Promotion Boards

Please review the general notes / rules below for clarity upon our guidelines reguarding the Promotion Board

1. Promotion boards will be held towards the end of each semester

2. There are 4 Promotions boards: PO2, PO1, CPO, and ENS

3. Cadets must apply through a google form posted by the CO

4. Cadets must meet application requirements for the rank that they are applying for (PQS)

5. Cadet are only allowed to do 1 Promotion board per semester

6. Cadets are not allowed to skip rank (Unless they get a waver from CO or S/NSI)

7. Promotion boards will be held within the NJROTC classroom, being closed off to all non-essential personnel, with the divider put up in order to ensure confidentiality.

8. Only one Candidate will be interviewed at a time

9. All candidates must be in NSU during the interview regardless if it's a uniform day or not

10. To complete your application you must get a PQS (A sheet that confirms that you have met all the application requirements) and have it signed by a Cadet Officer or Cadet Chief Petty Officer. PQS Sheets are located in the NJROTC Classroom on the Yellow Board 

11. Wavers are possible for most / all PQS requirements but must be approved / signed by CO and NSI

12. Results will be posted within the NJROTC classroom and emailed to all candidates one week after all interviews conclude. No explanation will be provided as to the results in order to avoid controversy.

Last Up-Dated: 3-13-26