the Renaissance: the period of European history between the 14th and 17th centuries when there was a new interest in science and in ancient art and literature especially in Italy. : a situation or period of time when there is a new interest in something that has not been popular in a long time.
Every month you are deployed will get you 2 Army promotion points, for a maximum of 30/60 for SGT/SSG. This means that if you have been deployed, it can be a nice addition to your total points. But, if you have not been deployed, it is not going to cause you to miss out on promotion.
To earn a promotion to E-4, or corporal, you must have been in the Marine Corps for at least a year and spent eight months of that time at E-3. Your scores for the quality of your service and as a rifleman are tallied at this point to determine your eligibility to move onward. To move on to sergeant (E-5) you must have two years in service and one year at E-4, and your scores must be excellent. Staff sergeants (E-6) can earn their grades after four years of service and two years at their current grade, excellent scores and the completion of a professional military education course.