Will I keep my rank in the army reserves if I promoted after I signed the contract ?

2021-10-16T14:09:15-04:00

I’m at the end of my active duty contract and signed a contract for the reserves (as a specialist) I then made the promotion list and promoted to Sgt, will I be demoted when I show up to my unit to reflect my paperwork or will I keep my rank?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2021 2:13 PM

2021-10-16T14:13:53-04:00

If you have your promotion orders and info for your reserve unit CDR and S1, give them a heads up and provide a copy of the orders. It shouldn't be too difficult for them to adjust you on their UMR.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2021 2:23 PM

2021-10-16T14:23:44-04:00

No, you won't be demoted, but you will want to go back to your Reserve Component Career Counselor so that they can find you a spot in your unit with your new rank. This is especially important if you're getting a bonus. The bonus is tied to your specific slot in a unit and if you aren't filling that specific slot MOS/Grade and meet the MOS/Grade requirements of that slot, you will no longer be entitled to that bonus