SOCOM Ranks & Requirements

NOTE: All things on this page are tenative and are subject to change, at the Commander in Chief of SOCOM's discretion. Attending the General and SOCOM  meetings are not mandatory, but your Promotions are determined on

1. Activity within the Force Group (attenting meetings, attending advertised operations and games, contributing to forums to maintain communication,
2. Time-in-Grade
3. Merit
4. What you contribute to the Force Group (What and how is determined by you.)

There will be no skipping of ranks, you may qualify for a field promotion at the discretion of the Division Commander, but only advance in one rank.

The Promotion Review Board is held once a month for all ranks.

	Enlisted Grades
	Grade Rank Training Period School Period SERE Training PRB Army Navy Marines E-4 Corporal (CPL) Petty Officer First Class (PO3) Corporal (Cpl) 4 Weeks Training Training and Consolidation Shake Down Period One Station Unit Training (OSUT): combines BCT & AIT Military Free Fall Training (HALO) SF Preperation Training Yes

	Non-Commissioned Officer Grades
	Grade Rank TIG Requirement School Requirement PRB Army Navy Marines E-5 Sergeant (SGT) Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) Sergeant (Sgt) Promotion to SGT, PO2, or Sgt is at the discretion of a superior officer, once you have achieved the following; 4 weeks contiuous service as an E-4 Pass NCO Exam Active in unit events & on the forums Completion of all specialist training courses X-Ray Program (18X Training) MOS Training for 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D and 18E NCO Exam Yes E-6 Staff Sergeant (SSG) Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Promotion to SSG, PO1, or SSgt is at the discretion of a superior officer, once you have achieved the following; 8 weeks contiuous service as an E-5 Active in unit events & on the forums Assisted in the leadership and/or management of Unit affairs Yes E-7 Sergeant First Class (SFC) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Promotion to SFC, CPO, or GySgt is at the discretion of a superior officer, once you have achieved the following; 8 weeks contiuous service as an E-6 Active in unit events & on the forums Assisted in the leadership and/or management of Unit affairs E7 is as high as a member can go without being directly involved with the management and organization of their unit and events. Yes E-8-1 Master Sergeant (MSG) Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) Master Sergeant (MSgt) Promotion to MSG, SCPO, or MSgt is at the discretion of a superior officer, once you have achieved the following; 8 weeks contiuous service as an E-7 Exceptionally active in unit events and on the forums Completed all required unit specialized training Displayed leadership. E8 is considered a leadership rank War College Training Officer Level Yes E-8-2 First Sergeant (1SGT) First Sergeant (1stSgt) Promotion to 1SGT or 1stSgt is at the discretion of a superior officer, once you have achieved the following; 8 weeks contiuous service as an E-8-1 Exceptionally active in unit events and on the forums Participated in the organization of training or events Displayed significant leadership Yes E-9-1 Sergeant Major (SGM) Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) Promotion to SGM, MCPO, or MGySgt is both a rank as well as a position of Authority within a unit. It is a role and rank of significant tradition throughout the Armed Forces of the World. Each Unit within the Force may appoint a single Sergeant Major from within its members, as decided by the Commanding Officer; 8 weeks contiuous service as an E-8-2 16 weeks continuous service as a SCPO Yes E-9-2 Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Command Master Chief Petty Officer (CMCPO) Sergeant Major (SgtMaj) As the senior E9 within a Force Group, they are appointed within the command squad of one of the units in a Force Group and are the most senior enlisted member in the Force Group. Their responsibility is as the most skilled member of the group, with a keen focus on training and stewardship over new members. They are generally referred to as SGM or CMCPO; 8 weeks contiuous service as an E-9-1 Officer Qualification Course Yes E-9-3 Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) Force Master Chief Petty Officer (FMCPO) Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SgtMajMC) One Sergeant Major may be selected as the senior member out of the entire Force. Typically they will be stationed in SOCOM directly, or may continue to serve in their unit. Their responsibility is as the most skilled member of the entire Force, with a keen focus on training and stewardship over new members. They are generally referred to as Sergeant Major, rather than their full title. Promotion to E-9-3 is at the discretion of a Commanding Officer, once the member has achieved the following; 2 weeks contiuous service as an E-9-2 Yes

The selection of the Senior Force Enlisted Officer will be an Honour and a Privilege. One senior E9-2 will be selected to become the Senior Force Enlisted Officer.

This Officer will then become the Senior Force Enlisted Officer for the period of Time In Grade and points of a Warrant Officer. No duty as a Warrant Officer will be denied him and once Warrant Officer TIG is concluded he will then go to 2nd LT. The theory being that one long serving Senior Enlisted officer be available as part of the command staff.

	Warrant Officer Grades
	Grade Rank TIG Requirement School Requirement PRB Army Navy Marines W-1 All Branches Warrant Officer (WO1) Promotion to Warrant Officer (WO1) is at the discretion of a superior officer, once you have achieved the following; 8 weeks continuous service as an E-9-2 (E-9-3 if applicable) Exceptionally active in unit events and on the forums Participated in the organization of training or events Displayed significant leadership Completion of Advanced War College Advanced War College Yes W-2 All Branches Cheif Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) Promotion to Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) is at the discretion of a superior officer, once you have achieved the following; 8 weeks continuous service as an W-1 Exceptionally active in unit events and on the forums Participated in the organization of training or events Displayed significant leadership Yes W-3 All Branches Cheif Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) Promotion to Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) is at the discretion of a superior officer, once you have achieved the following; 8 weeks continuous service as an W-2 Exceptionally active in unit events and on the forums Participated in the organization of training or events Displayed significant leadership Yes W-4 All Branches Cheif Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) Promotion to Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) is at the discretion of a superior officer, once you have achieved the following; 8 weeks continuous service as an W-3 Exceptionally active in unit events and on the forums Participated in the organization of training or events Displayed significant leadership Yes W-4 All Branches Cheif Warrant Officer 5 (CW5) Promotion to Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5) is at the discretion of a superior officer, once you have achieved the following; 8 weeks continuous service as an W-4 Exceptionally active in unit events and on the forums Participated in the organization of training or events Displayed significant leadership Officers Training Course Yes

	Squad Officer Grades
	Grade Rank TIG Requirement School Requirement PRB Army Navy Marines O-1 Second Lieutenant (2LT) Ensign (ENS) Second Lieutenant (2ndLt) Newly Commissioned Officers are appointed to this rank, on successful completion of the Officer Training Course (OTC). Although they may be commissioned at a higher rank. Where a Second Lieutenant is posted as a Commanding Officer of a unit, such a posting is considered provisional unit they have been substantiated to the rank of Second Lieutenant; 8 weeks service as a W-5 Successfully complete the OTC Course Active in unit events and on the forums Displayed leadership As a Sub-unit leader, the squad must be active Yes O-2 First Lieutenant (1LT) Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) First Lieutenant (1stLt) Lieutenants fill Sub-unit leader positions within Units, although may be posted into Training Officer or other junior staff roles. Promotion to First Lieutenant is at the discretion of a superior officer, once the following is achieved; 8 weeks service as a O-1 Completed any unit training or assessment required Active in unit events and on the forums Displayed leadership As a Sub-unit leader, the squad must be active Yes O-3 Captian (CPT) Lieutenant(LT) Captian (Capt) O-3 Grade Officers are typically seasoned Squad leaders, Executive Officers, or Staff Officers, who are preparing for Senior Management positions within Unit and Force command. Promotion to O-3 Grade is at the discretion of a superior officer, once the member has achieved the following; 8 weeks service as a O-2 Active in unit events and on the forums Displayed leadership As a Sub-unit leader, the squad must be active Yes

	Field Officer Grades
	Grade Rank TIG Requirement School Requirement PRB Army Navy Marines O-4 Major (MAJ) Lieutenant Commander(LCDR) Major (Maj) Grade O-4 Officers are typically new unit Commanding Officers, Senior Executive Officers, Senior Staff Officers in SOCOM. In exceptionally large Units with senior officers commanding them, Majors may command subunits. Promotion to O-4 Grade is at the discretion of a superior officer, once the member has achieved the following; 8 weeks service as a O-3 Active in unit events and on the forums Displayed leadership As a Unit leader, the squad must be active Yes O-5 Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Commander(CDR) Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) O-5 Grade Officers are highly competent Unit Commanders, Senior Executive Officers, Senior Staff officers in SOCOM. In exceptionally large Units with senior officers commanding them, Majors may command subunits. Promotion to O-5 Grade is at the discretion of a superior officer, once the member has achieved the following; 12 weeks service as a O-4 Participated in a decorated Force operation Serving in a Supernumerary position Yes O-6 Colonel (COL) Captian(CAPT) Colonel (Col) O-6 Grade Officers are exceptionally competent Officers, and the Chief of Staff can only make promotion to this rank. In order to be eligible for promotion to O-6. This is the most senior Officer rank before the General officer ranks, and achievement of this rank is considered a great honour within the Force; 12 weeks service as a O-5 Participated in a decorated Force operation Completed the Senior Command Course (SCC) Senior Command Course Yes

	Officer Grades
	Grade Name PRB Required Army Navy Marines O-7 Brigadier General (BG) Rear Admiral Lower Half(RMDL) Brigadier General (BGen) Promotion to the rank of O-7 is a position of honour and only the most trusted and skilled officers are appointed to the O-7 ranks. New Force Commanders are, generally, appointed at the rank of O-7 unless there are compelling reasons otherwise. Promotion to O-7 is at the discretion of a fellow officer by duly nominating them in the Promotion Review Board; Demonstrated Administrative & Leadership ability O-8 Major General (MG) Rear Admiral Upper Half(RADM) Major General (MajGen) Promotion to O-8 Rank is at the discretion of a fellow officer by duly nominating them in the Promotion Review Board; 6 months service as a O-7 Outstanding contributions to their Force Group during this time Promote if significant contribution to the Force warrants Demonstrated Administrative/Leadership ability O-9 Lieutenant General (LTG) Vaice Admiral (VADM) Lieutenant General (LtGen) Promotion to O-9 rank is at the discretion of a fellow officer by duly nominating them; 6 months service as a O-8 Outstanding contributions to their Force Group during this time Promote if significant contribution to the Force warrants Demonstrated Administrative/Leadership ability O-10 General (GEN) Admiral(ADM) General (Gen) Promotion to O-10 rank is at the discretion of a fellow officer by duly nominating them; 6 months service as a O-9 Appointed as the Division Commander Appointed as a significant Staff position Signigicant contributions to SOCOM during this time Demonstrated Administrative/Leadership ability