Just like the real USN was 30+ years ago when I was doing my tour. Promotions from E1 up to E2, and then to E3 were automatic, as long as you had enough time in grade and had satisfactory quarterly marks (meaning you could see lightening, hear thunder, and stayed off the chief's ****list) Only when you went up for 3rd class (E4), was there a test involved, and the possiblity of not being promoted. I would think it is still that way, but as I said, it's been quite a while since I last stood on a flight deck.
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