What would you do if your chain of command slacks on promotions?

2014-07-16T06:39:59-04:00

I made points and by-name list July 1st. We are in the middle of 're-deployment. It's now the 16th and I'm still not pinned.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2014 7:13 AM

2014-07-16T07:13:10-04:00

Stop worrying! Like you said, you are in the middle of redeployment. Get your Soldiers home, then worry about your promotion ceremony. I have waited much longer than 15 days after making a list before.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2014 4:59 PM

2014-07-16T16:59:16-04:00

Don't worry. You made the list and nothing can change that. As you know, our Soldiers come first. Once you are back home we can all celebrate with you. I was checking the list every month since you guys left to see if you've made it. Now I can be able to be there to see you pinned! You worked hard and this is a well deserved promotion!

Response by SGT James Sedlacek made Jan 2 at 2015 8:53 AM

2015-01-02T08:53:07-05:00

I got promoted during the initial mess after 9/11. l waited over a month for pinning, and then one day, my 1SG looks at me and says, "why are you still wearing ...?" I told him I hadn't yet been pinned, so he pinned me the next formation. It didn't affect my date-of-rank, or my pay. Both of those were on time.