Application Requirement SOP for Staff
| This is the Document Release Information | |
| Article Number: | 7CAV-R-046 |
| Scope: | Staff Position Application Requirements |
| Version: | Version 1.0 |
| Effective Date: | 20MAR21 |
| Last Modified Date: | 19MAR21 |
| Approving Authority: | Regimental Commanding Officer |
| Point of Contact: | Regimental Chief of Staff |
Introduction
This SOP outlines the requirements for position openings for Company Staff and Battalion Staff, as well as Departmental 1IC and 2IC positions. All positions need to be advertised with a relevant position opening and must include the following details:
- Overview of the position including responsibilities
- Minimum requirements
- The outlined application process, including an interview
- Deadlines for applications
- Deadlines for interviews to be complete and when the position will be announced
- Who the application should be submitted to and what it should include
Note: If a CO/1IC position becomes available then the incumbent XO/2IC will need to apply for the position to be considered.
Minimum Requirements
Battalion Staff - CO/XO
- Be in good standing with no active negative actions
- Be at the minimum rank of Captain
- Letter of interest from Applicant to the Chief of Staff for review
Battalion Staff - SGM
- Be in good standing with no active negative actions
- Be at the minimum rank of SFC
- Letter of interest from Applicant to the Command Sergeant Major and COS for review
- Final selection is approved by the CoS
Company Staff - CO/XO
- Be in good standing with no active negative action
- Be at the minimum rank of First Lieutenant (O-2)
- Letter of interest from Applicant to Battalion CO and Regimental COS for review
Company Staff - 1SG
- Be in good standing with no active negative action
- Be at the minimum rank of Sergeant (E-5)
- Letter of interest from Applicant to Battalion SGM and Regimental CSM for review
- Final selection is approved by the relevant Battalion CO
Departmental 1IC/2IC
- Be in good standing with no active negative actions
- Be at the minimum rank of:
- Second Lieutenant for Officers
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 for Warrant Officers
- Sergeant for Non-Commissioned Officers
- Letter of interest from Applicant to the relevant General Staff departmental oversight
Minimum time to serve
Once an Assignment has been announced, the successful applicant must serve a minimum of 6 months in the assigned billet. Therefore, they will not be permitted to transfer to a lateral position(XO to XO, CO to CO) if they are inside of 6 months. However, they are permitted to be promoted inside their normal chain (A/1-7 XO to A/1-7 CO). Additionally, a waiver for special circumstances may be issued by the COS
Transfer Priority
After Six months in their position staff may make applications for lateral transfers(i.e company XO to another company XO slot). These applications will receive first review priority and will be granted the transfer if otherwise qualified for the position.
Minimum qualifications to be deemed as qualified are as follows:
- Posses the minimum training and skills required for the mos/billet they wish to transfer to
- In good standing/not under NFA
- Any other quantifiable standards the position’s assigning party(s) wish to see
Post Notes
In reference to Rank Promotion and Reduction Guidelines, these ranks are not the rank minimums for being assigned any position stated above. These requirements are solely for applicants interested in the position with no need for sign-off by regimental staff.
