Is there such thing as a PFC(P)?

SFC Stephen Carden — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:50:21 -0400

Someone viewed my profile yesterday, and identified himself as a PFC (P). I thought the (P) designator was only used for those who had been selected for promotion by some type of board. Does the designator apply to administrative promotions (E2-E4)?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 7:57 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:57:07 -0400

No such animal!

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jun 11 at 2014 7:59 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:59:54 -0400

Actually, up to E4 aren't even promotions, they are appointments, so the P designation is incorrect on yet another level!

correction....advancements...thanks SFC Warrick.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jun 11 at 2014 8:59 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 08:59:39 -0400

Yes, I've heard about it, but never actually seen it (kinda like Big Foot)...until now! :)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 9:14 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:14:33 -0400

SFC Warrick is correct, the regulation term is advancement. I feels good to say promoted, but I have never seen nor heard of PFC (P). It's probably a SOldier who was told he is going to be promoted next month so he thinks he is "promotable". It's good for a laugh though!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 9:55 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:55:08 -0400

That's about as funny as saying PVT(P) lmao

Response by SPC Mark Rice made Jun 11 at 2014 10:00 AM

SPC Mark Rice — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:00:15 -0400

PFC was private first class or an E3.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2014 1:43 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:43:10 -0400

Huh !? lol

Response by SGT Ken Hanson made Dec 11 at 2018 10:24 PM

SGT Ken Hanson — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 22:24:08 -0500

Doesn’t P stand for being a Paratrooper. V=Ranger Q=SF

Response by SFC Tracy Scott made Apr 25 at 2019 3:10 PM

SFC Tracy Scott — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:10:34 -0400

Well, it all depends on how its viewed, a PFC is will be eligible for promotion after a given time in service, so by alrights they are an appointment, but they can carry a promotable status (P) do to a number of variables at the discretion of the units command, the PFC will never really know they are carrying the eligibility, unless it's mentioned in a counseling session.

Response by LCpl Michael Harvey made Apr 27 at 2019 6:26 AM

LCpl Michael Harvey — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 06:26:31 -0400

Private first class. USMC pay grade 02. Not sure about Army but you can google it if you need to know.

Response by LCpl Michael Harvey made Apr 27 at 2019 6:28 AM

LCpl Michael Harvey — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 06:28:05 -0400

Sorry, pay grade is E2. O2 is 1st Lt.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2019 12:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:26:04 -0400

Why must people be stupid, if you are going to fake the funk then get the rank right lol. Maybe it stands for possibly, like possibly going to get demoted soon.

Response by CPT Robert Boshears made Dec 7 at 2019 6:59 PM

CPT Robert Boshears — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 18:59:03 -0500

Isn’t E-3 automatic... unless your shoes have an L and an R on them.

Response by CPT Robert Boshears made Mar 22 at 2020 11:51 PM

CPT Robert Boshears — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 23:51:42 -0400

Never used that for lower Enlisted when I was an S-1..... heck, I didn’t see one Infantry Officer is it, unless his name may have started with P

Response by SSG Lisa Wright made May 14 at 2020 12:48 PM

SSG Lisa Wright — Thu, 14 May 2020 12:48:46 -0400

No, there is no such thing. That would be an advancement, not a promotion.

Response by SSG Harry Outcalt made Mar 26 at 2021 12:07 PM

SSG Harry Outcalt — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:07:10 -0400

Welcome to the E-4 Mafia...