Question
Scenario: E7 takes voluntary reduction to enter AGR as E6 Supply NCO, but must reduce to E5 as SM does not hold 92Y MOS. Upon completion of MOSQ SM receives AGR new hire promotion to E6. Does the SM receive adjusted GED for E6 as that is the grade of the position that he was accepted into the AGR program to serve as?
Answer
Up front, the Soldier does not receive an adjusted GED for E6. The grade of the position they accepted is irrelevant, as they accepted the lower grade based on their MOS qualification.
While AR 600-8-19, Para 1-17g is somewhat unclear, please refer to Para 7-18b which states:
b. Acceptance of T10/T32 AGR position in a lower grade. The adjusted GED is only authorized on the initial demotion to enter the AGR program.
PPOM 22-026a, Para 10 states:
Entering the AGR Program. The adjusted Grade Entry Date (GED), formerly known as DOR, is only authorized for the grade accepted when initially entering the AGR program if the Soldier lacks the required MOS qualification. Adjusting GED for additional grade demotion is not authorized; (i.e., an E7 who accepts an E5 AGR position, their GED will be adjusted for E5 but will not be adjusted again at E6 to account for pre-AGR time served in that grade).
PPOM 22-026a intentionally spells out the scenario to clarify and meet the intent of the language of AR 600-8-19 Para 1-17 and Para 7-18b. It also considers RFIs between ARNG and HQDA to clarify the language, which always results in the same answer - there is only one GED adjustment authorized
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