What is the process for receiving backpay for my time in AIT when I was an E-3, but was being paid as an E-1?

2020-05-27T14:46:07-04:00

During in processing for ait, the system said I was E-1 base pay. However, I am an E-3. My unit does not have 4187s for my promotion but they are creating them to send to me. After receiving these and showing them to finance I’d imagine my base pay will be that of an E-3. However would I get backpay for the amount of time that I am being paid as an E-1 or how does that work?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 27 at 2020 3:08 PM

2020-05-27T15:08:58-04:00

E-3 pay would be effective the date of the promotion. So you would be back pay'ed to the date of the promotion.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2020 3:09 PM

2020-05-27T15:09:53-04:00

Yes. As long as the effective date for the promotion orders was backdated

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2020 3:10 PM

2020-05-27T15:10:22-04:00

When your unit enters your effective date of promotion into the system, it will create a pay transaction which will start your back pay.
If that doesn't happen you should submit a pay inquiry.
Do you have a DA 4187 for your advancement to E-2? That should also provide back pay depending on the date. Also you'll need a copy for your records.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2020 5:03 PM

2020-05-27T17:03:56-04:00

Go to finance with your LES, and have them uodate it. Take your contract too. Prrof of your date of rank. They'll fix it and back pay you

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2020 5:56 PM

2020-05-27T17:56:34-04:00

You have these mythical beings known as NCO's that are there to assist you with any questions you may have

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made May 28 at 2020 11:14 PM

2020-05-28T23:14:34-04:00

Go to your S1. Show your LES statements and your proof of your date of promotion. They will verify and route your backpay. Super easy