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Ranks Page Enlisted Ranks
Private
E-1
Advancement prerequisite to Private:
Successfully complete enlistment process.
Private Second Class
E-2
Advancement prerequisite to Private Second Class:
Complete Basic Combat Training.
15 Days time in grade.
Private First Class
E-3
Advancement prerequisite to Private First Class:
Completion of Infantry Training.
30 Days time in grade.
Specialist
E-4
Advancement prerequisite to Specialist:
Complete one advanced skills course (RCC, CMC, CEC).
45 Days time in grade.
Corporal
E-4
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,
Billeted Squad Medic, Billeted Squad Sapper, Billeted Junior Zeus.
Sergeant
E-5
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, Billeted Junior Zeus, Billeted Senior Zeus.
Staff Sergeant
E-6
Advancement prerequisite to Staff Sergeant
Complete the Advanced Leadership Course.
90 Days time in grade.
Additionally, one of the following must be true:
Billeted Squad Lead, Billeted Platoon Sergeant,
Billeted Company Medic, Billeted Company Sapper, Billeted Senior Zeus
Sergeant First Class
E-7
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, Billeted Senior Zeus.
Master Sergeant
E-8
Advancement prerequisite to Master Sergeant
Advancement prerequisite to Master Sergeant requires battalion approval.
First Sergeant
E-8
Advancement prerequisite to First Sergeant
Advancement prerequisite to First Sergeant requires battalion approval:
Master Sergeant qualifications achieved.
Company NCOIC position awarded.
Sergeant Major
E-9
Advancement prerequisite to Sergeant Major
Authorized with proper Billet by Battalion or higher
Command Sergeant Major
E-9
Advancement prerequisite to Command Sergeant Major
Authorized by Billet at Battalion level or higher
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Ranks Page Officer Ranks
Officer Canidate
E-5
Advancement prerequisite to Officer Candidate:
90 Days time in grade until eligible for promotion.
Second Lieutenant
O-1
Advancement prerequisite to Second Lieutenant:
Awarded commission in the regiment.
First Lieutenant
O-2
Advancement prerequisite to First Lieutenant:
120 Days time in grade.
Direct commission after achieving E-7 enlisted pay grade.
Captain
O-3
Advancement prerequisite to Captain:
180 Days time in grade.
Major
O-4
Advancement prerequisite to Major:
200 Days time in grade.
Lieutenant Colonel
O-5
Advancement prerequisite to Lieutenant Colonel:
Authorized by Billet
Colonel
O-6
Advancement prerequisite to Colonel:
Authorized by Billet
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Ranks Page 160th SOAR Ranks
Warrant Officer Candidate
E-5
Advancement prerequisite to Warrant Officer Candidate:
Completion of RASP.
Acceptance into JSOAC.
Warrant Officer 1
W-1
Advancement prerequisite to Warrant Officer One:
Flight evaluation complete.
Probationary period complete.
Chief Warrant Officer 2
W-2
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.
Chief Warrant Officer 3
W-3
Advancement prerequisite to Chief Warrant Officer Three:
75 Days time in grade.
Command recommendation.
Completion of JSOAC Aviation board.
Chief Warrant Officer 4
W-4
Advancement prerequisite to Chief Warrant Officer Four:
100 Days time in grade.
Command recommendation.
Chief Warrant Officer 5
W-5
Advancement prerequisite to Chief Warrant Officer Five:
120 Days time in grade.
Command recommendation.
Billeted as Senior Chief