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In the Army , it is a pretty simple thing.
I went to Basic with no rank , I came out an E-3. I got promoted while I was there because I was the Platoon Leader and I had alot of fun. I got everyone involved and we trained hard. Now after that I went to my Army school. that lasted about 9 weeks. I joined the National Guard , so after that I went home to do my 1 weekend a month 2 weeks a year thing. I got E-4 the second month. I spent a total of 2 years in the guard before I went Active Army. I did not get above E-4 in the guard because there were no open slots. Meaning they already had all the E-4s they were allowed. This only happens in the Guard and Reserve. ( I think ) Anyway my point is I had E-4 in about 6 months. If I had not been promoted then it could take as long as 2 years. It depends on the person , there Phsical Fitness scores , ect. Once you get E-4 you must become Promotable. This means you must pass all the requirements ie; Physical Fitness , Time frame for E-4 , Work must be inpecible , show leadership qualities , ect. Once you are Promotable , then you must pass the Board. This is where your CO and about 3-5 other E7-E9s will see you , and ask several questions ( of there choice ) on your job , general soldier skills and any thing else they feel you should know. Chain of Command , ect. Once you pass the board , you are slotted to go to B-Noc. You must pass B-Noc to remain promotable. If you fail you will have to go through the board again and will not be able to do that for 6 months. Once you pass B-Noc , and return. You are reveiwed by the 1st Sgt. ( Company E-8 ) and the CO. They will then promote you to E-5 , and hold a small ceromony in your honor. |
OK, thanx, this answers my question.
So if Im getting it right maintaning a B average is good anough or doesnt even matter at all, correct? |
You're still in High School right Tony?
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In the Marine Corps it's harder to rise the ranks because we are such a smaller branch. It all depends on how big the branch is.[/quote:a6f5c] Interesting. Thanks. |
Ya, still in High School, class of '05.
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