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In a largely conscript army you only have most soldiers for 1 or 2 years so you have to promote NCOs quickly so you have the right ratios of NCOs/Privates on mobilisation.
In the Soviet army anyone with potential was put through an extra couple of months training after basic training and promoted to sergeant.