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Neither. A Tech 5 was equivalent in pay to a Sergeant, but did not have a Sergeant's authority. The rank was done away with when it was replaced by the Specialist ranks, and there is currently no Tech 5/ Spec 5 rank - all Specialist ranks except for Specialist 4 have been done away with.

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What is a TEC 5 US Army?

An obsolete rank which is no longer in use. a Tec rank was a specialist in a certain field, and was placed at a pay grade according to their expertise and experience in that field - in this case, a Tec 5 would be the same pay grade as a Sergeant. However, they did not the authority of an NCO.


What is a sergeant in the army?

A sergeant is an enlisted soldier higher in rank than a corporal or private, lower than such ranks as staff sergeant and first sergeant. In the U.S. Army a sergeant has pay grade E-5 and wears three stripes.


What is tec 5 in world war2?

Tech 5 was an enlisted rank in the US Army, the equivalent of a corporal. A Tech 5 wore on his sleeve two chevrons. like a corporal, but his had a large capital "T" below the chevrons. The pay was the same as a corporal, and the man was usually called "Corporal Smith" and not "Tech 5 Smith". "Tech" was short for technician, and the rank was given to men trained as specialists in various technical jobs, like radiomen, mechanics, and so on. The next step up was a Tech 4, the equivalent of a sergeant, with three chevrons with a T below.


What does the Tec 5 rank insignia look like from World War 2?

It's essentially Corporal chevrons (two stripes), with a letter "T" underneath. See related link for a visual.


What is tec4 rank in World War 2 US Army?

Technician ranks were non-leadership NCO ranks for people who had technical experience in a certain field prior to enlisting. For example, if a truck driver was drafted to serve as a truck driver in the military, they could be promoted to a higher technician rank for their previous experience. Tec4 would've been equivalent to a Specialist (E4) in the Army today, but wore a Corporal's chevrons with a "T" underneath it. The colouration of the Technician ranks was also a lighter colour than the standard NCO chevrons.

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What does TEC 5 rank look like?

It is a WW II army rank and consisted of two stripes with a T under the two stripes. It was equivalent to corporal.


What is a TEC 5 US Army?

An obsolete rank which is no longer in use. a Tec rank was a specialist in a certain field, and was placed at a pay grade according to their expertise and experience in that field - in this case, a Tec 5 would be the same pay grade as a Sergeant. However, they did not the authority of an NCO.


Which is a higher rank Tec 5 or Tec 4?

Tec 4 is higher.


Is sergeant higher than corporal?

Yes, by one rank up. Corporal is E-4 and Sergeant is E-5


What is a sergeant in the army?

A sergeant is an enlisted soldier higher in rank than a corporal or private, lower than such ranks as staff sergeant and first sergeant. In the U.S. Army a sergeant has pay grade E-5 and wears three stripes.


What is tec 5 in world war2?

Tech 5 was an enlisted rank in the US Army, the equivalent of a corporal. A Tech 5 wore on his sleeve two chevrons. like a corporal, but his had a large capital "T" below the chevrons. The pay was the same as a corporal, and the man was usually called "Corporal Smith" and not "Tech 5 Smith". "Tech" was short for technician, and the rank was given to men trained as specialists in various technical jobs, like radiomen, mechanics, and so on. The next step up was a Tech 4, the equivalent of a sergeant, with three chevrons with a T below.


What does Tec 5 3175th Signal Svc Co mean?

Tec 5 is a rank..T Corporal. 3175th is the unit number Signal Svc Co. is Signal Service Company. So this would be a corporal, non-combat NCO(tec rated), soldier who was with the 3175th Signal Service Company, US Army. His unit repaired radios, restrung radio and telephone cables, repaired the phones, and kept them fixed.


What does the Tec 5 rank insignia look like from World War 2?

It's essentially Corporal chevrons (two stripes), with a letter "T" underneath. See related link for a visual.


What does army tech 5 mean on a tombstone?

it is an old school army rank, equivalent to todays army Sergeant E5 Actually it is equivalent to a corporal E4, not an E5. a Tech rank was authorized in 1942 and done away with in 1948. a Tech 5 = E4; while a Tech 4(3 stripes)=a sergeant


What does TEC5 HQ 2 MED TNG REGT mean on a tombstone of a world war 2 vet?

Tec 5 was the soldier's rank. This was the same as a corporal, with two stripes (really chevrons) with a capital "T" below. The holder of the rank was usually referred to as "corporal" and the pay was the same as a corporal. The "tec" was for some type of training in a technical specialty. Because the rank was "technical" the holder of the rank was not entitled to command troops as a regular corporal might. It incates the man had a specialized, technical job. HQ 2 MED TNG REGT is Headquarters, Second Medical Training Regiment. This was a unit that trained soldiers to serve in themilitary medical system. See related link below.


What Does Tec 4 Mean on a tombstone?

A Tec 4 was an Army and Air Corp rank in the WWII era. It would be paygrade 4 in any number of technical fields from Aircraft repairman, radio operator or maintenance, radar operator or maintenance, etc.


What is e-5?

E-5 typically refers to a military rank in the United States Armed Forces, specifically an enlisted rank that follows E-4 (corporal or specialist) and precedes E-6 (staff sergeant). It is found in various branches, including the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, and is associated with increased responsibilities and leadership roles. In the context of the Army, E-5 is known as a sergeant.