Six months as a staff sergeant

 

2. Citizenship

    When given a map be able to locate any state immeadiately

    Prepare a 15 minute talk on American history prior to the civil war

 

3. Leadership

     Be able to prepare a class on leadership requirements for promotion to the ranks of Sergeant and Staff Seargeant

 

4. Physical Fitness

     Pass the PFT with a score of 250 or more

     Swim a minimum of 100 yards

 

5. School

     Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher

 

6. Home and outside activities

     Participate in some community activities

 

7. Personal habits

     Demonstrate formal etiquette

 

8. Close order drill

     Be able to drill, command and instruct a company

 

9. Other subjects

     Be excellent in map and compass

     Be able to achieve a score of 100% on the map and compass exam

     Be able to achieve a score of 100% o nthe wilderness skills exam

 

 

 

 

You'll never get a Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me!
Capt. Henry P. Crowe, USMC; Guadalcanal, 13 January 1943