Why do people insist on putting (P) beside their rank? Last I checked, Promotable is NOT a rank and only means you made the list.

Why does this bother you so much?

I think that on a site such as this where you are able to add the (P) next to your rank, it's a way to show a sense of accomplishment. I know how hard it was to gain that promotable status.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Plus, in a place where you are able to network with other soldiers and view other units, it's a way to find a place that is looking for someone in the next higher rank. For a while, I was on the list to be promoted, but did not have a slot to fill until recently. This site helps you find a unit that is close (for those in the reserve) where you may be able to promote in to.</div>

I am quite proud of my (P). &nbsp;There were less than 2% in my MOS that were selected this year. &nbsp;I don't use it on my work emails or anywhere else, just here. &nbsp;

<p>When you become Promotable, you will understand the sense of accomplishment that comes with being recommended for the next rank.&nbsp; </p><p><br></p><p>I do not use the (P) after my rank outside of this website, but I have a great deal of pride in myself that I have been recognized by my leadership as a leader capable of doing bigger and better things on down the road.</p><p><br></p><p>In the meantime, do not rain on other peoples' parades.</p>

To separate themselves from their peers. The "P" beside your rank should be a big deal its something to be proud of. A sense of accomplishment and you would like for people to know that you have accomplished something that everyone hasn't done. Its no different than putting Sr. or Jr behind your name sure you can use you social to identify the individual but having that little identifier to separate you makes one feel good in which they should. Although its a status I think we should embrace it and be proud of those individuals. Congrats to all the Promotables out there in every branch!

I don't understand why it's so upsetting for you.

The (P) doesn't denote rank, it denotes status. The status in question is that the Soldier associated with the promotable status has been selected for promotion and placed on a list awaiting their sequence number (or their points for their grade and MOS to be at or below their respective promotion point number) in order to be officially promoted. Regardless of any promotable status any Soldier with a promotable status would still receive the same customs and courtesies afforded a Soldier without it. <br><br>Additionally, only the Active Army has a promotable status. The Army National Guard has no such status.<br>

It doesn't just mean "you made the list" and I think it's quite unfortunate that you see it as only that. Although not necessary when communicating in public forum the accomplishments of those that have EARNED the right to be promoted should be allowed to distinguish themselves. This has and always will be a means of allowing others to know, that you have done it and have been recognized for your accomplishments. It also allows others in the near future if time elapses in between communications that you may need to address the self as someone differently.<div><br></div><div>And if you haven't heard it from me. It normally gives me a chance to congratulate someone on being SELECTED above their peers for the next career step.</div>

A lot of discussion around something as simple as a (P) beside a person's rank. I too was wondering what it meant and thank the Army members for clearing it up. Every service has their own way of determining who's promotable and who isn't and how that promotable person is differentiated from his/her peers. I would advise against taking responses personal or making them personal...just my humble opinion!