What ranks are in the Army?

Answer 1

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Commisioned Officers-

SECOND LIEUTENANT (2LT)(Addressed as "Lieutenant")

Typically the entry-level rank for most Commissioned Officers. Leads platoon-size elements consisting of the platoon SGT and two or more squads (16 to 44 Soldiers).

FIRST LIEUTENANT (1LT)(Addressed as "Lieutenant")

A seasoned lieutenant with 18 to 24 months service. Leads more specialized weapons platoons and indirect fire computation centers. As a senior Lieutenant, they are often selected to be the Executive Officer of a company-sized unit (110 to 140 personnel).

CAPTAIN (CPT)(Addressed as "Captain")

Commands and controls company-sized units (62 to 190 Soldiers), together with a principal NCO assistant. Instructs skills at service schools and The United States Army combat training centers and is often a Staff Officer at the battalion level.

MAJOR (MAJ)(Addressed as "Major")

Serves as primary Staff Officer for brigade and task force command regarding personnel, logistical and operational missions.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC)(Addressed as "Lieutenant Colonel " or "Colonel")

Typically commands battalion-sized units (300 to 1,000 Soldiers), with a CSM as principal NCO assistant. May also be selected for brigade and task force Executive Officer.

COLONEL (COL)(Addressed as "Colonel")

Typically commands brigade-sized units (3,000 to 5,000 Soldiers), with a CSM as principal NCO assistant. Also found as the chief of divisional-level staff agencies.

BRIGADIER GENERAL (BG)(Addressed as "General")

Serves as Deputy Commander to the commanding general for Army divisions. Assists in overseeing the staff's planning and coordination of a mission.

MAJOR GENERAL (MG)(Addressed as "General")

Typically commands division-sized units (10,000 to 15,000 Soldiers).

LIEUTENANT GENERAL (LTG)(Addressed as "General")

Typically commands corps-sized units (20,000 to 45,000 Soldiers).

GENERAL (GEN)(Addressed as "General")

The senior level of Commissioned Officer typically has over 30 years of experience and service. Commands all operations that fall within their geographical area. The Chief of Staff of the Army is a four-star General.

GENERAL OF THE ARMY (GOA)This is only used in time of War where the Commanding Officer must be equal or of higher rank than those commanding armies from other nations. The last officers to hold this rank served during and immediately following WWII.

Non-Commisioned Officers

PRIVATE (PVT/PV2)(Addressed as "Private")

Lowest rank: a trainee who's starting Basic Combat Training (BCT). Primary role is to carry out orders issued to them to the best of his/her ability. (PVT does not have an insignia)

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS (PFC)(Addressed as "Private")

PV2s are promoted to this level after one year-or earlier by request of supervisor. Individual can begin BCT at this level with experience or prior military training. Carries out orders issued to them to the best of his/her ability.

SPECIALIST (SPC)(Addressed as "Specialist")

Can manage other enlisted Soldiers of lower rank. Has served a minimum of two years and attended a specific training class to earn this promotion. People enlisting with a four year college degree can enter BCT as a Specialist.

CORPORAL (CPL)(Addressed as "Corporal")

The base of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks, CPLs serve as team leader of the smallest Army units. Like SGTs, they are responsible for individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness of Soldiers.

SERGEANT (SGT)(Addressed as "Sergeant")

Typically commands a squad (9 to 10 Soldiers). Considered to have the greatest impact on Soldiers because SGTs oversee them in their daily tasks. In short, SGTs set an example and the standard for Privates to look up to, and live up to.

STAFF SERGEANT (SSG)(Addressed as "Sergeant")

Also commands a squad (9 to 10 Soldiers). Often has one or more SGTs under their leadership. Responsible for developing, maintaining and utilizing the full range of his Soldiers' potential.

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS (SFC)(Addressed as "Sergeant")

Key assistant and advisor to the platoon leader. Generally has 15 to 18 years of Army experience and puts it to use by making quick, accurate decisions in the best interests of the Soldiers and the country.

MASTER SERGEANT (MSG)(Addressed as "Sergeant")

Principal NCO at the battalion level, and often higher. Not charged with all the leadership responsibilities of a 1SG, but expected to dispatch leadership and other duties with the same professionalism.

FIRST SERGEANT (1SG)(Addressed as "First Sergeant")

Principal NCO and life-blood of the company: the provider, disciplinarian and wise counselor. Instructs other SGTs, advises the Commander and helps train all enlisted Soldiers. Assists Officers at the company level (62 to 190 Soldiers).

SERGEANT MAJOR (SGM)(Addressed as "Sergeant Major")

SGMs experience and abilities are equal to that of the CSM, but the sphere of influence regarding leadership is generally limited to those directly under his charge. Assists Officers at the battalion level (300 to 1,000 Soldiers).

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (CSM)(Addressed as " Command Sergeant Major")

Functioning without supervision, a CSM's counsel is expected to be calm, settled and accurate-with unflagging enthusiasm. Supplies recommendations to the commander and staff, and carries out policies and standards on the performance, training, appearance and conduct of enlisted personnel. Assists Officers at the brigade level (3,000 to 5,000 Soldiers).

SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMYThere's only one Sergeant Major of the Army. This rank is the epitome of what it means to be a Sergeant and oversees all Non-Commissioned Officers. Serves as the senior enlisted advisor and consultant to the Chief of Staff of the Army (a four-star General).

Hope this was descriptive enough.

Answer 2

Enlisted Ranks:

• E-1 Private - No insignia
• E-2 Private - One Chevron
• E-3 Private First Class - One chevron, One Rocker
• E-4 Specialist Four - Inverted solid insignia with Army Eagle emblem
• E-4 Corporal - Junior NCO - Two Chevrons
• E-5 Sergeant - NCO - Three Chevrons
• E-6 Staff Sergeant - NCO - Three Chevrons, One Rocker
• E-7 Sergeant First Class - NCO - Three Chevrons, Two Rockers
• E-8 Master Sergeant - NCO - Three Chevrons, Three Rockers
• E-8 First Sergeant - NCO - Three Chevron, Three Rockers with a diamond in the center
• E-9 Sergeant Major - NCO - Three Chevrons, Three Rockers with a star in the center
• E-9 Command Sergeant Major - NCO - Three Chevrons, Three Rockers with Eagle and Star insignia in the center
• E-9 Sergeant Major of the Army - NCO - Three Chevrons, Three Rockers with the Army Eagle insignia in the center

Warrant Officers:

• W1 - Warrant Officer - Silver Bar with one black square.
• W2 - Chief Warrant Officer One - Silver Bar with two black squares.
• W3 - Chief Warrant Officer Two - Silver Bar with three black squares.
• W4 - Chief Warrant Officer Three - Silver Bar with four black squares.
• W5 - Master Warrant Officer - Silver Bar with single black line.

Officers:

• O-1 - 2nd Lieutenant - Single brass bar (Gold Bar, or "Butter Bar")
• O-2 - 1st Lieutenant - Single Silver Bar
• O-3 - Captain - Two Silver Bars
• O-4 - Major - Single Brass Oak Leaf Cluster.
• O-5 - Lt. Colonel - Single Silver Oak Leaf Cluster.
• O-6 - Colonel - Silver Army Eagle Emblem.
• O-7 - Brigadier General - Single Silver Star
• O-8 - Major General - Two silver Stars
• O-9 - Lt. General - Three Silver Stars
• O-10 - General - Four Silver Stars
• O-10 - General of the Army - Five Silver Stars