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What is difference between specialist and corporal in the army?
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A Corporal is a noncommissioned officer, whereas a Specialist is not. Unlike other NCO ranks (such as Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, etc.), promotions to Corporal don't have to be DA approved (although they can be), since it's considered a lateral promotion, with no changes made to pay. Thus, one can be promoted laterally from Specialist to Corporal at unit level, or even be "Corporal for a day" if the unit needs an NCO for Charge of Quarters or Staff Duty, after which, they would be "demoted" back to Specialist.
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What is the rank down form sergeant?
In the US Army, there's two ranks - Specialist, and Corporal. In the US Marines, it's just Corporal. The Specialist rank in the Army is not an NCO rank, whereas Corporal is.
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Specialist is a rank - Pay Grade E-4 - which is classed as lower enlisted. Pay is equal to that of a Corporal, but Corporal is the higher rank of the two (Corporal is a noncommissioned officer rank, Specialist is not).
What does lance corporal do in the army?
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How much is the NH-04 pay band in the Army?
The NH-04 is the specialist or corporal in the army. He makes an annual salary of around 25,750 a year.
What are the duties of a corporal?
Do what he or she is told.Alot of it depends on there mos.
What does a corporal do in war?
A corporal is a rank in the army
What is specialist fourth class?
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Navy Sonarman 3rd Class is an Petty Officer of the E4 pay grade equal to the Army Corporal E4. or E4 specialist
Can a Specialist promotable inspect Corporals room?
No, a Specialist promotable does not have the authority to inspect a corporal's room. Room inspections are typically conducted by higher-ranking members of the military or personnel appointed to perform that task, such as non-commissioned officers.
What is the abbreviation for a corporal in the us army?
corporal= cpl.
What is the difference between E 4 ranks Corporal and Specialist in the US military?
A Specialist fourth class is a junior NCO, while a Corporal is an NCO. Both may lead or direct troops, although a corporal is more inclined to do so. The E-4 Technical Specialist rank was created in WW2 to deal with all of the new equipment specialists needed to maintain, repair, and operate the new equipment being used for the first time in the US Army. Radar, sophisticated artillery range finding equipment, etc. The rank was intended to recognize the specialist training these soldiers received and the rank gave them a little more pay. A corporal was the 2d in command within a rifle squad. If the SGT E-5 is unavailable, the corporal was trained to handle lower ranked soldiers, communicate with upper echelons, and operate as part of a military/combat unit. More of a generalist with a different mix of skills. His rank of E-4 was recognized for his increased responsibility. Corporal E-4 was an authority figure. Technical specialist was only in charge of his machinery. The rank dropped out of use in the 1950's but is was brought back into the Army during Vietnam and currently because of all of the comand & control systems, computers, and sensors (remote operated devices) being used to substitute for manpower.
What Ranks Are In The American Army?
I am in JROTC (junior reserved officers in training corps) so I have to know... Private Private first class specialist or a corporal (I am a corporal) sergeant staff sergeant sergeant first class Master sergeant or first sergeant sergeant major command sergeant sergeant of the army
