https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Okay so I made the list and everything for promotion and my ERB had updated to say I am an <br />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? Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:08:55 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Okay so I made the list and everything for promotion and my ERB had updated to say I am an <br />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? SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:08:55 -0400 2019-07-05T14:08:55-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself?n=4782611&urlhash=4782611 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Double check your email and iPerms for promotion orders before you self pin. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:10:21 -0400 2019-07-05T14:10:21-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself?n=4782615&urlhash=4782615 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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. MSG Gary Eckert Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:13:13 -0400 2019-07-05T14:13:13-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself?n=4782636&urlhash=4782636 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When you show up at AIT make sure you are wearing the correct rank. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:28:01 -0400 2019-07-05T14:28:01-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself?n=4782645&urlhash=4782645 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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. <br /><br />Most likely they will tell you to pin it on. The ceremony is a mere formality, not necessary. SSG Brian G. Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:33:36 -0400 2019-07-05T14:33:36-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself?n=4783925&urlhash=4783925 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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. SGT Javier Silva Fri, 05 Jul 2019 23:57:41 -0400 2019-07-05T23:57:41-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself?n=4785432&urlhash=4785432 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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. SGT Chris Stephens Sat, 06 Jul 2019 12:09:05 -0400 2019-07-06T12:09:05-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself?n=4785582&urlhash=4785582 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you have orders, you’re fine. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 06 Jul 2019 13:03:39 -0400 2019-07-06T13:03:39-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself?n=4788338&urlhash=4788338 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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. LCpl Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:04:55 -0400 2019-07-07T13:04:55-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/my-erb-says-that-i-am-a-sgt-now-and-i-made-the-list-on-the-1st-am-i-able-to-pin-myself?n=4789709&urlhash=4789709 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ok <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1653996" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1653996-91a-enlisted-m1-abrams-tank-system-maintainer-d-troop-1-1-cav">SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member</a> , 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. CSM Carl Cunningham Sun, 07 Jul 2019 21:45:56 -0400 2019-07-07T21:45:56-04:00 2019-07-05T14:08:55-04:00