony but no you should not until you have the official promotion orders in hand and the 2 thumb up from 1st SGT and Commander.

2016-01-30T13:25:36-05:00 2016-01-30T13:25:36-05:00 SFC Michael Hasbun 1269146

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The instant your name comes down on orders, on the effective date of the orders you ARE that rank. The ceremony is an unofficial nicety. It&#39;s the orders that promote you, not a ceremony...

2016-01-30T13:32:13-05:00 2016-01-30T13:32:13-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1269161

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes that would make it wrong, one does not promote oneself. In addition promotion to SFC is an important moment as an NCO (without dismissing other NCO promotions), you move from a junior NCO into the senior ranks. Wait till someone pins you and two it's not Feb 1st. Just saying.

2016-01-30T13:37:24-05:00 2016-01-30T13:37:24-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 1269162

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>According to the enlisted promotion reg your promotion can not be held up because of waiting on a ceremony. But since your orders were cut you are a SFC and are being paid as one so technically you were promoted and aren&#39;t waiting on the ceremony. It is generally considered to be in bad taste to pin yourself though and you should wait until your commander actually pins you to wear it.

2016-01-30T13:38:02-05:00 2016-01-30T13:38:02-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269167

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It might be alright but if your 1SG or commander wants a ceremony you may piss them off.

2016-01-30T13:39:34-05:00 2016-01-30T13:39:34-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269220

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you have the promotion order you have the right.

2016-01-30T13:57:57-05:00 2016-01-30T13:57:57-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1269230

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would say yes unless your 1SG is asking for a time and place...but if they are dragging their feet, wear the rank you earned.

2016-01-30T14:04:31-05:00 2016-01-30T14:04:31-05:00 SSG Keith Cashion 1269232

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You waited this long...a gew more days won't even matter. Besides it's the weekend...that is unless you have duty.

2016-01-30T14:06:02-05:00 2016-01-30T14:06:02-05:00 CPO Curtiss Hill 1269235

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What does your ID card reflect? I don't know Army protocols; but I would wait for the promotion warrant.

2016-01-30T14:07:20-05:00 2016-01-30T14:07:20-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 1269270

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you don't have orders can't wear

2016-01-30T14:29:40-05:00 2016-01-30T14:29:40-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1269271

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I got promoted to SFC, DOR 1JAN16, I reported to my January drill wearing SSG. This was despite having already updated my ID card, and AKO already reflecting the new rank. <br /><br />My OPS NCO and CSM both asked why I was not wearing it yet. I told them that I knew I could, but I wanted to give the CO a chance to do the ceremony out of respect for him

2016-01-30T14:30:19-05:00 2016-01-30T14:30:19-05:00 SFC Rollie Hubbard 1269337

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Since it is not 1 Feb. yet NO

2016-01-30T14:59:05-05:00 2016-01-30T14:59:05-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1269377

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can pin yourself, but I would at least give your unit the opportunity to do it right. At least wait until the effective date as well. I can&#39;t stand that some 1SGs try to make Soldiers wait to wear what they have earned. If my Soldier wants to be promoted asap, wearing flip flops, in the middle of the Tigress river, so be it. It is his/her promotion by the way.

2016-01-30T15:13:24-05:00 2016-01-30T15:13:24-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1269386

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Oh, by the way. You can have whoever you want to pin on your rank. The commander facilitates the promotion and publishes the order, that is all.

2016-01-30T15:15:59-05:00 2016-01-30T15:15:59-05:00 SFC Carlos Gamino 1269392

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not sureif this correct. The BN commander pins the rank.

2016-01-30T15:17:16-05:00 2016-01-30T15:17:16-05:00 SSG Michael Scott 1269430

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Unless you got orders. Or, out west where the judge in San Fran, cali, said your can wear medals that you have not earned, freedom of speech he said. I say bullshit to that one.

2016-01-30T15:32:05-05:00 2016-01-30T15:32:05-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269434

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes .. Of course. As long as you have Promotion Orders.

2016-01-30T15:33:33-05:00 2016-01-30T15:33:33-05:00 SFC Kenneth Hunnell 1269460

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, 1 Feb is this coming Monday

2016-01-30T15:49:03-05:00 2016-01-30T15:49:03-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1269532

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. It has not been presented to you. You would tell your soldiers the same thing right? Just because it showed up on their erb you wouldn't just say "put it on". That diminishes the significance of promotion. Wait the couple of days and then pin. I am in the same boat. Made the 7 list and waiting for my date. Stay strong.

2016-01-30T16:24:56-05:00 2016-01-30T16:24:56-05:00 Capt Private RallyPoint Member 1269541

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was on a Army post when I made 1LT. I just pinned in on and went to class. The Army folks were afraid I would be busted and insisted I had to wait until someone did it for me. <br /><br />They also got very excited when we were in a jeep and a jeep with an officer came the other way and I didn't salute.<br /><br />LOL Different strokes for different folks.

2016-01-30T16:28:12-05:00 2016-01-30T16:28:12-05:00 1SG David Niles 1269648

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I pinned right off the stage of ANCOC graduation. Should have seen the face of some of my class mates.

2016-01-30T17:09:29-05:00 2016-01-30T17:09:29-05:00 SFC A.M. Drake 1269784

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you have orders then it's ok

2016-01-30T18:18:10-05:00 2016-01-30T18:18:10-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1270158

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Think of the example to the junior enlisted it would state . Some traditions and honors should be upheld specially from the NCO Corp. Wait for the ceremony and do it in ASU ...senior NCO

2016-01-30T21:45:47-05:00 2016-01-30T21:45:47-05:00 CSM Carl Cunningham 1270177

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No.

2016-01-30T21:56:31-05:00 2016-01-30T21:56:31-05:00 COL Charles Williams 1270348

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think you need to be passed the promotion effective date to wear it... the ceremony, while the right thing to do, is not required. <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="329269" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/329269-12h-construction-engineering-supervisor">SFC Private RallyPoint Member</a> . Congratulations, and Climb to Glory!

2016-01-30T23:53:08-05:00 2016-01-30T23:53:08-05:00 SSG Clarence Blackburn 1270518

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wait for the ceremony you deserve it for making SFC.

2016-01-31T06:19:41-05:00 2016-01-31T06:19:41-05:00 SSG Brian Tobin 1270729

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wow people, read the post. He is asking if it is ok to wear the rank on his promotion date? Not two days early. Just get with your boss and ask what the deal is on a ceremony if your down range and it won&#39;t happen for sometime then wear away and they can do the ceremony when able.

2016-01-31T10:12:58-05:00 2016-01-31T10:12:58-05:00 1SG Justin Little 1270754

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wait for the ceremony!

2016-01-31T10:21:52-05:00 2016-01-31T10:21:52-05:00 SSG Ronald Colwell 1270950

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Out of respect for your command, you should wait, give some time. If nothing happens, inquire about it.. All my promotions were just leadership giving me the orders, I've never had any pin on ceremony,

2016-01-31T11:53:15-05:00 2016-01-31T11:53:15-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1271145

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Its ok to wear it but it's disrespectful to your 1SG or CSM. It's a tradition that earned to slap them rank on you which is unfortunately is slowly dying. Before you make your move, make sure to talk to your 1SG and ask if the ceremony would even take place. If he said yes, wait until the end of the day of your promotion date... If he forgets, well too bad.<br /><br />For me I waited just over a week because my 1SG was on leave and he wanted to pin me when I got my E7. I honored his request...<br /><br />And plus its not like you're losing any money if you don't put it on the day you're getting promoted.

2016-01-31T14:05:44-05:00 2016-01-31T14:05:44-05:00 SSG Leroy Farmer 1271349

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Back in the day there was an unofficial policy of "frocking." One could wear the rank, execute the duties of E-7, because there promotion was approved and it was simply waiting a couple weeks to a month. To the best of my knowledge, that policy has officially been banned. One has to wait for the calendar to catch up to the date on the orders.

2016-01-31T16:21:37-05:00 2016-01-31T16:21:37-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 1271403

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>On 1 February, you can wear it.

2016-01-31T16:39:25-05:00 2016-01-31T16:39:25-05:00 CW3 Clayton C. 1271517

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I waited so my wife could pin my second rocker. It was only a couple of days.<br /><br />You don't technically have to wait on anyone. Come Monday you're a SFC if you're on the 1 FEB promotion orders. But not only could it be considered bad form, the Soldiers won't see you pinned. It's a good thing for everyone to see a promotion. Today so many bad things have to be discussed in formation, it's good to have the positive things. Do what you feel is the right thing.

2016-01-31T17:39:50-05:00 2016-01-31T17:39:50-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1271753

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What did you decide after all the advice?

2016-01-31T19:33:19-05:00 2016-01-31T19:33:19-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1271840

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do it in front of your next unit brother, it's important. I know the feeling I'm waiting for my number right now. I can almost feel your pain, but I'll wait to do it at my new unit.

2016-01-31T20:37:37-05:00 2016-01-31T20:37:37-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1272219

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="329269" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/329269-12h-construction-engineering-supervisor">SFC Private RallyPoint Member</a> For the Army, you are already a SFC as of today, but I am sure that you can wait a couple days for your ceremony in front of your Soldiers.

2016-02-01T02:19:52-05:00 2016-02-01T02:19:52-05:00 PO1 Rick Serviss 1272278

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm not sure about the Army. The Navy allows a person to be frocked (wear the stripes of the higher pay grade but not yet be paid for the position). There might or might not be a ceremony but frocking is done by official letter notification to the member.

2016-02-01T04:47:33-05:00 2016-02-01T04:47:33-05:00 COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM 1272545

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If your DOR is already past and you have promotion orders then a ceremony is merely a formality. Your decision to wear the rank or not. My question is this: if you feel that you must wear the rank without the ceremony then why have a ceremony? Also remember that a ceremony is not just about you. It is about family, friends, and your unit as well. What message are you sending if you wear the rank without or before a ceremony?

2016-02-01T09:24:30-05:00 2016-02-01T09:24:30-05:00 MSgt Private RallyPoint Member 1272735

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m sorry, but we have either very weird regulations, or just very interesting people serving in our military. <br /><br />Some of these topics are so crazy to me. <br /><br />If you are officially ordered/promoted, a ceremony is a formality that is not necessarily a requirement, but more so a recommendation. However, you have been officially ORDERED to be wearing the rank of SFC on Feb. 1. <br /><br />If you show up to work wearing SSG stipes on Feb. 1 you are out of regulation. It&#39;s hard to imagine this is any different across the services. I mean what if you were in the middle of a gunfight on Feb. 1.

2016-02-01T10:41:15-05:00 2016-02-01T10:41:15-05:00 Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member 1273092

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am going to have to disagree with most on here. If it is past your official DOR then go ahead and wear it, if that is what you want to do. If they asked you to wait then I could see it. But if they didn&#39;t have the courtesy to ask your preference and just expect you to wait then I go ahead and pin on if that is what you want. Sometimes leadership can&#39;t do it at a convenient time and at that point if you want the ceremony then wait. Any 1Sgt, or Chief working for me would get an ear full if I heard him tell somebody to wait because I or they wanted you to do it later down the road. It is not anybody else&#39;s rank but yours, you earned it. I would never ever hold it against you, look down on you or feel slighted in any way that you decided not to wait for my schedule to clear for something you clearly earned. I hold a certain disdain for supervisors and commanders who do.

2016-02-01T13:04:53-05:00 2016-02-01T13:04:53-05:00 SrA Paul Pfeil 1273246

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Nope nothing in there requiring a ceremony. Though it is definitely in your best interests not to piss off those above you. And as a jr. Nco, you should know better than to whine in public forum. Perhaps suck it up and be grateful for what you are given. If you can't, perhaps you should not be given it.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/02/23/army-promotion-regulation-updated/23492405/">http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/02/23/army-promotion-regulation-updated/23492405/</a>

2016-02-01T14:13:27-05:00 2016-02-01T14:13:27-05:00 CPO Donald Crisp 1273263

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is absolutely right. If you are filling the position of the rank, being paid at the rank, and worked to get the rank, I see the need for others to validate your accomplishment is great for them. If you've received the promotion from HQ, wear it and let the others worry about the ceremonies. Sorry, I do believe in tradition, but the way things are these days, it is a matter of "well, we need to wait for SSG to be advanced so we can do the ceremony all at once. That I'm not good with. I earned my rank and I'll be darned if I'm going wait.

2016-02-01T14:19:54-05:00 2016-02-01T14:19:54-05:00 SSG Pamela Smejkal 1273436

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Let me tell you a little story. I got orders to be promoted into another unit. At the time I was on ADSW order ( Avtive Duty for Special Work) my order were cut 1July04. August drill, I could drill with my unit due to my ADSW assignment, but we were all at the same location. The SGM I work for told me to pin on my SSG as my new rank would benefit my authority for the event. September I attended my Phase 1 of BNOC and already word was coming to me "who the hell does she think she is promoting herself"... Let's just say that who I was and how hard I worked to get to where I was was null and void. Not only did the CDR and CDM of my new unit bad mouth me, but their opinion was told to my soon to be new soldiers before I even arrived to the unit. Oct I reported to the unit (weapons qualifications) I was a cook in the kitchen all weekend and they waited until final formation on Sunday to "pin my rank". Personally I could give a shit others opinions, but when it came to ruining my reputation without personally confronting me and instead telling my future soldiers I had some nerve... And unprofessional. Would I do anything different, NO. Would I suggest another NCO go and do it, NO

2016-02-01T15:36:01-05:00 2016-02-01T15:36:01-05:00 SFC Thomas Howes 1273740

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hell all they did for me is hand it to me and sent me to a new unit that was short SFC

2016-02-01T18:14:23-05:00 2016-02-01T18:14:23-05:00 Sgt Lew Dunham 1274251

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I never had a promotion ceremony 73-77 ... pinned myself ...

2016-02-01T22:09:59-05:00 2016-02-01T22:09:59-05:00 MSgt Private RallyPoint Member 1274462

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's crazy how different the services are. When your DOR comes up in the Air Force, you sew(pin, tack, etc) on. While we do have promotion ceremonies, that does not dictate whether you are wearing it or not.

2016-02-02T00:50:34-05:00 2016-02-02T00:50:34-05:00 LTC Reginald Brown 1274508

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It sometimes depends on the situation: remote area, poor planning by the command, significant readiness training or operation. Generally, if the command knows it can not do the "ceremony" soldiers are allowed to put rank on, but when the ceremony actually happens the lower rank is worn, then removed for pinning the new rank. Since promotion to SFC is generally a significant career point, not only for the soldier but for the unit, the commander and S1 should have been planning the ceremony weeks ago in coordination with the S3. Either way, relax; you have been recognized for demonstrated potential for increased responsibility, do the job; and ensure the soldiers you lead are properly recognized with promotions, awards, counseling and discipline on time because you have planned and coordinated effectively. As I write this, on 2 Feb, you are a senior NCO with all of the expectations and responsibilities of that rank - own it, whether you wear it or not.

2016-02-02T03:11:53-05:00 2016-02-02T03:11:53-05:00 CPO Tim Dickey 1275446

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only in the Navy; we call it frocking.

2016-02-02T12:45:40-05:00 2016-02-02T12:45:40-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1276855

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Definitely bad taste and not setting a good example for Jr NCO'S to follow pinning yourself. I would wait as well for ceremony.

2016-02-03T00:04:57-05:00 2016-02-03T00:04:57-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1278427

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If there is nobody arohnd to promote you and you have orders... YEAH!!! I am a reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee (assigned to an Active Duty Unit), and was promoted while nlt activated. MY unit called, and congratulated me, however, they made no plans to be properly awarded. I bought my rank, put it on, updated my ID card, and showed up to drill wearing my rank, with no issue.

2016-02-03T18:32:24-05:00 2016-02-03T18:32:24-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1278432

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as you have your orders. :)

2016-02-03T18:36:24-05:00 2016-02-03T18:36:24-05:00 SPC David Glines 1279165

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>you should be able to if you have all the qualifications and requirements and being paid for that grade you should tell your chain of command to get there heads out of there forth points of contact

2016-02-04T02:29:02-05:00 2016-02-04T02:29:02-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1281577

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's okay

2016-02-05T03:12:34-05:00 2016-02-05T03:12:34-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1291021

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's best to give your unit the opportunity to pin on your rank. It is an honor towards yourself and respectful for that command.

2016-02-09T16:00:18-05:00 2016-02-09T16:00:18-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1305606

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I made the cutoff for Sergeant my DOR was to be 1 FEB 1996 whereby my company made me wait until they new if another Soldier had made it or not due to discrepancies in his promotion file. What pissed me off was my First Sergeant supporting a Soldier from our sister Company having me do push-ups who had the same DOR but had already been pinned. However, karma is real while he was later all of kicked out of the Army while I ran into him at Brook Army Medical Center where I was an SFC and he a SSG when he cried me his river of tears. I simply shook his hand and wished him well as it is never good to dwell in the past but moreover look fondly on the negative and positive as they are life lessons.<br /><br />SFC Stevens, wait for the ceremony and remember that our rank does not define us but speaks to a level of responsibility we have been entrusted with.

2016-02-16T06:49:16-05:00 2016-02-16T06:49:16-05:00 LTC Paul Labrador 1311764

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Technically? You were a SFC as of the first of the month and have the right to wear the rank. However, as others have stated, not having a ceremony is considered poor form, particularly for a senior NCO or officer. Congrats on the promotion!

2016-02-18T11:17:51-05:00 2016-02-18T11:17:51-05:00 SFC Rick H 1319861

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Agreed! wait for your promotion ceremony! why would anyone want to promote themselves!?

2016-02-21T20:20:15-05:00 2016-02-21T20:20:15-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1325668

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you have the orders promoting you you are allowed to wear said rank prom cermonies are only a tradition i never did a promo cermony.

2016-02-23T17:47:17-05:00 2016-02-23T17:47:17-05:00 SFC George Gain 1354036

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely!! The fact is you have orders for your promotion. The ceremony is just that....it is only a ceremony. When I made E5 back in 1986 I went and picked up my own orders from the S1 and had them later pinned on by the 1SG.

2016-03-04T10:44:06-05:00 2016-03-04T10:44:06-05:00 SrA Edward Vong 1393574

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are allowed the wear your rank when you have had your sew on date.

2016-03-21T15:18:17-04:00 2016-03-21T15:18:17-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1395817

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>LOL. I didnt that back in 2011 and my BN CSM made me take it off and have a ceremony. Was cool that my BDE CDR ended up pinning me since my wife was in another state

2016-03-22T12:45:39-04:00 2016-03-22T12:45:39-04:00 SFC Tammy Tate 1549857

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>And this really is a question.......

2016-05-22T10:30:35-04:00 2016-05-22T10:30:35-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 3336203

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No

2018-02-08T16:40:37-05:00 2018-02-08T16:40:37-05:00 SGM Private RallyPoint Member 3643084

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ya think we got an answer yet to this two-year-old question??? Cmon Rally Point...

2018-05-19T18:19:51-04:00 2018-05-19T18:19:51-04:00 MSG John Duchesneau 3652883

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know of no regulation that says you can&#39;t wear your rank unless you have had a promotion ceremony. You should wear the rank you hold - its that simple. If your 1SG has an issue with that, then ask him to pin you at the next formation.

2018-05-22T23:15:17-04:00 2018-05-22T23:15:17-04:00 SGM Bill Frazer 3653736

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If it is in your records, with orders, then it&#39;s kosher- damn shame your unit didn&#39;t think so tho.

2018-05-23T09:18:59-04:00 2018-05-23T09:18:59-04:00 Maj John Bell 3654396

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In my opinion, if your Date of Rank is 1 Feb 2016, every time you put on the uniform since, you&#39;ve been out of uniform.

2018-05-23T12:33:20-04:00 2018-05-23T12:33:20-04:00 LTC Jason Mackay 3655801

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is there a Ceremony planned? I wouldn’t pin on before, then take it off for a Ceremony. It’s like faking the moon landing

2018-05-23T21:47:05-04:00 2018-05-23T21:47:05-04:00 SFC James Welch 3987232

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When you make E-7 that is a major accomplishment in your career. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t have a promotion ceremony. Could you explain this?

2018-09-23T08:28:31-04:00 2018-09-23T08:28:31-04:00 SFC Robert Walton 3987324

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your post is Jan 30 2016 DOR is 1 Feb 2016 Your pay will start as of your DOR Date Wait it out your getting paid if you haven&#39;t been Promoted by the end of the 1st week in Feb. I would approach the 1ST. Sargent and ask about it. Seeing how i am well past this time frame i am sure you have got it Corrected by now.

2018-09-23T09:00:57-04:00 2018-09-23T09:00:57-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 5747644

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just asked my PLT SGT the same question, he said the 1SG would want to have a promotion pin on. My DOR is 1 Apr, but I guess I have to show up to next drill, 14 May (43 days after DOR) with the outdated rank and await the ceremony.

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