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The Daily Insight

How fast does Army infantry promote?

Author

Jessica Cortez

Updated on March 30, 2026

Soldiers generally receive this rank after either completion of Basic Combat Training, or six months of Army service. Soldiers are generally promoted to this level within a year by request of a supervisor.

How do soldiers get promoted?

So, how does the Army decide which enlisted members are going to get promoted? They do this using three systems: decentralized promotions to the grades of E-2 through E-4; semi-centralized promotions to the grades of E-5 and E-6; and centralized boards for promotions to E-7, E-8, and E-9.

Which branch is hardest to rank up?

The hardest military branch to get into in terms of education requirements is the Air Force. The military branch with the toughest basic training is the Marine Corps.

What branch pays the most?

10 Highest Paid Military Branch in 2022

  • 8) United States Marine Corp-
  • 7) German Army-
  • 6) French Foreign Legion-
  • 5) United States Air Force-
  • 4) Royal New Zealand Air Force-
  • 3) British Army-
  • 2) Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)-
  • 1) Australian Defence Force-

Where can I find enlisted promotion information?

Enlisted Promotion Information: The Career Management NCOs conduct a thorough and in-depth analysis on each and every Senior Enlisted Board. If you would like to see the promotion analysis click here.

What is the Army promotion timeline for enlisted officers?

Army Promotion Timeline for Enlisted & Officers – July 5, 2020; Army Aircraft Powertrain Repairer (MOS 15D) – June 24, 2020; Army Health Services Admin (70B MOS) – June 21, 2020

Does the army give promotion points for off-duty education?

The Army gives promotion points for off-duty education, such as college courses, or business/trade school courses, and for scores on the Army PFT and test scores on the rifle or pistol range.

How are promotion sequence numbers assigned in the Army?

The Army then takes all the selectees (without regard to MOS), and assigns them a promotion sequence number, which is assigned according to seniority. For example, if it’s the E-7 list, the Army will give the lowest sequence number (0001) to the E-7 selectee with the most time-in-grade as an E-6.