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.
(1) The promotion to PV2 requirement is 6 months TIS. (2) The promotion to PFC requirements are 12 months TIS and 4 months TIMIG. (3) The promotion to SPC requirements are 24 months TIS and 6 months TIMIG. (4) Soldiers must not be flagged or barred from reenlistment. (5) Any Soldier reduced must be fully qualified (without waiver) for promotion to the next higher grade.