Which rank do I follow?

SPC Rich Stiltner — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 11:12:59 -0400

So, my DD214 and NGB22 sate E4 but my retirement papers and any mail from the DoD state E5. Which is the correct rank?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 11:18 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 11:18:56 -0400

Without orders or a DD215...Specialist it is.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 11:19 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 11:19:48 -0400

You'd better get an official response from DOD before you identify yourself as either. Sounds like a simple clerical error needs fixing.

Response by SGT Thomas Sullivan made Sep 26 at 2015 1:57 PM

SGT Thomas Sullivan — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 13:57:07 -0400

Did your retirement orders state your promotion?

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Sep 26 at 2015 2:54 PM

Cpl James Waycasie — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:54:13 -0400

What rank were you when you were discharged? I was an E-4, but had been an E-5. I get mail saying Sgt instead of Corporal, but I was a Corporal when I was discharged so I go by Corporal.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 4:34 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 16:34:09 -0400

Purple

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made May 30 at 2021 9:38 AM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Sun, 30 May 2021 09:38:50 -0400

I have given up on correcting my component. I am a Major AUS but every mail that I get from DA/DOD is addressed to Major USA. Never had a regular Commission, it reads a Reserve Officer in the Army of the United States.