1. Promotion Progression
NC-956,
Wilkes Central High School
(revised Nov 2016)

2. Cadet Airman Basic to Cadet Airman
A Successful Graduate of Freshmen JROTC Orientation Week (“Boot Camp”) will advance to Cadet Airman rank (refer to this when * appears). The following applies to Boot Camp graduates only (most of these requirements will be part of the Boot Camp final exam):
Task/Knowledge Requirements:
Successfully complete NC-956 Airman Test
Know the first 10 steps of the 30-step drill routine
Know how to identify JROTC ranks and insignias
Know 'reporting in and out' procedures
Know/Properly perform 'facing' movements
Perform community service work - two hours

3. Cadet Airman Basic to Cadet Airman
Apply this to cadets entering JROTC at the start of a semester (without the “Boot Camp” opportunity)
Minimum Requirements:
No ALC nor OSS; A "D" or better in JROTC
No unexcused tardies nor absences
No unexcused 'failures' to dress out in AF PT gear nor to wear appropriate uniform on ULD
Task/Knowledge Requirements:
Successfully complete NC-956 Airman Test
Know 15 steps of the 30-step drill routine
Know how to identify JROTC ranks and insignias
Know 'reporting in and out' procedures
Know/Properly perform 'facing' movements
Perform community service work - four hours

4. Cadet Airman to Cadet Airman First Class
Minimum Requirements
No ALC nor OSS in promotion consideration period
A "C" in JROTC
No unexcused tardies/absences nor proper uniform wear
Task/Knowledge Requirements:
Successfully complete NC-956 Airman First Class test
Know AF Core Values, Cadet Honor Code and Mission
Identify grade insignias of AF enlisted and officers
Know Squadron chain of command from Squadron to Flight Commanders and titles/roles of NC 956 staff positions
Know 30-step drill sequence (exception below*)
Boot Camp” graduates can instead apply the following:
Know 15 steps of 30-step
Perform another 4 hours comm service/extra-curr. events
Participate in a JROTC fundraising event

5. Cadet Airman First Class to Cadet Senior Airman
Minimum Requirements
Maintain a "C" in JROTC, a “D” or better in other classes
No unexcused tardies/absences; no unexcused/non-made up ULD’s nor PT ‘dress out’; no ALC nor OSS
Task/Knowledge Requirements:
Successfully complete the NC-956 Senior Airman test
Know the phonetic alphabet
Be able to properly state all 30 commands of 30-step drill
Know how to establish goals
Know AF organizational structure, from flts to MAJCOMS"
Demonstrate to others the application of AF Core Values
Give/Instruct, proper facing commands to another cadet
Complete another 4 hrs of comm service/extra-curricular events
Participate in a JROTC fundraising event

6. Cadet Senior Airman to Cadet Staff Sergeant
Minimum Requirements
A “B” in JROTC
Maintain a 2.0 GPA in all courses
No unexcused tardies/absences, missed or non-made up ULD days , PT ‘dress out’ failures; no ALC nor OSS
Task/Knowledge Requirements:
Successfully complete the NC-956 Staff Sergeant test
Know & be able to sing the Air Force Song
Know & demonstrate to other cadets how to establish goals
Know and understand application of AF Core Values
Drill a 3x3 flight using the STD 30 step drill sequence as a flight commander
(Semester Drill Evaluation - AS1, Sem 2: Drill Evaluation)
Know and recite the chain of command from POTUS to Flight CC
Participate in fundraising events for JROTC; raising at least $50 since the prior promotion
Complete Promotion Fitness Examination with min score of 75%
16 hours of community service/extra-curr. activities on record

7. Cadet Staff Sergeant to Cadet Technical Sergeant
Minimum Requirements
A “B” in JROTC
Maintain a 2.0 GPA in all courses
No unexcused tardies/absences; PT ‘dress out’; no ALC nor OSS
Task/Knowledge Requirements:
Successfully complete the NC-956 Technical Sergeant test
Know and lead singing of the Air Force Song
Know and sing one Jodie for leading a flight
Perform open ranks inspection of a flight
Drill 4x4 flight using 30 step drill sequence within confined area
Know and recite the chain of command from POTUS to Flight CC
Know the Air Force Mission and birthday
20 hours of community service/extra-curricular activities on record
Participate in fundraising, minimum of $100 since prior promotion
Complete Promotion Fitness Examination with a 80% score
Instruct AS1 cadets on prior promotion knowledge requirements

8. Cadet Technical Sergeant to Cadet Master Sergeant
Minimum Requirements
An “A” in JROTC and a 2.5 GPA in all courses
No unexcused tardies/absences; PT ‘dress out’; no ALC nor OSS
Task/Knowledge Requirements (all prior rqmts + the following:)
Successfully complete the NC-956 Master Sergeant test
Know and sing two Jodies for leading a flight
Know and demonstrate Honor/Color Guard presentation drill
Know the Air Force Airman's Creed
Know and explain benefits of AFJROTC membership
Know details of WINGS and processes for Logistics & Personnel
Perform in an APT presentation at the Middle School
Successfully manage a Cadet Corps project (goal or event)
Complete Promotion Fitness Examination with a 85% score
Four hours service within the nine weeks prior to promotion eligibility
Recruit one quality cadet for JROTC who has promotion capability
Lead (chair or co-chair) person for a fundraising campaign

9. Cadet Master Sgt to Cadet Senior Master Sgt
Minimum Requirements
An “A” in JROTC and a 2.5 GPA in all courses
No unexcused tardies/absences; PT ‘dress out’; no ALC nor OSS
Task/Knowledge Requirements (all prior rqmts + the following:)
Successfully complete the NC-956 Senior Master Sgt test
Create one Jodies for leading a flight
Instruct cadets in HG/CG drill and Rifle Drill Team, 40 step routines
Command a flight in the 40 step drill sequence
Communicate benefits of AFJROTC membership
Know AFJROTC organizational data (# units, cadets, years, etc)
Instruct other cadets in processes for Logistics & Personnel
Lead two APT presentations at middle &/or elementary schools
Manage a Cadet Corps project (goal or event) & its continuity
Complete Promotion Fitness Examination with a 90% score
Recruit two new quality cadets who have promotion capability
Chairperson for a fundraising campaign, creating continuity product
Four hours service within the nine weeks prior to promotion eligibility

10. Cadet Senior Master Sgt to Cadet Chief Master Sgt
Minimum Requirements
An “A” in JROTC and a 3.0 GPA in all courses
No unexcused tardies/absences; PT ‘dress out’; no ALC nor OSS
Task/Knowledge Requirements (all prior rqmts + the following:)
Successfully complete the NC-956 Chief Master Sgt test
Conduct periodic review and rewrite/update of Cadet Guide
Can explain benefits of AFJROTC to counselors and teachers
Instruct other cadets in WINGS
Complete Promotion Fitness Examination with a 95% score
Groom staff officers in advancement of JROTC knowledge
Aid Chief of Standards and Evaluation in assessment of staff roles and performance within their operational areas
Four hours service within the nine weeks prior to promotion eligibility