An Overview of Military Promotion-Demotion

This page brings together the various pages we have on military promotion and demotion, and includes the following pages: Advertisements

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What is Reduction in Rank?

Introduction Reduction in rank may refer to three separate concepts: Refer to Promotion. Brief History Reduction in rank (Latin gradus deiectio meaning position degradation) was a Roman military punishment. United States In the United States, courts-martial may adjudge reduction to any enlisted member to the lowest or any intermediate pay grade. However, a summary court-martial… Read More

What is Demotion?

Introduction A demotion is a compulsory reduction in an employee’s rank or job title within the organisational hierarchy of a company, public service department, or other body. Refer to Reduction in Rank. Outline A demotion may also lead to the loss of other privileges associated with a more senior rank and/or a reduction in salary… Read More

What is Promotion (Rank)?

Introduction A promotion is the advancement of an employee’s rank or position in an organisational hierarchy system. Promotion may be an employee’s reward for good performance, i.e., positive appraisal. Before a company promotes an employee to a particular position it might ensure that the person is able to handle the added responsibilities by screening the… Read More

What is Reduction In Rank

Introduction Reduction in rank may refer to three separate concepts: Brief History Reduction in rank (Latin gradus deiectio meaning position degradation) was a Roman military punishment. United States In the United States, courts-martial may adjudge reduction to any enlisted member to the lowest or any intermediate pay grade. However, a summary court-martial may not sentence… Read More