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.
Before a PFC can be promoted to SPC they must have 24 Months Time in Service and 6 Months Time in Grade (this is without waiver).With a waiver it is 18 Months Time in Service and 3 Months Time in grade.efore a PFC can be promoted to SPC they must have 24 Months Time in Service and 6 Months Time in Grade (this is without waiver).