Can I get a backdate rank/pay grade if I have transcripts with enough college credit?

2020-04-17T19:03:37-04:00

I didn't have time to get the transcript in time when I enlisted. I was told at the end of BCT that I could submit it within 180 days but now my BT S1 needs to see the policy where it says so and I cant find it.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 17 at 2020 7:11 PM

2020-04-17T19:11:00-04:00

I doubt it, at the time of signing you couldn't/didn't show it so not E3. I had mine and proof of 3 yrs college ROTC so I came in as a PFC.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2020 10:56 PM

2020-04-17T22:56:09-04:00

I had a soldier who provided a transcript dated prior to her enlisted, I complete a DA 4187 and submitted it for approval. I'll commitment tomorrow with the regulation I used.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2020 1:00 AM

2020-04-18T01:00:43-04:00

No, that’s only an option for your initial enlistment. Once you sign the contract, you are not able to receive additional rank outside of the waiver/TIS/TIG process

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2020 3:42 AM

2020-04-19T03:42:39-04:00

As was posted under SFC Hurlock's comments, you can get backdated. But you get 6 months to do the paperwork. I shipped for basic 3 days after my college graduation, which would have made me a SPC. However, because I shipped so quickly, I didn't have proof of my degree, and came in as a PFC. I got to DLI, gave my leadership my degree, and now it's like I had always been a specialist from the get go. Only reminder I have is that my erb has my PFC and SPC DoR as the same day. Get your paperwork to S1 sooner rather than later.