If an E-7 is advanced on 16 September, what is his new assigned time-in-rate date?

The new assigned time-in-rate date for an E-7 who is advanced on 16 September is based on the guidelines for determining time-in-rate within the advancement cycle of the Navy. The time-in-rate date reflects the point at which a service member can begin accumulating the required time in their current pay grade to be eligible for future advancements.

In this case, the E-7's advancement on 16 September falls within the current advancement cycle which typically runs from 1 September to 31 August the following year. Since advancements are effective at the beginning of the month, the new time-in-rate date is established as the start of that same advancement cycle, which is 1 September of that year. This reflects the Navy's practice of using the advancement cycle dates to determine eligibility for promotions, rather than marking time from when the individual is actually advanced.

This is important because it affects the individual’s timeline for future advancement, career progression, and related considerations such as retirement eligibility or reclassification. Understanding this concept is crucial for E-7s in navigating their career paths and planning for future advancements.