My Soldier didn't get paid for 3 months while attending an ASI school. What form does he need to fill out and hand into the Finance office?

2020-04-07T15:20:29-04:00

For some reason my newest Solider didn't get his base pay for 3 months while attending an ASI school here at Fort Sam. At the 4th month of class he started getting his money. Does anyone know the appropriate form to fill out and hand into the finance office? I believe that form to be DD Form 827, “application for arrears in pay”.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2020 3:40 PM

2020-04-07T15:40:39-04:00

Just submit a pay inquiry with LES showing no pay and take it to finance. That will likely be the quicker solution.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2020 3:43 PM

2020-04-07T15:43:52-04:00

IIRC, DD Form 827 is used if you have been out of the military for over a year and believe they owe you money. was he getting paid prior to starting the school? is he reserve or guard? never heard of anyone not getting paid for 3 months and then suddenly start getting paid. very odd indeed. best bet is to contact DFAS directly for guidance.

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Apr 7 at 2020 3:45 PM

2020-04-07T15:45:27-04:00

No one at the ASI school looked into why the Soldier wasn't getting paid?

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Apr 7 at 2020 6:32 PM

2020-04-07T18:32:26-04:00

I see the Army personnel ask a lot of similar questions like this one. Don't you have a unit 1stSgt to take care of all the pay discrepancies?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 7 at 2020 7:36 PM

2020-04-07T19:36:31-04:00

I can't believe this problem has festered for 3 months. I would say this is a failure of the total system and leaders.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2020 8:04 PM

2020-04-07T20:04:29-04:00

Help me help you as it would be said. As a soldier I know my leadership can't always know their is a problem if I don't tell them.

I am my biggest advocate my entire career is firmly based on me being proactive and speaking up when I have a issue.

The day I did not get paid is when I need to say something to my leadership and remain proactive utilizing my chain of command until my issue is fixed.

My biggest concern is why did the Soldier go four months without pay or actively trying to get this resolved month one.

His leadership should have been in contact with the soldier at least weekly i know I inidate my NCO with course updates and milestones and they continuously do the same.

Let's teach our Soldiers they need to report issues and our leadership needs to insure they have all the tools to insure the Soldier is set up for success.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2020 7:33 AM

2020-04-08T07:33:19-04:00

Go to the finance office with the Soldier and your 1SG to get this squared away. A no pay due for so long is a major problem.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 8 at 2020 4:44 PM

2020-04-08T16:44:16-04:00

SGT Cordell does he need more help? What is going on now? Who is doing what, who is saying what?