I assume you are talking about E-8 and E-9 ranks. At E-8 you become either a First Sergeant or a Master Sergeant. If you take the First Sergeant route the next rank becomes Sergeant Major. If you take the Master Sergeant route the next rank becomes Master Gunnery Sergeant.
the lesser known E9 rank is Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
Actually, a grade 5 private is Marine lingo for someone who countinually loses rank.
The 3rd rank achieved by an enlisted Marine in the US Marine Corps is the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl). This rank is typically attained after serving for a specific period of time and meeting certain qualifications and requirements set by the Marine Corps.
Enlisted - Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps . Officer - Commandant of the Marine Corps .
Jeff Cooper was a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps.
In the United States Marine Corps, the rarest E9 rank is Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9). This rank is the highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps and is only achieved by a small percentage of enlisted Marines who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, expertise, and experience in their military career. Master Gunnery Sergeants typically serve in specialized roles and are considered subject matter experts in their field.
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There isn't a "bomber" rank in the Marine Corps. There is, however, a Gunner. Its symbol is a bursting bomb. Gunner is also not a rank, but a title. This insignia is awarded to the highest ranking CWO in a weapons company.
The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) : four star General James F. Amos .
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Because that is possibly the finest rank in the Corps, with the exception of Master Gunnery Sergeant.
Yes, the United States Marine Corps has a rank of five-star general, officially known as "General of the Marine Corps." However, this rank has been held by only one individual, General Alexander Vandegrift, during World War II. The five-star rank is not currently active and has not been conferred since Vandegrift. In general, the highest active rank in the Marine Corps is a four-star general.