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

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

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