ranks

[g.aguirre]

how long does it take to become E2 from an E1 can it happen at basic

[Gojeero]

one person got promoted to E2 in OSUT in my platoon i believe.

in my company (not my OSUT company, my drilling company), everyone that graduated e1 was promoted to e2 when they passed their first APFT when they got to our unit

[Phantom]

It is very very rare to see a NG soldier promoted at Basic, you can see a regular Army soldier promoted possibly. Our promotions will happen when you report to your unit after training.

[SituationalAwareness]

E-1 to E-2 is automatic after 6 months time in service. E-2 to E-3 is automatic after 12 months time in service. The promotion can happen on paper, as in the pay increase and the rank being PV2/E-2, however I doubt they'll call you up and give you the rank while in basic.

[KityTatu]

So I was talking to a kid in a chat room who just enlisted in the Guard. He's 18 years old and going in as an E-1. He said 'I'm coming out of basic as an officer. I guarantee you that!' Lol. I told him he has a lot of research to do. I pray he does before he goes in or he's in for a rude awakening.

[SteveLord]

The "automatic" part only covers eligibility. If you or your immediate chain never speak up, you could endup being E1,E2,E3 for longer than you should.