Posted on Jul 31, 2015
What do you think about promotions while on inactive reserves after EAS?
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So I was awarded the beloved rank of E-5 Sgt. While I was on enactive reserves after EAS. I was meritorious promoted to E-4 while in active duty after winning boards and feel I worked hard for it while active. I feel I almost cheated and active duty brother or sister by earning E-5 by doing nothing, I would like my fellow service members thoughts on this.
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Dude, as bad as it sounds, some (very few) Corporals in the active reserve component pick up corporal undeservingly (In My Opinion) . That's just how it is. They pick the most qualified people from the unit (on paper) and make then leaders. Don't sweat about how you attained your rank so much as you do the responsibilities that come with it.
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I'm not a 100% but I'm pretty sure when you pick up rank while a apart of the inactive reserves you are not taking a quota away from active duty. Because there are separate boards and promotion authorities for active duty and reserves
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CSM Michael Poll
SGT Davis is correct, you are not even taking away from the Active Reserves. All reserve units have a slotting report, where individuals are placed. If there is an e-5 slot opened in the unit, this is when the promotion happens for them. Those that are inactive are not on a unit slotting report for the active reserve therefore you are not holding a slot for those that are active in the reserve system. It just means if the Corp pulls you back to fill a slot they will put you in an empty E-5 slot.
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Guilt over something that is of not your doing is a waste of time. It is what it is, and enjoy the new rank.
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