How can I drop my promotable status?

2019-07-09T14:01:45-04:00

I am an E4 promotable 11B looking to reclass. I am trying to reclass to aviation specifically Black hawk mechanic. The mos is only open to e4 non promotable and below. What are the ways I can drop my p status? (I understand that infantry is understrength right now as well)

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 9 at 2019 2:14 PM

2019-07-09T14:14:38-04:00

CPL Private RallyPoint Member If you have already been boarded, you will not be able to drop the promotable status; however, you can decline the promotion (but that's usually not looked at favorably). You'll also have to look at the IN/OUT calls for each MOS you are looking to change. Talk to your Career NCO for more information.

SFC Private RallyPoint Member, any advice?

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Jul 9 at 2019 4:33 PM

2019-07-09T16:33:25-04:00

If you decline a promotion, that is a negative force indicator on your record. You will probably be denied reenlistment based on that. The Army says you are ready for more responsibility. Unfortunately that means that this career path you want is not going to happen. If I were you I would seek out other career options based on your new rank. I'm sure you will find something great.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2019 4:44 PM

2019-07-09T16:44:20-04:00

There are a few ways that you can stop being promotable, simply by letting your APFT or weapons Qual expire. If you are promotable by MLI then you can't become non promotable unless you're flagged. I have seen someone voluntarily waive their promotable status by a memo, but that was before MLI.
Secondary consideration is that you might waive your status and then be denied for your MOS request. Blackhawk mechanic is not heavily under strength and HRC may decide that the strengths don't support your request.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Jul 10 at 2019 8:29 AM

2019-07-10T08:29:41-04:00

Take the promotion then drop your paperwork to become a Blackhawk pilot.

Response by SSG Dale London made Jul 11 at 2019 11:06 PM

2019-07-11T23:06:21-04:00

Fill out DA Form 4187 Request for Personnel Action, bearing in mind that if your pmos is under strength then you porbably won't be allowed to reclas anyway.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2019 7:35 PM

2019-07-23T19:35:14-04:00

why don't you just contact aviation proponent and ask if it is possible for a rank ETP. I have gotten a few approved but you have to be worth the return.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2022 2:18 AM

2022-05-20T02:18:46-04:00

talk to your PSG and 1SG you need memo to drop that P status. listen most current active duty NCOs, not retired, not VA because the Army regs are changing year by year even rolling back and forth by 6months term. you need memo as of 2022