Was I wrongfully stripped of my promotable status for being investigated for a false allegation?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:15:26 -0500

Here's the situation, My ex wife called IG and filed a false allegation against me saying that I committed adultery during our marriage. I was flagged and lost my promotable status. After the Investigation the findings came back unfounded, however; my promotable status was not reinstated. I was told that I had to go back to the promotion board to get it back. I looked into it and asked around from what I gathered, it is up to the first sergeant and company/battery commander. I am about to graduate Basic Leader Course and I was curious as all of your experience in a situation like this. Also, during the investigation, I maintained my military bearing and stayed professional. Any and all opinions welcome! Thanks in advance

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2019 3:26 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:26:06 -0500

AR 600-8-2 Chapter 2, Section 2-1, Subsection E: "The suspension of favorable actions on a Soldier is mandatory when military or civilian authorities initiate any investigation or inquiry that may potentially result in disciplinary or adverse administrative action. Commanders, general officer staff heads, and heads of HQDA staff agencies (to include the DA Suitability Evaluation Board) must ensure that favorable personnel actions are suspended in accordance with the criteria contained in this regulation"

Promotable Status is a Favorable Action. If your "P" was taken, then yes you would need to re-visit the Promotion Board.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 18 at 2019 3:30 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:30:27 -0500

A suspension of favorable action does not automatically include removal. You need to visit your S1, retention and IG to see what you can do for yourself. Help the unit help you. Thank you for your service.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2019 4:33 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:33:12 -0500

Take it to the IG.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2019 4:54 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:54:58 -0500

I am curious: What did your First Sargent and Company Commander have to say... when you spoke to them in that order?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2019 5:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:28:52 -0500

As a future leader, and especially as a current BLC attendee, you should be familiar with researching regulations.
In this case the answer is in the promotion regulation. Look under 3-30. You need to become very familiar with this regulation if you are going to have junior soldiers you're in charge of.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2019 12:27 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:27:01 -0500

The current promotion system wouldn't allow you to be pinned without BLC.
Push for honour grad and show your leadership that you're still promotable.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2019 2:46 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 02:46:37 -0500

I had a similar case on my unit...where I had a SGT that was promotable before she got flag, like you all stated she lost her “P” status. Once her flag got remove, since it was “ close closed favorable” . I personally went to S1 and I had her “ P” re-instate. Basically is a two step process.

You got to make sure that when your flag got initiate, the box that stated “ deny auto promotion”, if that block was check, you won’t be able to gain your promotable back, even if the case was closed favorable.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Sep 14 at 2019 7:48 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 07:48:01 -0400

I would request an IG inquiry since been under investigation doesn’t require to remove your promotable status. A FLAG, yes! It once the investigation is over you go back to business as usual.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Sep 14 at 2019 9:37 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 21:37:46 -0400

This is a complete butch of crap. Go to the IG and tell them you want a transfer.