SGM Private RallyPoint Member 322646 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There is a real difference between an administrative advancement in rank and an actual &quot;promotion&quot;....although the terms are often used interchangeably. Most First Sergeants know the answer. However, it also technically relates to the officer corps beyond initial commissioning. Do you know the difference between Advancement, Promotion and also Appointment beyond commission? (that applies to civil service too) 2014-11-11T19:37:25-05:00 SGM Private RallyPoint Member 322646 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There is a real difference between an administrative advancement in rank and an actual &quot;promotion&quot;....although the terms are often used interchangeably. Most First Sergeants know the answer. However, it also technically relates to the officer corps beyond initial commissioning. Do you know the difference between Advancement, Promotion and also Appointment beyond commission? (that applies to civil service too) 2014-11-11T19:37:25-05:00 2014-11-11T19:37:25-05:00 SSG Leonard J W. 324431 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Frocking comes to mind, SGM. I've been through First Sergeant's Course, but I don't remember covering this one... Response by SSG Leonard J W. made Nov 12 at 2014 8:20 PM 2014-11-12T20:20:47-05:00 2014-11-12T20:20:47-05:00 2014-11-11T19:37:25-05:00