NJROTC Cadets at Mechanicsville 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) during Monthly Formations of the entire Battalion. Cadets who graduate from Basic Leadership Training (Mini Boot Camp) 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 day but may not re-take a failed test on the same day.

Advancement Requirements:

CADET SEAMAN APPRENTICE (C/SA)

• Pass the Individual Drill Written Test

• Pass the Practical Individual Drill Test

• Pass the Manual of Guide-on Written Test

• Pass the Manual of Guide-on Practical Test

• Recite the First Five (5) Orders to the Sentry

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

CADET SEAMAN (C/SN)

• Pass the Ranks & Rates Written Test

• Pass the Uniform Regulations Written Test

• Recite all Eleven (11) Orders to the Sentry

• Pass being a Squad Leader in a Platoon Practical Test

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

CADET PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS (C/PO3)

• Pass the Customs, Courtesies & Etiquette Written Test

• Pass the Conducting a Personnel Inspection Written Test

• Pass the Conducting a Personnel Inspection Manual Test

• Pass the Commanding a Squad Practical Test

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

• Participate on a NJROTC Team or Earn 50 Hours of Community Service

CADET PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS (C/PO2)

• Pass the Manual of Arms Written Test

• Pass the Manual of Arms Practical Test

• Pass the Military Time Written Test

• Have a "B" Average or Above in NJROTC and ALL Classes

• Participate on a NJROTC Team or Earn 75 Hours of Community Service

CADET PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS (C/PO1)

• Pass the Commanding an Armed Squad Practical Test

• Memorize and Recite the Cadet Creed

• Pass the Commanding an Unarmed Platoon Practical Test

• Have a "B" Average or Above in NJROTC and ALL Classes

• Participate on a NJROTC Team or Earn 100 Hours of Community Service

CADET CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/CPO)

• Pass the Manual of Sword Written Test

• Pass the Manual of Sword Practical Test

• Pass the Commanding an Armed Platoon Practical Test

• Pass a written test on Dress Blue Regulation

• Complete an Interview with the NSI & SNSI

• Have a "B" Average or Above in NJROTC and ALL Classes

• Participate on a NJROTC Team or Earn 125 Hours of Community Service