Just a word of warning you may want to add. It is technically possible to be one level higher (or even lower) in rank than the actual pay grade.

An example of being a higher rank than pay grade... the position you reside in allows for an E-4 paygrade but you transfer into the unit as a Sgt. (army) - they can only pay you as an E-4. This isn't uncommon in the Army National Guard where the funding is typically controlled by the state (unless mobilized by the federal gov).

An example of being a lower rank than pay grade... you were demoted for some reason (e.g. Article 15). While most demotions also include pay grade reduction, it doesn't always occur. Another is if you transition from one branch of the military to another - but this is rare.

point is that the mapping of pay grade to rank is not always an accurate way of determining rank.

Jason L. Froebe

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In reply to Re: Translate military paygrades to rank salutations by jfroebe
in thread Translate military paygrades to rank salutations by girarde

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