Lance Corporal

To be promoted to Lance Corporal:

• participate in the first year of the star training program for a minimum period of 5 months; and
• be recommended by the appropriate platoon commander.

Corporal

To be promoted to Corporal:

• hold the rank of LCpl;
• participate in the Cadet Fitness Assessment;
• successfully complete year 1 of the start training program; and
• be recommended by the appropriate platoon commander.

Master Corporal

To be promoted to Master Corporal:

• complete at least 6 months of service at the rank of Cpl;
• participate in the Cadet Fitness Assessment;
• successfully complete the second year of the start training program; and
• be recommended by the appropriate platoon commander.

Sergeant

To be promoted to Sergeant:

• complete at least 6 months service at the rank of MCpl;
• participate in the Cadet Fitness Assessment;
• successfully complete the third year of the star training program; and
• be recommended by the appropriate platoon commander.

Warrant Officer

To be promoted to Warrant Officer:

• complete at least 6 months service at the rank of Sgt;
• participate in the Cadet Fitness Assessment;
• have successfully completed the fourth year of the star training program;
• have achieved enhanced proficiency in most subject areas including leadership and instructional techniques; and
• be recommended by the appropriate platoon commander.

​Master Warrant Officer

To be promoted to Master Warrant Officer:

• complete at least 6 months service at the substantive rank of WO;
• participate in the Cadet Fitness Assessment; and
• be identified as a successful candidate through the merit review board process.

Chief Warrant Officer

To be promoted to Chief Warrant Officer:

• complete at least 6 months service at the substantive rank of MWO; and
• be identified as a successful candidate through the merit review board process.