In UNITAF ranks represent a combination of experience in UNITAF and for certain ranks, responsibility and authority too. A promotion relates to changes in a person's rank or grade.

Definitions

ATIU: Active time in unit is defined as the number of active months enlisted and can be found on a members dossier. This is a more accurate assessment of time in unit that number of days since enlistment as it accounts for breaks and inactivity.
ATIG: Active time in grade is defined as the number of active months in their current rank.
CATIG: Combined active time in grade is similar to ATIG but when used as a requirement one can combine multiple periods in a rank together to reach the CATIG requirement, this is useful in Billet based ranks such as Non-commissioned ranks to account for periods of inactivity and moving between enlisted and Non-commissioned ranks.
GCIG: Good conduct in grade means that no official reprimands have been filed while the member has been in this current grade or rank. GCIG reduces the requirements for promotion to the next grade and then resets on promotion.
ATF: Active total force is the number of active (Regular) members on the Total Force.

Policy

FM/BP-236 - Enlisted Ranks

Policy

For enlisted ranks from Recruit to Master Specialist, promotions are based on activity, conduct and experience. Progression is driven primarily based on combat and field exercise experience. Once a minimum threshold is met, manual checks for conduct and other listed requirements for that rank can be made.

In all cases a promotion will not be actioned if there is an active reprimand on the players dossier from within the last 30 days. Once all requirements for promotion are met, Personnel Command will raise a report recommending promotion.

Grade	Prefix	Rank	Requirements
E-0	Rec	Recruit	Intake
E-1	Pvt	Private	Tier II Core Infantry* *Waived until further notice the requirements shall be: 20 CI combat hours 4 CI practice hours
E-2	PFC	Private First Class	75 combat hours 25 practice hours 6 months ATIU (5 with GCIG) 6 months CATIG (5 with GCIG)
E-3	SP3	Specialist 3rd Class	150 combat hours 50 practice hours 12 months ATIU (10 with GCIG) 8 months CATIG (6 with GCIG)
E-4	SP2	Specialist 2nd Class	300 combat hours 100 practice hours 19 months ATIU (15 with GCIG) 10 months CATIG (8 with GCIG)
E-5	SP1	Specialist 1st Class	400 combat hours 125 practice hours 27 months ATIU (22 with GCIG) 12 months CATIG (10 with GCIG)
E-6	SPC	Specialist	500 combat hours 150 practice hours 36 months ATIU (29 with GCIG) 14 months CATIG (12 with GCIG)
E-7	MSP	Master Specialist	700 combat hours 200 practice hours 53 months ATIU (42 with GCIG) 16 months CATIG (14 with GCIG)
E-8	CMS	Chief Master Specialist	By appointment of the Commanding Officer

Policy

FM/BP-237 - Non-commissioned Ranks

Policy

Non-commissioned ranks (NCO) ranks cover those which have additional responsibilities attached to them. When promoted to a Non-commissioned rank the holder bears some responsibility in either the Operational Chain of Command (OPCOC) or Organisational Chain of Command (ORGCOC).

To achieve Non-commissioned rank the holder can;

ORGCOC: apply and be selected to join the units staff via one of it's command units based on their interests
OPCOC: achieve and maintain Approved Regular Field Leader (ARFL) status in accordance with the units Field Leading Policy

In both cases, unlike enlisted ranks if the holder exits the staff position or no longer holds the ARFL status then the rank is requisitioned and their rank reverts to the applicable rank from the enlisted table.

In this way, the requirements for Non-commissioned ranks allow for a holder to transition between a Non-commissioned rank and enlisted rank, without having to progress from the lowest grade again.

Grade	Prefix	Rank	Requirements
E-4	Cpl	Corporal	Appointed to ORGCOC in a staff position or; Squad Approved Regular Field Leader (S-ARFL)
E-5	Sgt	Sergeant	Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Squad Approved Regular Field Leader (S-ARFL) and; 150 combat hours 50 practice hours 12 months ATIU CATIG as Corporal 8 months with GCIG 14 months without GCIG
E-6	SSG	Staff Sergeant	Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Platoon Approved Regular Field Leader (P-ARFL) and; 300 combat hours 100 practice hours 19 months ATIU CATIG as Sergeant 10 months with GCIG 16 months without GCIG
E-7	SFC	Sergeant First Class	Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Platoon Approved Regular Field Leader (P-ARFL) and; 400 combat hours 125 practice hours 27 months ATIU CATIG as Staff Sergeant 12 months with GCIG 18 months without GCIG
E-8	MSG	Master Sergeant	Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Company Approved Regular Field Leader (C-ARFL) and; 500 combat hours 150 practice hours 36 months ATIU CATIG as Sergeant First Class 14 months with GCIG 20 months without GCIG
E-8	1SG	First Sergeant	Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Company Approved Regular Field Leader (C-ARFL) and; By appointment of the Commanding Officer 700 combat hours 200 practice hours 53 months ATIU CATIG as Master Sergeant 14 months with GCIG 20 months without GCIG
E-9	SGM	Sergeant Major	By appointment of the Commanding Officer
E-9	CSM	Command Sergeant Major	By appointment of the Commanding Officer

Policy

FM/BP-238 - Commissioned Ranks

Policy

Commissions cover the Officer ranks from Second Lieutenant to Colonel. Officers have substantial responsibilities and oversee large parts of the unit command. They have authority to take executive actions on behalf of the Commanding Officer.

Grade	Prefix	Rank	Requirements
O-1	2Lt	Second Lieutenant	Appointed to ORGCOC in a staff position; Personnel Officer (PC) Operations Officer (OC) Training Officer (TC) Executive Officer (XO CC) Commanding Officer (CO CC)
O-2	1Lt	First Lieutenant	CATIG as Second Lieutenant 12 months with GCIG 18 months without GCIG
O-3	Capt	Captain	CATIG as First Lieutenant 14 months with GCIG 20 months without GCIG OR Appointed to ORGCOC in a staff position; Commanding Officer Executive Officer Unit size exceeding 60 ATF
O-4	Maj	Major	CATIG as Captain 12 months with GCIG 18 months without GCIG AND Unit size exceeding 100 ATF Appointed to Central Command in a staff position Commanding Officer Executive Officer Chairman *Limited to 1 active holder
O-5	LtCol	Lieutenant Colonel	14 months (or 20 without GCIG) CATIG as Major and Unit size exceeding 180 ATF or; 28 months CATIG (or 34 months without GCIG) as Major and Unit size exceeding 120 ATF *Limited to 1 active holder
O-6	Col	Colonel	14 months CATIG as Major (or 20 without GCIG) and Unit size exceeding 250 ATF or; 28 months CATIG as Lieutenant Colonel (or 34 without GCIG) and Unit size exceeding 180 ATF *Limited to 1 active holder

Above: From left to right: 2Lt, 1Lt, Capt, Maj, LtCol

Policy

FM/BP-239 - Rank Suffixes

Policy

To determine the source of a rank, holders of both FM/BP-237 - Non-commissioned Ranks and FM/BP-238 - Commissioned Ranks have both the normal rank prefix but additionally a suffix to their name, the below table outlines the possible sources.

Source	Suffix
Central Command	CC
Personnel Command	PC
Operations Command	OC
Training Command	TC
Service Command	SC
J1 Recruiting Staff	J1
J2 Personnel Staff	J2
J3 Operations Staff	J3
J4 Campaign Staff	J4
J5 Loadout Staff	J5
J6 Policy Staff	J6
J7 Training Staff	J7
J8 Mods Staff	J8
J9 Server Staff	J9
Squad Approved Regular Field Leader (S-ARFL)	FS
Platoon Approved Regular Field Leader (F-ARFL)	FP
Company Approved Regular Field Leader (C-ARFL)	FC

If the holder bears a staff position in multiple groups, the suffix is combined in accordance with the below examples;

Sgt John Smith (J1)
Sgt John Smith (J1/2)
Sgt John Smith (FS)
Sgt John Smith (J1 FS)
Sgt John Smith (J1/2 FS)

Policy

FM/BP-889 - Promotion following punitive demotion

Policy

Following a punitive reduction in rank (demotion) usually instigated through FM/BP-255 - Violations of the Code of Conduct. Upon demotion, the member is ineligible for any promotion for a minimum period of three active months (ATIU).

Following this mandatory freeze, the time requirement (ATIG/CATIG) to be eligible for promotion depends on the member's conduct while serving in the lower rank. If the member maintains Good Conduct In Grade (GCIG, as defined in FM/BG-235 - Ranks in UNITAF), they must complete 50% of the standard ATIG/CATIG with GCIG requirement specified for the target rank(s) until they reach the originally held rank (or next rank, if demotion covers multiple grades). However, if the member fails to maintain GCIG during this period, they must satisfy the full standard ATIG/CATIG without GCIG requirement for the target rank.

Satisfying this modified time requirement does not negate the need to meet all other standard prerequisites for the rank, such as total ATIU, operational hours, and any specific NCO status requirements outlined in FM/G50 - Ranks and Promotions. The member must be formally notified of these specific conditions at the time of their demotion.