1. Required time in previous grade:
   • Six months as a Staff Sergeant.
2. Citizenship
   • When given a map be able to locate any state immediately.
   • Prepare a 15 minute talk on American history prior to the Civil War.
3. Leadership
   • Be able to prepare a class on leadership requirements for promotion to the ranks of Sergeant and Staff Sergeant.
4. Physical Fitness
   • Pass PFT with a score of 250 or more.
   • Swim a minimum of 100 yards.
5. School
   • Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
6. Home and Outside Activities
   • Participate in some community activities.
7. Personal Habits:
   • Demonstrate formal etiquette.
8. Close order drill:
   • Be able to drill, command and instruct a company.
9. Other subjects:
   • Be excellent in map and compass.
   • Be able to achieve a score of 100% on the map and compass exam.
   • Be able to achieve a score of 100% on the wilderness skills exam.