Posted on May 27, 2020

What is the process for receiving backpay for my time in AIT when I was an E-3, but was being paid as an E-1?

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During in processing for ait, the system said I was E-1 base pay. However, I am an E-3. My unit does not have 4187s for my promotion but they are creating them to send to me. After receiving these and showing them to finance I’d imagine my base pay will be that of an E-3. However would I get backpay for the amount of time that I am being paid as an E-1 or how does that work?

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2LT (Join to see)

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When your unit enters your effective date of promotion into the system, it will create a pay transaction which will start your back pay.
If that doesn't happen you should submit a pay inquiry.
Do you have a DA 4187 for your advancement to E-2? That should also provide back pay depending on the date. Also you'll need a copy for your records.

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PFC (Join to see)

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Thank you for this info SFC. I do not have a 4187 to E-2 or to E-3. My unit never created them but I contacted them yesterday and they are going to create them to send to me. It is on my ERB showing my effective date but no 4187s show up on iPerms.

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You have these mythical beings known as NCO's that are there to assist you with any questions you may have

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SPC (Join to see)

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But SSG NCO’s are scary. PFC Riley L your first First line leaders job literally is to help you with stuff like this.

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MAJ Byron Oyler

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SPC (Join to see) - This is a great site to ask questions and we encourage that here.

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SPC (Join to see)

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MAJ Byron Oyler tracking sir however this should of been explained by their first line. A lot of joes don’t ask NCO’s questions

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MAJ Byron Oyler

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SPC (Join to see) - There are a lot of reasons soldiers do not wish to approach their first line leadership and this site is one we can make it ok to seek outside guidance.

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