What is authorized grade in DA Form 4651?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 18:52:25 -0500

Hi,
I am trying to get clarification on Grade Authorized and Duty MOS section in DA Form 4651. I am transferring my unit and got DA 4651 from my unit today to sign it. My current grade and MOS is E-4 and 92F (Petroleum Supply Specialist) respectively but in 4651 authorized grade is mentioned as E-3 and MOS is 92F1O(Pet. Heavy Vehicle Operator). Does this mean I got demoted to E-3? I will call my unit tomorrow morning to get clarification on it but I thought of posting it here if I can get any answers today itself.
Thank you in advance!!
SPC Gill

Response by SGT James LeFebvre made Dec 18 at 2018 9:29 PM

SGT James LeFebvre — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 21:29:40 -0500

No, you didn't all of a sudden get demoted without knowing about it. All that means is that the position you are slotted in is an E3 position. When I served as an instructor, my duty MOS was 25B38, while I was a SGT. All this gobbledygook means is I was serving in a slot for a SSG while a SGT. Same with your duty MOS. You can serve in a slot that doesn't exactly match with your MOS and grade depending on the needs of the unit. I spent my time in S1 (hold the vitriol, please, I'm still looking for your leave form) and moved people around in different slots to make room for others.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 20 at 2018 12:11 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:11:27 -0500

It use to be you could work 2 levels up or 1 level down in your duty position.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2018 7:28 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 19:28:22 -0500

No, it just means youre filling in an e 3 spot