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

SGT(P) Jeremy Anderson — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 06:39:59 -0400

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

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:13:10 -0400

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

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:59:16 -0400

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

SGT James Sedlacek — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 08:53:07 -0500

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.