How to paygrade increase mail

The joys of a paygrade increase!

To paygrade increase mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Determine the paygrade increase

• Check your personnel file or the military's personnel system (e.g., Army's Army Knowledge Online (AKO), Navy's Navy Knowledge Online (NKO), etc.) to determine the new paygrade you're eligible for.
• Verify the effective date of the paygrade increase.

Step 2: Gather required documents

• Your current personnel file or a copy of your DD Form 214 (if you're separating or retiring).
• Your latest pay stub or a copy of your Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).
• Any other relevant documents, such as a promotion order or a letter from your chain of command.

Step 3: Submit the request

• Contact your unit's personnel office or the military's personnel system to submit your request for a paygrade increase.
• Provide the required documents and information, including:
  • Your name and Social Security number.
  • Your current paygrade and the new paygrade you're eligible for.
  • The effective date of the paygrade increase.
  • Any other relevant information, such as a promotion date or a change in job title.

Step 4: Wait for processing

• The personnel office will review your request and process the paygrade increase.
• This may take several days to several weeks, depending on the complexity of the request and the workload of the personnel office.

Step 5: Verify the update

• Once the paygrade increase is processed, verify the update by:
  • Checking your personnel file or the military's personnel system.
  • Reviewing your latest pay stub or LES.
  • Confirming the change with your unit's personnel office.

Additional tips:

• Make sure to submit your request in a timely manner to avoid delays in processing.
• If you're separating or retiring, you may need to submit your request through the military's separation or retirement processing system.
• If you have any issues or concerns during the process, don't hesitate to reach out to your unit's personnel office or the military's personnel system for assistance.

Remember to stay patient and persistent, and you'll be enjoying your paygrade increase in no time!