Selection for promotion
is based on individual
performance & potential
demonstrated over time.
The culmination of Training & Education
resulting in certification/ validation that a
Soldier is fully qualified in their
MOS/grade.
Promotion eligible to
next rank upon
completing Professional
Military Education.
Soldier qualified for
Selection:
APFT/ Ht&Wt
Weapons Qual
MOS Qualified
SSD Complete
Demonstrated
Character
Soldier participates
in Training:
Individual;
collective; unit
MOS specific
Warrior Tasks
and Battle Drills
Leader Tasks
Civilian Ed
Soldier attends
Professional Military
Education:
BLC
ALC
SLC
MLC
SMC
Promotion once
Soldier is eligible to
pin on (cut-off
scores/sequence #).
Appropriate training, education, and experience is completed before promotion in order to best
prepare our NCOs to fight and win in a complex world as adaptive and agile leaders and trusted
professionals for force 2025.
DESIRED END STATE
Army Profession Professional Competence Team Building Adaptability Lifelong Learning Comprehensive Fitness
Applicable to Title 10 Soldiers (AC and USAR)
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Select Train Educate Promote (STEP)
Army Profession Professional Competence Team Building Adaptability Lifelong Learning Comprehensive Fitness