Promotions

NJROTC Cadets earn Advancement (Promotion) to the next higher rank by successfully completing a series of written tests, practical tests, verbal tests, participation credits, and academic grades in both Naval Science courses and all classes.

Promotions are awarded by the Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI).  Cadets who graduate from Basic Leadership Training are promoted early to the next rank but must still complete the requirements of the 

rank they are promoted to. Cadet Officers are promoted based on merit to fill positions within the Cadet Staff.

Advancement requirements may be completed in class on Fridays or after school during academic team days 

with the Academic Team Commander. Cadets must score 80% on written tests and may take up to 2 written 

test per Quarter but may not re-take a failed test on the same day.

Advancement Requirements:

CADET SEAMAN APPRENTICE (C/SA)

•     NJROTC Uniform Regulations Written Test

•     Individual Unarmed Drill Written Test

•     Individual Unarmed Drill Practical Test

•     First 5 Orders to the Sentry Verbal Test

•     Participate in 2 Parades

•     Have a "C" Average or Above in ALL School Classes

CADET SEAMAN (C/SN)

•     USN and NJROTC Ranks and Rates Written Test

•     Military Customs, Courtesies, & Etiquette Written Test

•     Platoon Squad Leader Practical Test

•     ALL 11 Orders to the Sentry Verbal Test

•     Participate in 3 Parades

•     Have a "C" Average or Above in ALL School Classes

CADET PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS (C/PO3)

•     Military Time Written Test

•     Manual of Arms Written Test

•     Manual of Arms Practical Test

•     Have a "B" Average or Above in ALL School Classes

•     Participate in 3 Unit Events (Trips, Competitions, Unit Community Service Events)

•     Participate in 1 NJROTC Team or Complete 50 Hours of Community Service Outside of NJROTC 

CADET PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS (C/PO2)

•     Conducting a Personnel Inspection Written Test

•     Conducting a Personnel Inspection Practical Test

•     Commanding a Squad Practical Test

•     Participate in 4 Unit Events (Trips, Competitions, Community Service Events) in the current school year

•     Have a "B" Average or Above in ALL School Classes

•     Participate in 1 NJROTC Team or Complete 75 Hours of Community Service Outside of NJROTC 

CADET PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS (C/PO1)

•     Manual of Guide Practical Test

•     Commanding an Unarmed Platoon Practical Test

•     Participate in 3 Parades and 3 Unit Events in the current school year

•     Have a "B" Average or Above in ALL School Classes

•     Participate in 1 NJROTC Team or Complete 100 Hours of Community Service Outside of NJROTC

CADET CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/CPO)

•     Manual of Sword Written Test

•     Manual of Sword Practical Test

•     Commanding an Armed Platoon Practical Test

•     Participate in 4 Parades and 4 Unit Events in the current school year

•     Have a "B" Average or Above in ALL School Classes

•     Active on 1 Team or 125 Hours of Community Service Outside of NJROTC

•     Be selected by the SNSI or NSI to fill a leadership role