Test Requirements

C/SA Test Requirements

Written Test: 

  • Phonetic Alphabet (CRM 14-16)
  • Orders to the Sentry (CRM 13)
  • Military Time (CRM 19)
  • DOD/Unit Chain of Command

Practical Requirements

  • Demonstrate Stationary Drill knowledge
  • Maintain C average in ROTC

Time in paygrade and Community Service

  • 2 MOS as SR & 5 hours of community service

C/SN Test Requirements

Written Test:

  • Followership ( NS1 40-48)
  • Leadership (NS1 49-63)
  • Marine Corps/Navy/NJROTC Ranks and Rates (CRM 20-25)
  • Drill Positions (DM-19-26)

Practical Requirements

  • Demonstrate Squad drill knowledge
  • Maintain C average in ROTC

Time in paygrade and Community service

  • 3 MOS as SA & 10 hours of community service

C/PO3 Test Requirements

Written Test:

  • Intro to NJROTC (NS1 Unit 1, Ch.1, 3-21)
  • Manual of Arms (DM 35-48)
  • NJROTC Leadership Principles (CRM 27)
  • NJROTC Ribbons and Awards (CFM 28-35)

Practical Requirements

  • Demonstrate commanding stationary drill
  • Manual to arms
  • Maintain C average in ROTC

Time in paygrade and community service

  • 3 MOS as SN & 15 hours of community service

C/PO2 Test Requirements 

Written Test:

  • Approaches to Leadership (NS2 171-176)
  • Leadership Skills (NS2 177-181)
  • Customs, Courtesies, and Ceremonies (CFM 57-69)
  • Manual of arms (DM 31 – 44)

Practical Requirements

  • Demonstrate commanding unarmed platoon drill
  • Demonstrate class leadership
  • Maintain B- average in ROTC

Time in paygrade and community service

  • 4 MOS as PO3 & 20 hours of community service

C/PO1 Test Requirements 

Written Test:

  • Manual of Sword (DM 51-62)
  • Platoon Drill (DM 113-132)
  • Personnel Inspection (CFM 71-76)
  • Challenges of Leadership (NS3 238-241)
  • Qualities of a Leader (NS3 242-249)

Practical Requirements

  • Demonstrate commanding UPI
  • Command Squad/Platoon Armed Drill
  • Maintain B average in ROTC
  • Receive Fraternization brief
  • Demonstrate manual of sword

Time in paygrade and Community service

  • 5 MOS and 25 hours of community service

C/CPO-Officers Test Requirements

-Refer to Master Chief Dyer

**If you are looking to take an advancement exam, please see a Chief, Officer, or PO1