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.