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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 10/3/2009


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Two part question.  In 1993 the Army's RCP was changed for E-5 on promotion list to E-6 from 20 years to 15 years.  It was later changed back to it's original language in 1999.  Question 1: When the policy was changed, was it done legally?  Question 2:  When it was changed, were there any grandfather scenario's in place?

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Dale,
Yes, it was done legally.  It was a decision made be the Secretary of the Army, only his authority is necessary for these type decisions.  It was disseminated by ALARACT message throughout the Army.

In Nov of last year, the Secretary of the Army issued another policy change via ALARACT 267/2008.  According to it, an E-5 promotable may again serve 20 years.

I assume you're interested in this because it applies to you.  Is this what you're looking for?

Part 2 of your question I can't answer.

I hope this helps a little.
Colonel H

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All military questions, any Service. 30 years experience & two Ph.D.'s. 4 times Base Commander. Worked with Army, Navy, USMC, USCG and several foreign military units. Veteran of Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and 10 civil wars in Africa.

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Air Force Colonel with 30 years experience. Air Force Base Commander 4 times. Highly decorated.

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Org of Am Historians, Wild West History Assoc., Disabled American Veterans - Life Member, Am Motorcyclist Assoc. - Life Member, North Am Hunt Club - Life Member, NWTF - Life Member

Publications
Numerous book reviews published in the Journal of American History. Two books submitted for publication.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in military history, Columbus University (Summa Cum Laude) Ph.D. in history, Northfield University, London, England (Summa Cum Laude) Master of Arts degree in history, Marshall University, WV Bachelors degree, double-major in history and mathematics, Salem College, WV Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

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Legion of Merit Defense MSM MSM x 5 Joint Commendation Mdl AF Commendation Medal Army Commendation Mdl Joint Achievement Mdl AF Achievement Medal Outstanding Volunteer Mdl

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