Ranks

Advancement prerequisite to Private:

Successfully complete enlistment process.

Advancement prerequisite to Private Second Class:

Complete the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program

15 Days time in grade.

Advancement prerequisite to Private First Class:

Completion of Infantry Training.

30 Days time in grade.

Advancement prerequisite to Specialist:

Complete one advanced skills course (RCC, CLSC, SAPC).

45 Days time in grade.

Advancement prerequisite to Corporal

Complete the Basic Leadership Course.

Authorized by Billet at Platoon level or higher

Active member in Company Shop.

Additionally, one of the following must be true:

Billeted Fireteam Lead;

Billeted Squad Lead;

Billeted Crew Chief;

Advancement prerequisite to Sergeant

Complete the Warrior Leadership Course.

60 Days time in grade.

Additionally, one of the following must be true:

Billeted Fireteam Lead;

Billeted Squad Lead;

Billeted Platoon Medic;

Billeted Platoon Sapper;

Advancement prerequisite to USAF Technical Sergeant:

Qualify for the Rank of CPL*.

Complete JSOAC JTAC pipeline.

Complete JSOAC Special Warfare CCT pipeline.

Approval from JSOAC leadership and the Battalion Aviation Liaison Officer.

Billeted JSOAC Combat Controller;

*CCTs are not required to hold a J-Shop position

Advancement prerequisite to Staff Sergeant:

Complete the Advanced Leadership Course.

90 days time in grade.

Advancement prerequisite to Staff Sergeant requires battalion approval.

Additionally, one of the following must be true:

Billeted Squad Lead;

Billeted Platoon Sergeant;

Billeted Company Medic;
Billeted Company Sapper;                                                                                                 

Advancement prerequisite to Sergeant First Class:

120 days time in grade.

Advancement prerequisite to Sergeant First Class requires battalion approval.

Additionally, One of the following must be true:

Billeted Platoon Sergeant;

Advancement prerequisite to Master Sergeant requires battalion approval.

Advancement prerequisite to First Sergeant requires battalion approval:

Master Sergeant qualifications achieved.

Company NCOIC position awarded.

Advancement prerequisite to Command Sergeant Major: 

Authorized by Billet at Battalion level or higher

Advancement prerequisite to Warrant Officer Candidate:

Completion of RASP.

Acceptance into JSOAC.

Advancement prerequisite to Warrant Officer One:

Flight evaluation complete.

Probationary period complete.

Advancement prerequisite to Chief Warrant Officer Two:

65 Days time in grade.

Command recommendation.

Direct commission after achieving E-7 enlisted pay grade.

Completion of JSOAC Aviation board.

Advancement prerequisite to Chief Warrant Officer Three:

75 Days time in grade.

Command recommendation.

Completion of JSOAC Aviation board.

Advancement prerequisite to Chief Warrant Officer Four:

100 Days time in grade.

Command recommendation.

Advancement prerequisite to Chief Warrant Officer Five:

120 Days time in grade.

Command recommendation.

Billeted as Senior Chief

Advancement prerequisite to Officer Candidate:

Enrolled in TCG's War College

Advancement prerequisite to Second Lieutenant:

Awarded commission in the regiment.

Advancement prerequisite to First Lieutenant:

100 Days time in grade.

Direct commission after achieving E-7 enlisted pay grade.

Advancement prerequisite to Captain:

180 Days time in grade.

Advancement prerequisite to Major:

200 Days time in grade.

Advancement prerequisite to Lieutenant Colonel:

Authorized by Billet