When will I make E4?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:50:48 -0400

Got out of the Marine Corps as an E3. I am now in the Army Reserves and meet the time in grade and time in service requirements to get Specialist however I enlisted as an E3.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Oct 3 at 2018 6:00 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 18:00:56 -0400

I believe its a direct ransfer of Time in Grade with CO's recommendation. Have you talked to the S1?

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Oct 3 at 2018 6:16 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 18:16:14 -0400

I could be wrong but I don't think your E-3 time in the USMC applies to your Army time. So your TIG begins the day you re-entered the Army. You'll need 18 months TIG before you get promoted to SPC.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Oct 3 at 2018 6:44 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 18:44:13 -0400

Big Deal- I entered as anE3 due to 3years ROTC. TIS/TIG is standard, USAR, AD, NG. Check with your S1

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2018 8:27 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:27:26 -0400

While you wait, do your best in PT, have all your mandatory training on the way or get started now that it's the first of October. Take any schools you can and make yourself stand out. Not that this applies to you, but I knew a PFC that was in my civil affairs unit and he made sergeant in two or three years because he took all the schools and everything that was offered to him.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2018 8:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:50:19 -0400

Since no one pointed out to you yet, the answer is in AR 600-8-19 Enlisted Promotions. Your time in grade from the Marine Corps does not count for your date of rank, and you can find that information in AR 600 - 20 Army command policy.
You will need to learn and know the enlisted promotion regulation inside and out in order to help your soldiers with their promotions in the future. Good luck

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2018 9:09 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:09:23 -0400

How about Specialist? Stay away from “E-Grades“. It translates better.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2018 12:39 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:39:02 -0400

Whenever you do get E-4 make sure to wear the shield proudly. Its a symbol of honor.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2018 5:19 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:19:17 -0400

Sure will.

Response by CSM Danny S. made Oct 5 at 2018 12:15 AM

CSM Danny S. — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:15:34 -0400

If you meet TIG/TIS then your promotion should of been pretty much automatic. You should talk to your squad leader and platoon sergeant to see if something is holding you back. They many be able to influence a wavier or you may have something wrong with paperwork. It is always important to get your NCOs fighting for you to make things happen.