What is the expected wait time for receiving orders?

2016-02-25T15:19:29-05:00

I was selected for promotion at the end of October and have been waiting for orders for seemingly forever. I was directed improperly and first but finally, though my own actions, able to get everything straight. As a reservist, we are not numbered but I am curious as to the length everyone has experienced... I am at 4.5 months.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2016 3:25 PM

2016-02-25T15:25:28-05:00

My last promotion, I waited 7 months. They claimed it was a system error... no backdating, no back pay... yeah, this sweet well-oiled system.

Response by LTC Thomas Tennant made Feb 25 at 2016 3:36 PM

2016-02-25T15:36:48-05:00

CPT Wilmoth...
1. If you are a TPU (Troop Program Unit) officer, check with your servicing Regional Readiness Command. The last time I looked promotion in the is tied to you finding a paid billet and getting assigned there. Upon assignment you fully eligible for promotion.
2. As a TPU officer you have three years from the publication of the board results to do this. If you can not accomplish this you need to go into the IRR for promotion. Recommend you transfer to the IRR six months prior to the deadline and once in the IRR you need to contact HRC OPMD and ask for the servicing IRR reprehensive to assist.
3. Tennant's First Rule - Always consult the regulations - in this case AR 600-8-9 at link http://www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/Administrative/ArmyRegulation.aspx

Army Regulations

Response by CSM William Payne made Feb 25 at 2016 3:38 PM

2016-02-25T15:38:27-05:00

What are you hearing from your COC and Unit Administrator? Seems like call to your RSC or HRC should be able to run this issue to ground. You're outside your 90 day window so I would inquire.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2016 3:49 PM

2016-02-25T15:49:43-05:00

Orders were just cut for two Soldiers in my battalion two days ago. I assume the remaining will be published soon.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2016 3:51 PM

2016-02-25T15:51:06-05:00

Sir,

My best suggestion is to contact your branch manager. They can guide you a little better. I had officers in my unit call and get orders within days. Did your unit already submit a 56R and a UMR showing that you are in a MAJ slot?

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Feb 25 at 2016 6:07 PM

2016-02-25T18:07:07-05:00

Talk to unit administrator and/or unit Cdr for their assistance.

Response by LTC J. Lee Mudd made Feb 25 at 2016 8:02 PM

2016-02-25T20:02:42-05:00

I assume you are already holding an O-4 billet, CPT Wilmoth? If so, I recommend you have your commander look into it for you. Good luck!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2016 8:03 PM

2016-02-25T20:03:09-05:00

Sir, You must be slotted in a valid O-4 position on the UMR and not be double slotted. The Unit Manning Report can will show this information, check with your HR NCO.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2016 4:16 PM

2016-02-28T16:16:26-05:00

So, I' am already slotted and the 56-R along with the UMR was sent up. Problem is they waited long enough now that I have received Mobilization orders and am Technically in a 9992 slot. I wonder how much harder it will be?!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2016 10:19 PM

2016-03-30T22:19:18-04:00

Sir, as a unit administrator, I can pull your orders as soon as they are published by HRC. If you transfer units as a result of the promotion, you will get additional orders for the transfer. (Usually published at the same time )