How can I push my promotion through that has been delayed?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 13:16:52 -0500

My promotion has been delayed at a higher command due to paperwork issue and backlog. How can I press this through so I do not lose out on back pay or have a promotion date later than it should be? I was supposed to be promoted last November, but due to a paperwork not being loaded into iPerms correctly I was passed over. My paperwork has since been inputted correctly but now I am being told by the promotion branch that I have to wait because my profile was flagged, since the paperwork was not in the system at the time they reviewed it. And now I need to submit the flag removal form. all that has been done now I am waiting, but promotions can not see the flag removal form. I have taken my issues through my BN and BDE and the paperwork is stuck at levels above them. Is there a way to push my paperwork through so I can get my promotion?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2016 1:18 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 13:18:37 -0500

You do not have a board to go to 1LT. Once everything is good with your records, your DOR will most likely be back dated to Novemeber and you will receive back pay.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2016 4:11 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 16:11:38 -0500

Chris- I see you removed the board part and added a few more details. I actually saw a LT go through this before. If the 268 was submitted 6 months after the flag was lifted then promotions branch may require an O-6 memo. Did you do that already?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2016 7:20 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 19:20:18 -0500

This happens to often I've seen, but I've found that going through the Chain of command and having a conversation with each Readiness NCO from your immediate level up to battalion, brigade and also main post will eventually get someone that will hopefully care enough about you to follow up with HD on your behalf.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 7 at 2016 11:12 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 23:12:55 -0500

I am a little confused. Promotion to 1LT is approved at the O5 commander level, unless you were held up under paragraph 1-19 and 1-20 in AR 600-8-29. Chapter 3 section III describes the DA Form 78 processing. I am a little unclear on what paperwork is processed above BDE level and things in iPerms holding your promotion.