Please note: As you move up through the ranks, you will notice that a prerequisite may not be there and a different one may be in it's place.
NOTE: As you earn promotion points, you will be able to spend these points to be promoted. After you have been approved to be promoted,
the points that you have used shall be removed. Any points that were overflow, shall remain.
Major General
Grade: O-8
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Unfathomable.
Brigadier General
Grade: O-7
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Personally promoted by the Commanding Officer of the Special Forces Group.
Colonel
Grade: O-6
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Seven (7) months TIG as Lieutenant Colonel,
2) Personally promoted by the Commanding Officer of the Special Forces Group.
Lieutenant Colonel
Grade: O-5
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Six (6) months TIG as Major,
2) Demonstrated excellence as a Commissioned Officer in all areas
3) Personally promoted by the Commanding Officer of the Special Forces Group.
Major
Grade: O-4
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Demonstrated excellence as a SFOD-A CO,
2) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Special Forces Group.
Captain
Grade: O-3
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Four (4) months TIG as First Lieutenant (O-2),
2) Be a trusted member of the Command Staff,
3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Special Forces Group.
First Lieutenant
Grade: O-2
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Demonstrated excellence as a SFOD-A XO,
2) Three (3) months to Six (6) months TIG at 2LT (O-1),
3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Special Forces Group.
Second Lieutenant
Grade: O-1
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Demonstrated excellence as a lower Enlisted, NCO or Senior NCO,
2) Selection for OCS or Field Commission Board and successful passing of same,
3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Special Forces Group.
Chief Warrant Officer 5, CW5
Grade: W-5
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Approved by Squadron Commander.
Chief Warrant Officer 4, CW4
Grade: W-4
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Has demonstrated excellence as a Flight Executive Officer,
2) Contributes in Flight activities,
3) Contributes in the Forums discussions,
4) No significant lapse in activity levels,
5) Approved by Squadron Commander.
Chief Warrant Officer 3, CW3
Grade: W-3
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Five (5) Months TIG as CW2,
2) Selected as Flight XO or Flight Leader,
3) Contributes in Flight activities,
4) Contributes in the Forums,
5) No significant lapse in activity levels,
6) Approved by the Flight Commander.
Chief Warrant Officer 2, CW2
Grade: W-2
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Six (6) Months TIG as WO1,
2) Contributes in Flight activities,
4) Contributes in the Forums discussions,
5) No significant lapse in activity levels.
Warrant Officer 1, WO1
Grade: W-1
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Completion of the Basic Training Course, Achieved rank of PFC or waived
2) Graduate from Aviation School,
3) No significant lapse in activity levels.
Command Sergeant Major, CSM
Grade: E-9
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Special appointment by the Group Commander.
Sergeant Major, SGM
Grade: E-9
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Special appointment by the Group Commander.
First Sergeant, 1SG
Grade: E-8
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) One (1) year Four (4) months TIS overall,
2) Ability to assist the Company Commander in his/her absence,
3) Ability to actively participate in Command Staff activities and forums,
4) Sets the standard of excellence in leadership throughout the Special Forces Group,
5) Demonstrated reputation of success as a Special Forces Operator (E-8A),
6) Recommendation from the Company Commander.
Master Sergeant, MSG
Grade: E-8
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) One (1) year TIS overall,
2) Demonstrated success at all levels of NCO leadership,
3) Demonstrated success at all levels of being a Special Forces Operator (E-7),
4) Are to be an example to be followed in all areas,
4) Recommendation from the ODA Commanding Officer and approved by the Promotion Board.
Sergeant First Class, SFC
Grade: E-7
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Four (4) months TIG as a SSG,
2) Demonstrated success as a Special Forces Operator (E-6),
3) Shows leadership in all areas,
4) Recommendation from the ODA Commanding Officer and approved by the Promotion Board.
Staff Sergeant, SSG
Grade: E-6
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Four (4) months TIG as a SGT,
2) Demonstrates success as a Special Forces Operator,
3) Shows leadership in all areas,
4) Recommendation from the ODA Senior SGT and approved by the Promotion Board.
Sergeant, SGT
Grade: E-5
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Three (3) months TIG as a SPC or 2 month as CPL,
2) Completed the Special Forces Qualification Course (Q Course) and has selected a primary MOS within an ODA,
3) Recommendation from the ODA Senior SGT and approved by the Promotion Board.
Corporal, CPL
Grade: E-4
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Two (2) months TIG as a SPC,
2) Selected for Special Forces Qualification Course (Q Course),
3) Participates in Chalk at a level of excellence,
4) Selected as a Chalk Leader or Fireteam Leader,
5) Recommendation from the ODA Senior SGT and approved by the Promotion Board.
Specialist, SPC
Grade: E-2
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) One month TIG at PFC,
2) Demonstrated proficiency in game,
3) Participates in ODA activities,
4) Positively participates in Forum discussions.
Private First Class, PFC
Grade: E-3
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Graduate with Ranger School honors OR: 1 month Time In Grade (TIG) as PV2 and assigned to an ODA,
2) Uniform & Signature files Completed,
3) Contributes in ODA activities,
4) Contributes in the Forums discussions,
5) No significant lapse in activity levels.
Private Second Class, PV2
Grade: E-2
Description:
Prerequisites:
1) Graduate from the Basic Orientation and Training Class & Ranger School.
Private Trainee, PVT
Grade: E-1
Description:
To be inducted into Exiled Order, an applicant must pass the application process which includes a written application, verbal orientation via our TeamSpeak 3 server, and verification of having the required equipment and software. Once inducted, the Private Trainee is assigned to the training depot unit and scheduled for Basic Training.