All About the Ranks!
There's no better way to begin your advancement than by KNOWING the advancement system! This is where you'll find information about the different ranks that make up the NLCC, NSCC, and Officer ranks.
Legend
TIR: Time In Rate
Test: Any required tests and scores
AT: Advanced Training requirement
NRTC/TS: (Non-Resident Training Courses/Training Syllabus) Any required correspondence courses
AD: Advancement Directive: Who has capability to promote
TIS: Total Time in Service; applies to Officer Corps
League Cadets
Sea Cadets
Officer Corps
For additional information, check out this file. Officer Advancement