Promotion requirements
*Promotion Requirements Are Subject to Change*
*Promotion evaluations are available throughout the week. See cadet SgtMaj for details*
Cadets are allowed only two chances to fully pass their promotion test each month in order to be promoted. Cadets can only be tested by the CO and Cadet SgtMaj.
*All unit events shall be recorded in Cadet Record Book prior to inspection*
Cadet Private First Class
Must have a "B" average in the program.
Must pass a test on Basic Drill*
Apply themselves in the Leadership Education Classroom
Cadet Lance Corporal
Must have a "B" average in the program.
Must have participated in (1) unit event.
Must pass a test on Intermediate Drill*
Cadet Corporal
Must have a "A" average in the program.
Must have participated in (1) unit event.
Must pass test on Intermediate Drill (Level 2)*
Must pass test on Physical Training and Inspection Formation.
Must pass an interview (see below) by the promotion board.
Cadet Sergeant
Must have an "A" average in the program.
Must have participated in (5) unit events.
Must have lead (1) unit event as (CIC)*
Must pass test on Advanced Drill*
Must properly fold and carry the American flag.
Must complete a 500-word leadership essay provided by SMI/MI.
Must pass an interview (see below) by the promotion board.
Cadet Staff Sergeant
Must have an "A" average in the program.
Must have participated in (5) unit events.
Must have led (1) units events as (CIC)*
Pass test on Advanced Drill (Level 2)*
Must complete a 500-word leadership essay provided by SMI/MI.
Cadet must be of good moral standards.
Cadet must have consistent bearing while in uniform.
Must pass an interview (see below) by the promotion board.
Cadet Gunnery Sergeant
Must have an "A" average in the program.
Must have participated in (10) unit events.
Cadet must be of good moral standards.
Cadet must have consistent bearing while in uniform.
Must write a 600-word essay on why you deserve to be promoted/how you have helped the program.
Must pass an interview (see below) by the promotion board.
Basic Drill*
Left/Right/About Face, Forward March. Platoon Halt, and Hand Salute.
Intermediate Drill*
Mark Time March, To the Rear March, Change Step March, Left/Right Step March.
Intermediate Drill (Level 2)*
Cadet must be able to properly call and execute commands from both Basic and Intermediate Drill.
Advanced Drill*
Left/Right Obliques, Column Left/Right, Left/Right Flanks, To the Rear (From the Halt).
Advanced Drill (Level 2)*
Cadet must be able to properly call and execute commands from Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Drill.
Competing Team*
Marksmanship, Color Guard, PT, Orienteering, Drill, and any EHS sports or clubs. This includes Staff Positions (S1-5)
(CIC)*
The Cadet/Officer in Charge of any unit.
Promotion Interviews*
A mandatory test for all NCO & SNCO promotions. Must make an appointment with CO and c/SgtMaj. Test must take place on a uniform day. Will be asked questions on general knowledge, individual leadership attributes, and have their uniform inspected. 2/3 knowledge questions and a squared-away uniform is required to pass.