When switching from the Army Reserve to Active duty as a promotable CPL, do you have to go to an Active Duty Board?

2022-10-31T01:06:48-04:00

I'm currently at the tail end of transferring from Reserves to Active. My promotion packet was submitted awhile back and I'm wondering since the Reserves doesn't have an in-person board if I'll have to restart the promotion process and go to the board when I get to my Active unit. My situation isn't a common one so it's hard to find guidance on it. My instinct tells me I'll have to completely restart the promotion process, but I'm hoping maybe I'll get lucky.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2022 4:32 AM

2022-10-31T04:32:00-04:00

Unless you have active duty prior service, you don't even have enough time in the Army to be considered for promotion or a board

Response by COL Randall C. made Oct 31 at 2022 6:43 AM

2022-10-31T06:43:02-04:00

To your specific question, yes - you'll have to redo it. Not sure why you weren't getting the answer from your folks as the regulation (600-8-19) is pretty clear on it:

5–21. Reassignment prior to promotion
a. When a Soldier is reassigned outside the jurisdiction of the promotion authority, he or she must be removed from the PPRL. A copy of the PPRL will be forwarded to the Soldier’s gaining command.

So, you're removed from the promotion list but basically the recommendation that you be promoted is forwarded to your gaining command.