What could be stopping me from getting a promotion from PFC to SPC?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:07:25 -0400

Hi rallypoint I was hoping maybe from you guy's experience that you could shed some light on a weird problem i'm having which is the fact of PFC to SPC. So I enlisted on May 30th and went to basic June 21st but still have not been promoted on AKO or anything. With help I looked for anything that could stop me from being promoted and could not find anything. I have all green health wise, I pass my PT so I'm left wondering what could be stopping me can anyone shed light?

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2019 11:14 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:14:38 -0400

Check your ERB for your date of rank as PFC and see if you have proper TIG and TIS for promotion from PFC to SPC. It’s automatic which means you will see it on your ERB as soon as you are promoted.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2019 11:15 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:15:15 -0400

Based on your enlistment date, it looks like you haven't met the TIG/TIS requirements for promotion to E4 yet. Once you do, and assuming you stay in good standing, then it's a simple DA4187 signed by your commander.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jul 16 at 2019 11:53 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:53:01 -0400

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member and WO1 Private RallyPoint Member have excellent advice. Usually you can clear up this type of question by asking your first- or second-level supervisor, Squad leader, Platoon Sergeant, or use the Company First Sergeant's "open door" time. Another route is to check with your S1. They may have a person who mostly works on promotions, awards, etc.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2019 12:28 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:28:16 -0400

Probably because you haven't hit your TIS/TIG requirements. Just get with your NCOs to get that info so that you have a better understanding.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2019 12:32 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:32:28 -0400

What grade does AKO have you listed as? Not understanding why you’re asking about a promotion if you’ve just recently entered active duty and still in basic training....

Response by Sgt David E. Daviston made Jul 16 at 2019 12:59 PM

Sgt David E. Daviston — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:59:11 -0400

Do you have any schooling it help with promotions

Response by SPC David S. made Jul 16 at 2019 3:42 PM

SPC David S. — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:42:48 -0400

Have you presented your gift (booze/porn/money) to the high priest of your local E4 mafia? If not you may be experiencing an 'administrative' delay in your orders.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Jul 16 at 2019 4:14 PM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:14:21 -0400

Sometimes there aren't SPC slots open. Sometimes it isnt what you've done but haven't done. Sometimes your section NCO thinks you need more experience. The point is you are asking the wrong people. You need to appropriately ask your section NCO. An appropriate way to ask is something like this. "SGT Johnson, I need some career advice. Do you have some time?......if so......Great, I would like to know what I could do to improve myself to improve my chances of moving up to SPC and then SGT. Would you help me set up a plan to earn promotion?" Put the responsibility for self improvement on yourself and give SGT Johnson the opportunity to be a leader. Make this a win win.

Response by 1SG Dennis Hicks made Jul 23 at 2019 6:35 PM

1SG Dennis Hicks — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:35:43 -0400

If I recall correctly, each unit used to get a print out of all their troops and all who were eligible for promotion etc, nowadays most likely an electric document. based upon that, waivers available and slots available each commander sat down with his/her 1SG and worked out who got what. You have already received the best advice possible, let this get worked out at the lowest level possible which would be the BEST advice. This is why each troop should always check their records for accuracy and missing info to prevent delayed for favorable actions like promotions and awards.