Do you know the difference between Advancement, Promotion and also Appointment beyond commission? (that applies to civil service too) https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-know-the-difference-between-advancement-promotion-and-also-appointment-beyond-commission-that-applies-to-civil-service-too <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. Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:37:25 -0500 Do you know the difference between Advancement, Promotion and also Appointment beyond commission? (that applies to civil service too) https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-know-the-difference-between-advancement-promotion-and-also-appointment-beyond-commission-that-applies-to-civil-service-too <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. SGM Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:37:25 -0500 2014-11-11T19:37:25-05:00 Response by SSG Leonard J W. made Nov 12 at 2014 8:20 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-know-the-difference-between-advancement-promotion-and-also-appointment-beyond-commission-that-applies-to-civil-service-too?n=324431&urlhash=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... SSG Leonard J W. Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:20:47 -0500 2014-11-12T20:20:47-05:00 2014-11-11T19:37:25-05:00