My previous question was for the army>>>> does an e-4 with more time in grade out rank an e-4 promotable?

Question

wat reg covers it?

Answer 1

E-4(P) is not an official rank, but is traditionally recognized as being higher than a non-promotable E-4.  In any case, an NCO should be involved to iron out any differences between the two.

AR 600-8-19, paragraph 1-12 says: "Among enlisted Soldiers of the same grade of rank in active military service (to include retired enlisted Soldiers on active duty, drill status or FTNGD for ARNG), precedence or relative rank will be determined as follows:

a. According to DOR.

b. By length of active Federal service in the Army when DORs are the same (pay entry basic date (PEBD) for USAR and ARNG)

c. By length of total active Federal service when 1–12a and b are the same.

d. By date of birth when 1–12a, b, and c are the same. Older is more senior."

Note that promotable has nothing to do with it.