How do I find out if I'm a CPL if I just graduated BLC in August and my STP still says SPC(P)?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:08:37 -0400

I'm Active duty. Hello everyone I just have a question on how do I find out if im a CPL or not I just graduated BLC in August my STP still says SPC(P)?

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Sep 13 at 2024 4:44 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:44:07 -0400

From what I have gathered here on Rallypoint, completing BLC doesn't make you a CPL. Your Command would need to slot you into an NCO (SGT) position and laterally promote you while waiting to promote to SGT. Keep in mind, I am only giving secondhand info here.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Sep 13 at 2024 5:11 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:11:11 -0400

1. Did you ask your squad leader/section leader/NCOIC before coming here?

2. Did you look up the requirements for a lateral appointment to CPL in AR 600-8-19?

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Sep 14 at 2024 11:51 AM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:51:24 -0400

I should think that your Company Commander, the promoting authority for CPLs, would tell you when he gives you your promotion orders.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2024 12:21 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:21:42 -0400

The whole corporal thing is in flux.
As I last understand it CLP is bestowed upon those that complete BLC.

It's a transparent effort for the Army to kick start initiative among Jr enlisted. Essentially anyone that is a CPL is pretty much on paper ready for SGT.

Yes, yes, it use to be in order to be a CPL there had to be a vacancy for an E5 slot with no other MOS qualified E5 to fill it, and it was an opportunity for the Company Commander to promote said SPC to the role of CPL, but effectively that SPC had to basically be in line for promotion anyway (all in all it was rather moot, and more or less a temporary morale boost to the soldier while waiting for board results).

Noooooooooooooowwwwwwwwww............. as I understand it one should get promoted to CPL as soon as BLC is done.

I presume this is all done at the policy level, and nothing has been automated in the system.

So I presume it's still going to have to be actioned administratively by the Commander and Company Level S1.

Don't get too excited. One then has to buy new ASU pants (I guess not if using AGSU) and new rank sewn on for effectively no additional pay increase.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2024 7:29 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:29:54 -0400

If a CPL and SPC are both E-4, then, "WHA?"

Response by SGT David Priode made Sep 18 at 2024 10:45 AM

SGT David Priode — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:45:20 -0400

When a buddy and I was promoted to corporal's back in 87 in the Army in Germany, there was no pay raises as we were already spec 4's. I was made an Infantry team leader and therefore became an NCO and was added to the NCO duty roster ( I think I had already passed the e-5 board and attended PLDC already but not sure as it was long ago and my memory is not the best anymore). We were promoted in front of the company and there was a promotion ceremony where they pinned our stripes on us. So that's how I remember becoming a corporal I don't know how they do it in today's Army.