Promotions

Promotion Eligibility Rules:

Private (PVT) to Private First Class (PFC)
> Time-in-Grade:  n/a
> Master individual skills, drills, PT, rifle safety
> Participate in events

Private First Class to Lance Corporal (LCPL)
> Time-in-Grade:  1 Quarter
> Perform Drills, PT, Inspection
> Participate at events

Lance Corporal (LCPL) - to Corporal (CPL)
> Time-in-Grade:  2 Quarters
> Lead Drills, PT, Cadences, Inspection
> Successfully  serve as a Squad  Leader

Corporal (CPL) to Sergeant (SGT)
> Time-in-Grade:  3 Quarters
> Lead Drills, PT, Cadences, Inspection, Color Guard
>  Lead platoon level at events

Sergeant (SGT) to Staff Sergeant
>  Leader of Color Guard, Rifle Team, Raider Team
>  Must  demonstrate cadet qualities
>  High Physical Fitness Test
>  Knowledge of drills, PT, Cadences, Inspection

Gunnery Sergeant/First Sergeant  
>  Appointed by SMI/MI
>  Must be a Junior / Senior or  LE III
>  Must  demonstrate cadet qualities
>  High Physical Fitness Test
>  Knowledge of drills, running cadence
> Write letters

Second Lieutenant/ First Lieutenant/Captain is appointed by SMI/MI
>  Appointed by SMI/MI
>  Must be a Junior / Senior or LE III
>  Must  demonstrate cadet qualities
>  High Physical Fitness Test
>  Plan events
>  Write letters to parents