Did you notice something about the posters screen name?
JAG, USAF, R
He knows what he is talking about. You can flag someone while pending charges, courts martial, etc. which suspends favorable personnel actions like promotions, schools, leave, etc. But, pay continues until the charges are adjudicated. His promotions occurred automatically while he was in captivity and can’t be undone except through judicial action.
AH, yes I DID notice.