What is the Time in Service (TIS) requirement for promotion to Sergeant (SGT)?

The Time in Service (TIS) requirement for promotion to Sergeant (SGT) is 24 months. This timeframe is designed to ensure that Soldiers have gained sufficient experience and demonstrated the necessary leadership skills before being promoted to NCO ranks.

Promotion boards consider TIS as one of the factors in evaluating a Soldier's readiness for the next rank, emphasizing the importance of not only time served but also the responsibilities and competencies developed during that period. Meeting the minimum TIS demonstrates a commitment to service, readiness for advanced roles, and familiarity with Army values, regulations, and operations that are crucial for a Sergeant's responsibilities.

Other choices represent greater time frames than necessary for the SGT promotion requirement and do not align with the established Army standards for promotion to this rank. As such, Soldiers seeking advancement to SGT should be attentive to the correct TIS criterion.