Definition of shoat. : a young hog and especially one that has been weaned.
Junior Enlisted in the Army - Privates and Specialists - are promoted automatically based on their time in service and time in pay grade. Privates (E-1) are promoted to Private 2nd Class after completing six months of service and PV2's are normally promoted to PFC when the have 12 months' time in service and 4 months' time in grade. In general, Soldiers earn the rank of Specialist (E-4) after having served a minimum of two years and attending a specific training class.
Prior military training or college credit can allow a soldier to join the Army immediately with the rank of Private First Class. PFC Promotion Requirements: Automatic promotion with 12 months TIS and 4 months TIG. With waiver, Six months TIS and two months TIG. Advanced Enlistment as an E-3 possible.