Ranks & Insignias

This is the Document Release Information
Article Number:	2NDRB-R-02
Scope:	An overview of the ranks & insignias and promotion policy of the 2nd RB
Version:	Version 1.0
Effective Date:	01SEP18
Last Modified Date:	DDMMMYYYY
Approving Authority:	Regimental Commanding Officer
Point of Contact:	Regimental Commanding Officer

Promotion Policy Overview

In order to create an atmosphere related to military simulation a promotion system resembling the U.S. Army's was needed. The following policy is the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiments attempt to bring real world realism into the practical application of gaming where the unit exists. This policy has been the best attempt to create a fair and impartial way to reward members for their dedication to the unit.

Requirements for Promotion

Ranks at the enlisted, warrant officer and officer levels are posses different criteria or requirements for promotion. These are for example; contributing to the community outside of duties, no lapse in activity levels, proficiency in-game, graduated from required leadership training, recommendation from supervisor or promotion board. The more open ended requirements are for the interpretation of the promotion board such as forum contributions and proficiency in-game. While contributing to duty MOS (DMOS) activities are more defined as active participating in staff section(s).

Time in Grade and Time in Service

Time in Grade is defined as the number of days spent at the current rank or pay grade. Time in Service is the overall number of days spent in the unit. While in the reserve section Time in Grade is adjusted to reflect the activity level of reserve members while the Time in Service is not altered. In most cases the Time in Grade and Time in Service requirements are not to be deviated from without approval from S-1 Personnel and Command Staff.

Awards and Decorations

Soldiers who go above and beyond in their duties in and out of game who are recognized with awards and decorations can have days credited towards their current ranks Time in Grade. The more prestigious the award and decoration the more days that can be credited. In almost all cases its awarded in 10, 15 or 30 days. If S-1 Personnel and Command Staff cannot justify the actions to equal an award for outstanding service, their will not be any days credited. This policy is used sparingly and to award those going above and beyond.

Eligibility for Promotion

Any soldiers who meets the Time in Grade, training, and the other miscellaneous requirements listed on the Ranks and Insignia page must first be approved by the S-1 Personnel Officer for promotion. The list of soldiers who are ready for promotion administratively must be checked for disciplinary complaints or an activity check. Promotions to E-1 Private and E-2 Private Second Class are done through the S-3 Operations (Training) Staff Section after the completion of BCT and RASP. Promotions to non-commissioned officer (NCO) require the solider to be in a billet which supports the promotion. Examples of NCO billets are; Fireteam Leader, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Medic, Platoon JTAC and Company Senior Medic. The policy of being in a billet which supports a promotion applies to the staff non-commissioned officer promotions as-well. Examples of SNCO billets are; Platoon Sergeant, Company Senior JTAC, Company First Sergeant and Battalion Sergeant Major.

Warrant Officer Candidate and Officer Candidate ranks are not considered promotions can can occur outside of a promotion ceremony. Lateral transitions in ranks such as E-4 Specialist to E-4 Corporal, or E-8 Master Sergeant to E-8 First Sergeant can also occur outside of promotion ceremonies.

With approval from Command Staff promotions E-8 First Sergeant and O-1 Second Lieutenant can occur as needed to fill vacancies in the unit. If this occurs, an announcement post detailing the background of the recipient shall be made.

Promotion Board

Personnel who are up for promotion to ranks that require a promotion board, will be reviewed by their immediate chain of command. Topics such as the soldiers activity, performance in game, ability to lead, manage and supervise subordinates, awards the solider has earned, training qualifications obtained and general good character will be reviewed. It is up to the discretion of the promotion board if an interview is conducted with the solider up for promotion. Once the promotion board is concluded the results are passes to the S-1 Personnel Officer to be approved and the promotion is granted.

Billet, Minimum Rank and Maximum Rank Table

11B Infantryman / 11Z Infantry Senior Sergeant

Billet	Minimum Rank	Maximum Rank
Rifleman	PV2	PFC
Grenadier	PV2	SPC
Automatic Rifleman	PV2	SPC
Fireteam Leader	PFC	SGT
Team Leader	PFC	SGT
Squad Leader	CPL	SSG
Weapons Squad Leader	SGT	SSG
Platoon Sergeant	SGT	SFC
Company First Sergeant	1SG	1SG
Battalion Sergeant Major	SGM	SGM

68W Combat Medic Specialist

Billet	Minimum Rank	Maximum Rank
Squad Medic	PV2	SPC
Company Assistant Medic	PFC	SPC
Platoon Medic	SPC	SGT
Company Senior Medic	SGT	SSG

1Z3X1 Tactical Air Control Party (USAF)

Billet	Minimum Rank	Maximum Rank
Platoon JTAC	A1C	SSgt
Company FAC	Amn	SrA
Company Senior JTAC	SSgt	MSgt

11FX Fighter Pilot (USAF)

Billet	Minimum Rank	Maximum Rank
Fighter Pilot	2d Lt	1st Lt

153A Rotary Wing Aviator / 15A Aviation Officer

Billet	Minimum Rank	Maximum Rank
Helicopter Pilot	WO1	CW3
Air Operations Officer	CW3	CW5
Battalion Executive Officer	2LT	MAJ
Battalion Commander	1LT	LTC

11A Infantry Officer

Billet	Minimum Rank	Maximum Rank
Platoon Leader	2LT	1LT
Company Executive Officer	2LT	1LT
Company Commander	1LT	CPT
Battalion Executive Officer	CPT	MAJ
Battalion Commander	MAJ	LTC

Commissioned Officer Promotion Requirements

Title	Abbrev	Grade	Min TIS	Min TIG	Minimum Requirement(s)	Promotion Approval Authority
Second Lieutenant	2LT	O-1	N/A	N/A	Selection for OCS or Field Commission Board and successful passing of same Assigned as a Platoon Leader Assigned as a Staff Section Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as a primary billet	Command Staff Battalion Commander
First Lieutenant	1LT	O-2	N/A	4 months as a 2LT	Assigned as Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, or Assigned as a Department Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as a primary billet Performance must merit the promotion	Command Staff Battalion Commander
Captain	CPT	O-3	N/A	6 months as a 1LT	Assigned as Company Commander, or Assigned as a Department Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as a primary billet, and Performance must merit the promotion	Command Staff Battalion Commander
Major	MAJ	O-4	N/A	6 months as a CPT	Assigned as Battalion Executive Officer, or Company Executive Officer or Commander, or Assigned as a Department Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as a primary billet, and Performance must merit the promotion	Command Staff Battalion Commander
Lieutenant Colonel	LTC	O-5	N/A	6 months as a MAJ	Assigned as Battalion Commander, or Assigned as a Department Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as a primary billet, and Performance must merit the promotion	Command Staff
Colonel	COL	O-6	N/A	6 months as a LTC	Assigned as Regimental Commander, or Assigned as a Department Officer-in-Charge (OIC) as a primary billet, and Performance must merit the promotion	Command Staff