When someone goes into army basic as an E2, can they expect a delay in being promoted to E3 compared to normal?

Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:17:31 -0400

I already have my orders for going into basic as an E2, I'm just curious if I should expect a delay due to it. Just wish Covid19 had waited a bit longer so I could have shipped out to basic on schedule. I go in as 25Q, something I've already signed my contract for.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2020 1:20 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:20:08 -0400

There shouldn't be a delay since getting advanced to PFC from PV2 requires a specific amount of Time in Service and Time in Grade.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2020 2:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:31:48 -0400

You accrue time from your BASD (Basic active service date) which begins when you ship to basic. You can not advance to the next rank because you currently have no time in grade or time in service

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2020 3:08 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:08:01 -0400

basically instead of getting PFC with 6 months TIG and 12 months TIS, you'll get PFC with 12 months TIG and TIS. So technically you will spend more time as an E2 but you're skipping E1 so you'll make more money. So if you want to look at that as a "delay" you could. Although if you are really high speed and impress your CoC, you can get E3 with 2 months TIG and 6 months TIS with a waiver. I came in as an E3 and made E4 BTZ in 6 months with a waiver.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Mar 26 at 2020 5:23 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:23:33 -0400

No, Time In Grade (TIG) and Time In Service (TIS) count toward your next promotion. Do your job, be mature then promotions will come.

Response by SSG Eric Blue made Mar 26 at 2020 6:34 PM

SSG Eric Blue — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:34:06 -0400

I don't know if it happens like that. What I DO KNOW is that I got delayed in getting promoted due to racial discrimination from my NCO support channel.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Mar 26 at 2020 7:46 PM

SSG Brian G. — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:46:34 -0400

As others have said, to get promoted to E-3 you need Time In Grade but you also need Time In Service. You are going in as an E-2 so realistically you will go through the entirety of your BCT and your AIT as 25Q and likely still have time to go before being in the window to get promoted to E-3.

Don't sweat it. Keep your head down and do your best and you will be fine.

Response by LT Jay Bauer made Apr 9 at 2020 2:03 AM

LT Jay Bauer — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 02:03:25 -0400

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Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2020 3:22 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:22:37 -0500

Former 25q if you go to fort bliss 86th ESB do not be high speed I repeat do NOT be high speed they will only use and abuse you.