It would, but most promotions in the enlisted world are all done off of a point system. For example, you go to Ranger School, I believe it to be worth 10 promotion points. You get an ARCOM (Army Commendation medal) you get 10 promotion points. All the points are divided up into categories, like awards, schools/schooling, performance, PT/RIFLE (Used to be) etc.... That's the Army's way of choosing the best candidate, but that's not always true. I've seen many worthless and un-qualified folks get rank thanks to some ass kissing.