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The Military Promotion Process: Overviews
The Military Promotion Process: Overviews

 

Whether you're an Enlisted Soldier, Sailor, or Marine checking on your next step up in pay grade or an Officer who wants to make the most of the evaluation system, you'll find the straight information and tips you need in this overview.

Army Promotions:
Links
  • Promotions
  • Selection Boards
  • Fitness Reports
  • Career Options

  • The Army Promotion Process:

    E-1 to E-2

    E-2 to E-3

    E-3 to E-4

    E-4 to E-5

    E-5 to E-6

    E-6 to E-7

    E-7 to E-8

    E-8 to E-9

    Army Officer Promotions [General Information & Promotions through Colonel]



    Navy Promotions:
    Links
  • Promotions
  • Selection Boards
  • Evaluations
  • Examinations
  • Career Options

  • The Navy Promotion Process:

    E-1 to E-2

    E-2 to E-3

    E-3 to E-4

    E-4 to E-5

    E-5 to E-6

    E-6 to E-7

    E-7 to E-8

    E-8 to E-9

    Navy Officer Promotions [General Information & Promotions through Colonel]
    Promotion to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) (0-2)




    Air Force Promotions:
    Links
  • Promotions
  • Selection Boards
  • Evaluations
  • Examinations
  • Career Options

  • The Air Force Promotion Process:

    E-1 to E-2

    E-2 to E-3

    E-3 to E-4

    E-4 to E-5

    E-5 to E-6

    E-6 to E-7

    E-7 to E-8

    E-8 to E-9

    Air Force Officer Promotions [General Information]




    Marine Corps Promotions:
    Links
  • Promotions
  • Selection Boards
  • Evaluations
  • Earning a Commission
  • Career Options

  • The Marine Corps Promotion Process:

    E-1 to E-2

    E-2 to E-3

    E-3 to E-4

    E-4 to E-5

    E-5 to E-6

    E-6 to E-7

    E-7 to E-8

    E-8 to E-9

    Marine Corps Officer Promotions [General Information & Promotions through Colonel]
    Promotion to 1st Lieutenant (0-2)






    Coast Guard Promotions:
    Links
  • Promotions
  • Selection Boards
  • Evaluations
  • Examinations
  • Career Options

  • The Coast Guard Promotion Process:

    E-1 to E-2

    E-2 to E-3

    E-3 to E-4

    E-4 to E-5

    E-5 to E-6

    E-6 to E-7

    E-7 to E-8

    E-8 to E-9

    Coast Guard Officer Promotions [General Information & Promotions through Colonel]

    Promotion to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) (0-2)