Promotion System

Promotion Criteria

"You can't wear the rank properly , you will not keep the rank ."

Our Battalion believes in giving awards as quickly as possible after they are earned. Our goal is to have earned awards handed out in class every two weeks, depending on the number of service projects we have been engaged in.

Our promotion system is based on demonstrated knowledge and ability, not on position held. Only four Unit positions have a fixed rank associated with them: The Cadet Commanding Officer (C/CDR), the Cadet Executive Officer (C/LCDR), Cadet Chief Staff Officer (C/LCDR), and the Cadet Command Master Chief Petty Officer (C/MCPO). All other Cadets wear the rank to which they have earned promotion. Our promotion system is explained in greater detail below, but requires the following for promotion to each rank:

1) Time In Grade

2) Academic Knowledge (academic exam)

3) Practical Knowledge (drill exam)

4) Community / Unit Service Hours

5) Good conduct and uniform grades

6) Positive recommendations from the Cadet's Chain Of Command.

7) Use of the website

Every Cadet is required to promote at least one rank between the start of the school year and the week after Spring Break in order to able to re-enter the program the following year. Promotions that come as a result of attending Basic Leadership Training (BLT) do not count for this requirement. Taking the time to study, practice, participate, and advance in rank is the surest way to demonstrate self-discipline and self-initiative - qualities that must be shown each year in order to return to the program.

SEAMAN APPRENTICE (E-2) SEAMAN (E-3)

*Pass the stationary Unarmed Drill Card *Pass the entire Unarmed Drill Card

*Pass a written test on odd General Orders *Pass a written test on 11 General Orders & CoC

* Pass a written test on CoC *Participate in 5 unit events

*Participate in 3 unit events *Have a “C” average in Naval Science

*Have a “C” average in Naval Science

PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS (PO3) PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS (PO2)

*Pass first half of the Armed Drill Card *Pass the entire Armed Drill Card

*Demonstrate leading the platoon in Drill *Demonstrate leading platoon during PT

*Pass the written exam for PO3 *Pass a written exam for PO2

*Participate in 7 unit events *Participate in 8 unit events

*Have a “B” average in Naval Science *Have a “B” average in Naval Science

PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS (PO1) CHIEF PETTY OFFICER

*Pass the Guidon Drill Card *Pass the exam for CPO

*Demonstrate leadership of the *Be an active member of a special team

platoon during PI * SNSI /NSI / STAFF APPROVAL

*Pass the written exam for PO1 *Have an “A” average in Naval Science

*Participate in at least 10 unit events

*Have an “A” average in Naval Science