Cadet Promotions
JROTC Cadet Ranks
General
Upon initial entry into the JROTC program, students become cadet privates. Factors that influence how fast they are advanced to the higher grades include: their overall attitude and application to JROTC subjects; their degree of cooperation with fellow cadets and participation in all JROTC activities; their performance during drill and ceremony conducted in the classroom and on the drill field, military courtesy and appearance in uniform; and on the existence of authorized unit position vacancies.
As a basic rule, promotions will be one grade promotion at a time, even though a cadet may spend only a short period of time in each grade. However, those cadets that demonstrate superior academic and military leadership qualities may jump one or more grades. For instance, a worthy cadet sergeant may be advanced to the grade of cadet second lieutenant if an authorized vacancy exists and he/she is deemed best qualified for that appointment.
As the grades get higher, the responsibilities and demands on a cadet’s time increase, and the authorized positions become fewer with each succeeding advancement becomes more competitive.
Cadets with a grade of F in JROTC will not be considered for promotion.
Demotions
Demotions may result from inefficiency, misbehavior, want of readiness, or any other failure when properly investigated. Recommendations for demotions follow the same command procedure as recommendations for promotion.
Transfers
Cadets transferring to another School District in which JROTC is taught will be transferred in present grade held. The gaining school instructors will need to contact LHS instructors to coordinate for portfolio transfer.
Cadet Promotion Requirements (these may be modified based on unit needs and cadet participation)
1. Promotion to PV2 will require the following:
- Passing grade in JROTC
- Cadet rank test of 100%
2. Promotion to PFC will require the following:
- Passing grade in JROTC
- Cadet rank test of 100%
- Army rank test of 90% or better
3. Promotion to CPL/SGT will require the following:
- A grade of C or better in JROTC
- Cadet rank test of 100%
- Army rank test of 90% or better
- Execute basic drill movements (23 drill commands)
Fall In
Stand At Ease
About Face (x2)
Column Right
Dress Right Dress
At Ease
Left Step
Right Flank
Ready Front
Rest
Right Step
Left Flank
Present Arms
Squad Attention
Right Face
Rear March (x2)
Order Arms
Left Face
Forward March
Squad Halt
Parade Rest
Right Face
Column Left
Fall Out
4. Promotion to SSG will require the following:
- A grade of B or better in JROTC
- Cadet rank test of 100%
- Army rank test of 90% or better
- Execute basic drill commands (23 drill commands above)
- Leadership position or member of a JROTC team (present or past)
5. Promotion to SFC thru 1SG will require the following:
- Promotion board
- Vote and recommendation by SAI/AI
6. Promotion to SGM thru CSM will require the following:
- Vote and recommendation by SAI/AI