SGT Requirements


  1. Required time in previous grade:
    • Four months as Corporal
  2. Citizenship
    • Know
      1. your state's governor
      2. U.S. Senators
      3. U.S. Representatives
      4. your State Senator
      5. your State Representative
    • Memorize the names of all the U.S. Presidents.
    • Memorize the names of the 50 states and 8 possessions.
  3. Leadership
    • Know Leadership Principles
  4. Physical Fitness
    • Pass PFT with a score of 250 or more.
    • Swim a minimum of 50 yards.
  5. School
    • Maintain excellent conduct and do work consistent with ability.
  6. Home and Outside Activities
    • Make own bed daily and take care of room.
    • Assist parents with more than one chore.
  7. Personal Habits:
    • Keep room and personal effects in order.
    • Take pride in personal appearance.
    • Uniform neat and clean at all times.
  8. Close order drill:
    • Be able to drill and INSTRUCT a squad.
  9. Other subjects:
    • Be able to read a map.
    • Be able to use a compass.
    • Pass the Sergeant's test with a minimum of 80%.
      Exam will include questions identified in this study guide.