Promotions before Basic Training

[HR NCO]

It seems there is constantly confusion on what you can do to get promoted before leaving for training. I have compiled a list of all possible promotions to get an early advancement before you leave for basic training to help clarify.

EARLY ADVANCEMENT TO E2

- Completed at lease one (1) year of Junior ROTC, National Defense Corp Program or Youth ChallenNGe Or Young Marines

- Completed Phase II requirements of the Air Force Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and been awarded the "Billy Mitchell Award."

- Participated in the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) and been awarded the "NSC."

- Awarded the "Boy Scout Eagle Certificate" as a member of the Boy Scouts of America

- Awarded the "Girl Scout Gold Award" as a member of the Girl Scouts of America

- Completed MS1 of Senior ROTC

- Attended less than 180 days at any U.S. Service Academy or U.S. Military Preparatory School

- Completed at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of post-secondary education at an accredited institution

- Refers one (1) qualified applicant who enlists into the ARNG

- Stripes for Skills Test

EARLY ADVANCEMENT TO E3

- Completed at lease three (3) years of Junior ROTC or National Defense Corp Program

- Completed MS2 of Senior ROTC

- Attended 180 days or more at any U.S. Service Academy or U.S. Military Preparatory School

- Completed at least 48 semester hours (72 quarter hours) of post-secondary education at an accredited institution

- Completed at least 18 months of post-secondary vocational-technical training and received an official transcript/certificate

- Refers two (2) qualified applicants who enlist into the ARNG (This is a total of 2 referrals - not in addition to referral from rule "O" above.)

- Refers one (1) qualified Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD)

- Any combination of 2 of the requirments for advancement to E2 may be combined for advancement to E3 (except Stripes for Skills)


EARLY ADVANCEMENT TO E4

- Completed a degree producing program of at lease (4) years in duration and received an official certificate.


EARLY ADVANCEMENT TO E5

- Aint gonna happen...you gotta earn that shiz nit

EDIT: To keep up on the latest changes, be sure to check out the National Guard website as well as talk to your recruiter: Enlistment Rank and Promotion