Captain and Major.
From 1775 to the present (January 2010), there have been 34 Commandants of the Marine Corps. The first Commandant of the Marine Corps was Samuel Nichols. The current Commandant of the Marine Corps is Gen James T. Conway (since November 14, 2006). See related links for more information about and a list of Commandants of the Marine Corps.
General Amos
Actually, a grade 5 private is Marine lingo for someone who countinually loses rank.
I guess the answer is the First Sea Lord
He was the first African American Marine to attain the Rank of Sergeant Major.
the lesser known E9 rank is Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
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.
LTJG is a Navy rank for Lieutenant Junior Grade. The pay grade is O-2, and the equivalent rank in the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps is First Lieutenant.
From 1946 to 1954, the senior enlisted rank in the United States Marine Corps was the rank of Master Sergeant (MSgt). This rank was responsible for significant leadership roles and was recognized for its experience and expertise. In 1958, the rank of First Sergeant (1stSgt) was introduced as the senior enlisted rank, but during the specified period, Master Sergeant held that distinction.
The Marine Gunnery Sergeant rank was adopted in 1898, according to http://www20.brinkster.com/gunnyg/gyhistory.htmlSome consider it to have been Archibald Sommers who was the first Sergeant Major in the Marine Corp and received that rank on 1 January 1801. The first to hold the billet of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was Wilbur Bestwick from 23 May 1957 until 31 August 1959.
Rank Status: PROmoted
No - the Marine equivalent rank is Gunnery Sergeant.