How do I get my promotable status back!?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:12:31 -0400

I was flagged for an investigation, with no favorable action and lost my promotable status. But I was found not guilty and had no charges against me and the flag was dropped. My new units S1 will not re en state my promotable status without paper work. Which I don’t have( I have contacted my old S1 to see if they have it but I was there over a year ago) should I go to JAG or what is my best route here

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jul 19 at 2022 7:50 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:50:52 -0400

1) Do not get mad at your S1. They are doing their job - and properly, too. No S1 should EVER process ANYTHING without the paperwork to back it up.

2)Let this be a lesson. If you don't already have an I Love Me book, start one. If you DO already have one, realize you need to keep more stuff in it. No one will take care of you like you.

3) Have you talked to your 1st-line about this, yet? What guidance has (s)he given you?

4) Even going a year back, your old S1 SHOULD have the paperwork. You could also try your unit Orderly room, they should also have a copy. Or even your old S2 if clearance was suspended. Has S1 responded?

5) Give it time. Quite frankly, you are not your old S1's priority. And fixing your old S1's screw-up is not your new S1's priority. They SHOULD respond, but don't expect next day service.

6) If the old unit is blowing you off, recommend going THROUGH YOUR CoC to talk to current CSM, to see if he will give a courtesy call over to the CSM of old unit to try to "light a fire" and square you away.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2022 8:55 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:55:32 -0400

You're listed as a PV2 for rank. What Promoteable status are you talking about? Plus, your current S1 is correct. Awfully bold of you to want your S1 to do shady just to benefit you. Going to JAG ain't gonna do diddly for you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2022 11:49 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:49:44 -0400

The answer is right in the promotion regulation. Find it and take it to your s1

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2022 1:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:03:30 -0400

They shouldn't process anything without paperwork. They're literally doing their job. I feel like this should be in IPERMS. If it's only been a year since you left, they should still have a copy of any paperwork of yours. Anytime I've been in S2 we have to keep records of people who outprocess for 2 years.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jul 20 at 2022 4:32 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:32:46 -0400

Just work with your previous and current S-1 while leaning on your first line leader for assistance. There isn't a legal shortcut here. Just good old fashioned working with admin.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2022 1:12 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:12:53 -0400

Your S1 should already have the paper work because they need paper to remove the flag. Go to your brigade legal office or your commander and ask for the findings and recommend memo with a legal opine. It should say that there is no probable cause. Show that to your new S1.