Can a MAJ in a LTC-level Rear Detachment Command sign AAMs and other admin actions?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 08:58:01 -0400

I believe based on my interpretation and that of the BDE S1 OIC that a MAJ in place of the LTC BN CDR can sign awards and other admin action. Nearly a year after leaving that job I was emailed this weekend by a high-speed S1 NCO for a Nat. Guard unit. It seems that one of my former Soldiers took the Reserve/NG option when he ETS'd and she didn't think the award was signed at the right level.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Mar 20 at 2017 9:04 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:04:52 -0400

I would have to go back and look, but I think one of my PCS orders was signed off by the RearD commander who was an MAJ as well when I left Germany. I came back from Kuwait a few weeks before the main body did because I was on PCS orders. I wouldn't see why you wouldn't be authorized to sign them.

LTC Kevin B. - what are your thoughts on this one?

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Mar 20 at 2017 9:49 AM

SSgt Dan Montague — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:49:57 -0400

If the Major has been given "by dir" authorization by the LtCol, then yes

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2017 9:57 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:57:43 -0400

Absolutely, sir. Long as there's a memorandum giving signature authority, it can be done.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Mar 20 at 2017 11:46 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 11:46:00 -0400

If you're assigned the billet, you have the duties of that billet. That said, higher level NJP authority is not granted as you have to have the higher rank. Same goes for pay. Happens all the time with selects/promotables going into their next job. Have to chuckle over AAMs/NAMs. Back in the day, they had to be signed off at Flag level. My NAM was signed off by the Fleet 3-Star. You didn't see them frequently like you do on everything today. Fruit Salad Mania is now the norm.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2017 11:46 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 11:46:42 -0400

As long as that MAJ has assumption of command orders they can sign.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2017 12:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:39:46 -0400

All you need is the Assumption of Command memorandum attached

Response by COL Charles Williams made Mar 21 at 2017 12:27 AM

COL Charles Williams — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:27:46 -0400

Yes LTC Private RallyPoint Member , so long as you have assumption of command - command orders.

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Mar 8 at 2022 3:51 PM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:51:09 -0500

Looks like the solution would be to make the Major a brevet LTC or as Navy calls it frocking.