My ERB says that I am a SGT now and I made the list on the 1st. Am I able to pin myself?

2019-07-05T14:08:55-04:00

Okay so I made the list and everything for promotion and my ERB had updated to say I am an
e-5 now but no one is here because everyone is on block leave and I have re-classed and am going to AIT in just a few days. What should I do? Should I pin myself and show up to AIT as a SGT or should I just wait until I come back from AIT to my unit to start clearing post and have my unit pin me then?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2019 2:10 PM

2019-07-05T14:10:21-04:00

Double check your email and iPerms for promotion orders before you self pin.

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Jul 5 at 2019 2:13 PM

2019-07-05T14:13:13-04:00

How important is the ceremony to you? You will still be promoted with or without the ceremony and if you showed up at AIT (assuming it is after the effective date of the promotion) it is unlikey anyone will notice the difference. If no one is going to be at your unit between between the effective date of the promotion and your departure for AIT, you could have the promotion ceremony at the your AIT unit.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2019 2:28 PM

2019-07-05T14:28:01-04:00

When you show up at AIT make sure you are wearing the correct rank.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Jul 5 at 2019 2:33 PM

2019-07-05T14:33:36-04:00

One, verify that your ERB is correct. Two, look for a copy of your promotion orders, verify and print them out. Three, call your AIT and enquire as your unit is on block leave.

Most likely they will tell you to pin it on. The ceremony is a mere formality, not necessary.

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 5 at 2019 11:57 PM

2019-07-05T23:57:41-04:00

Unless you have orders in hand, wear your current rank. An ERB can be incorrect, but orders are proof. If you receive the orders the day before or day you report to AIT, go to the PX and buy the new rank. If you receive them the day of, make sure to notify the command team. They may want to perform the ceremony.

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made Jul 6 at 2019 12:09 PM

2019-07-06T12:09:05-04:00

I had this same exact thing happen to me when I left active duty and went into the reserves. I was promoted on July 1 and was set to join my unit on July 7. I just pinned it on myself after making sure I had promotion orders.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2019 1:03 PM

2019-07-06T13:03:39-04:00

If you have orders, you’re fine.

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2019 1:04 PM

2019-07-07T13:04:55-04:00

Get with your S-1 when somebody comes back and make sure they send the warrant to the AIT school. They will pin you there.

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Jul 7 at 2019 9:45 PM

2019-07-07T21:45:56-04:00

Ok SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member , he is what I STRONGLY recommend you do: When you sign into AIT, talk to the DS or immediate supervisor that you are pointed too. Inform them that you just make the promotion list. You are in THEIR command now, so they will be responsible for getting your promotion orders AND the promotion ceremony. I know there are some that said to promote yourself, but it will be noticed and you will draw unneeded attention. Your orders will say SPC and your records will say SGT. Just go ahead and have that command help you into the NCO Corps the proper way. I am sure that 1SG and CSM will want to do it the right way.