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.
Private First Class Army Military Ranks. Private First Class (PFC) is the third lowest Army rank, directly above Private (PV2). Privates will be automatically promoted to the rank of PFC after one year of service, or possibly earlier at the discretion of their commanding officer.