Advancement within the USNSCC Corps of Cadets

One of the most rewarding experiences for a cadet is advancement. Advancement is recognition of personal achievement, accomplishment, and their dedication to the corps. Advancement is not taken lightly as it is something that is hard earned. With each promotion come new opportunities and new responsibilities. Advancement within the Corps is an integral part of learning to become a leader.

Rate	Time in Rate	Courses Completed	Time in Rank	Exam Required	Training Required
Recruit (E-1)	Automatic upon joining	N/A	N/A	No	N/A
Seaman Apprentice (E-2) Airman Apprentice (E-2) Corpsman Apprentice (E-2) Fireman Apprentice (E-2)	6 months	BMR	Completion of Boot Camp and Completion of BMR - Basic Military Requirements	No	Boot Camp
Seaman (E-3) Airman (E-3) Corpsman (E-3) Fireman (E-3)	6 months	Seaman Airman Corpsman Fireman	6 months from finishing BMR	No	10 Days (5 Consecutive)
Petty Officer Third Class (E-4)	6 months from last advancement	Petty Officer Third/Second Class Course	6 months from last advancement (minimum)	Yes, PO-3 Exam	10 Days (5 Consecutive)
Petty Officer Second Class (E-5)	6 months from last advancement		6 months from last advancement (minimum)	Yes, PO-2 Exam	10 Days (5 Consecutive)
Petty Officer First Class (E-6)	6 months from last advancement	Petty Officer First Class Course	6 months from last advancement (minimum)	Yes, PO-1 Exam	10 Days (5 Consecutive)
Chief Petty Officer (E-7)	6 months from last advancement/CO Discretion	Chief Petty Officer Course	6 months from last advancement (minimum)	No	10 Days (5 Consecutive)