How many months of Time in Service are required for a Soldier to be eligible for promotion to SSG?

To be eligible for promotion to Sergeant (SSG), a Soldier must have a minimum of 84 months of Time in Service (TIS). This requirement ensures that the Soldier has gained sufficient experience and maturity to take on the additional responsibilities associated with the rank of SSG.

The requirement corresponds specifically to the Board's expectation that a Sergeant will possess not only technical knowledge but also leadership capability that comes with a solid background in service. In terms of months, 84 is equivalent to 7 years, thus indicating that a higher level of TIS is necessary compared to lower ranks.

The other choices fall short of this requirement, with 60 months being 5 years and insufficient for promotion to SSG, 72 months equating to 6 years, and 96 months being more than necessary and beyond the minimum standard set for this promotion.