Islander Company Advancement Requirements (ICARs)
This document describes the advancement and promotion requirements for cadets in Islander Company. Every cadet should take the initiative to aggressively advance and promote through the NJROTC rate and rank structure to the maximum extent of their ability.
Enlisted Rates
Advancement through the enlisted rates is based on personal behavior, academic and practical tests and time in rate. Any new Cadet entering the program is assigned the rank of Cadet Seaman Recruit, regardless of their grade in school. After six weeks, the cadet becomes eligible for his/her first advancement. However, the cadet can and should start working on requirements for their next rate immediately upon advancement to their current rate. Islander Company Advancement Requirements
ICARs for all rates are as follows:
Cadet Seaman Recruit (E-1)
Assigned upon joining the unit
Cadet Seaman Apprentice (E-2)
- Recite the U.S. Navy Chain of Command from Company Commander through Commander-in-Chief with 80% accuracy and 11 General Orders with 80% accuracy
- Complete an in-place drill practical exam with two or fewer mistakes
- Be recommended for E-2 by your platoon leaders.
- Be an E-1 for six weeks (this is "time-in-rate")
- Complete an in-place drill practical exam with two or fewer mistakes
- Be recommended for E-2 by your platoon leaders.
- Be an E-1 for six weeks (this is "time-in-rate")
Cadet Seaman (E-3)
- Recite Navy and Marine Corps ranks (enlisted and officer)
- Complete an in-place drill practical exam with two of fewer mistakes
- Attend one drill practice (UEX, AEX, Basic Teams, etc)
- Be an E-2 for six weeks while maintaining an overall NJROTC grade of at least 75%
- Complete an in-place drill practical exam with two of fewer mistakes
- Attend one drill practice (UEX, AEX, Basic Teams, etc)
- Be an E-2 for six weeks while maintaining an overall NJROTC grade of at least 75%
Cadet Petty Officer Third Class (E-4)
With a score of at least 80%, pass the PO3 advancement test which includes questions on:
Military time
Cadet staff chain of command
Uniform regulations & grooming standards (CFM Chapter 1)
NJROTC rates and ranks (CFM Chapter 2)
Military Customs and Courtesies (CFM Chapter 3)
- Complete an armed drill practical exam with two or fewer mistakes
- Complete Guide-on drill
- Be an E-3 for three months while maintaining an NJROTC grade of at least 80%
Military time
Cadet staff chain of command
Uniform regulations & grooming standards (CFM Chapter 1)
NJROTC rates and ranks (CFM Chapter 2)
Military Customs and Courtesies (CFM Chapter 3)
- Complete an armed drill practical exam with two or fewer mistakes
- Complete Guide-on drill
- Be an E-3 for three months while maintaining an NJROTC grade of at least 80%
Cadet Petty Officer Second Class (E-5)
With a score of at least 80%, pass the PO2 advancement test which includes question on:
U.S. Navy rates and ranks (CFM Chapter 2)
Personnel Inspections (CFM Chapter 4)
Military Drill without arms (CFM Chapter 5 and Introduction to Drill Chapter 1)
- Complete general knowledge exam with at least 80% proficiency
- Form a platoon for inspection and group calisthenics with two or fewer mistakes
- Complete basic color guard
- Be an E-4 for four months while maintaining an NJROTC grade of at least 90%
U.S. Navy rates and ranks (CFM Chapter 2)
Personnel Inspections (CFM Chapter 4)
Military Drill without arms (CFM Chapter 5 and Introduction to Drill Chapter 1)
- Complete general knowledge exam with at least 80% proficiency
- Form a platoon for inspection and group calisthenics with two or fewer mistakes
- Complete basic color guard
- Be an E-4 for four months while maintaining an NJROTC grade of at least 90%
Cadet Petty Officer First Class (E-6)
With a score of at least 80%, pass the PO1 advancement test which includes questions on:
Manual of Arms with the Drill Rifles (CFM Introduction to Drill Chapter 3)
Manual of the Sword (CFM Introduction to Drill Chapter 4)
Leadership (Cadet Reference Manual, Introduction and Eleven Leadership Principles)
- To the satisfaction of the Naval Science Instructor, lead a platoon through a basic drill card while showing strong military bearing, good command voice and calling orders on the correct foot
- To the satisfaction of the Naval Science Instructor, conduct a personnel inspection as the inspection officer
- Be an E-5 for four months while maintaining an NJROTC grade of at least 80%
Manual of Arms with the Drill Rifles (CFM Introduction to Drill Chapter 3)
Manual of the Sword (CFM Introduction to Drill Chapter 4)
Leadership (Cadet Reference Manual, Introduction and Eleven Leadership Principles)
- To the satisfaction of the Naval Science Instructor, lead a platoon through a basic drill card while showing strong military bearing, good command voice and calling orders on the correct foot
- To the satisfaction of the Naval Science Instructor, conduct a personnel inspection as the inspection officer
- Be an E-5 for four months while maintaining an NJROTC grade of at least 80%
Cadet Chief Petty Officer (E-7)
- Complete the CPO advancement test which is composed of several essay questions on the topic of leadership
- Demonstrate correct sword manual movements including "Eyes, Right/Left" on the march
- Be recommended for E-7 by the Naval Science Instructor
- Be an E-6 for six months while maintaining an NJROTC grade of at least 82%
- Demonstrate correct sword manual movements including "Eyes, Right/Left" on the march
- Be recommended for E-7 by the Naval Science Instructor
- Be an E-6 for six months while maintaining an NJROTC grade of at least 82%
Officer Ranks
Cadet Officers (0-1 through 0-4)
Cadet Officer ranks are normally reserved for those cadets that through their past service and hard work have earned a position on the Islander Company Cadet Staff. Advancement requirements do not apply to officer ranks. Instead, cadet officers are chosen from the best rated cadets by the Senior Naval Science Instructor and meritoriously promoted to officer billets in staff leadership positions. Cadet Officers must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA, exhibit exceptional personal deportment, and model Navy core values to keep his or her rank and position of leadership.
NOTE: Once advanced or promoted, it is the responsibility of each Cadet maintain acceptable standards of conduct within the classroom, school, and community commensurate with their rank or rate. Each Cadet must also maintain high standards of personal appearance, particularly while in uniform. Infractions can result in reduction in rank or rate at the discretion of the Senior Naval Science Instructor.
NOTE: Once advanced or promoted, it is the responsibility of each Cadet maintain acceptable standards of conduct within the classroom, school, and community commensurate with their rank or rate. Each Cadet must also maintain high standards of personal appearance, particularly while in uniform. Infractions can result in reduction in rank or rate at the discretion of the Senior Naval Science Instructor.