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.
Some important things to note once you complete your transition are: 1  It takes approximately 4-6 months to receive your official VA rating letter. 2  Veterans must have the official VA rating letter to apply for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and unemployment benefits should you be unemployed.