Ranks & Insignia

Enlisted Soldier

PRIVATE (PV/PV2)

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS (PFC)

SPECIALIST (SPC)

CORPORAL (CPL)

SERGEANT (SGT)

STAFF SERGEANT (SSG)

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS (SFC)

MASTER SERGEANT (MSG)

FIRST SERGEANT (1SG)

SERGEANT MAJOR (SGM)

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (CSM)

SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY

Warrant Officer

WARRANT OFFICER 1 (WO1)

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 2 (CW2)

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 (CW3)

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4 (CW4)

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 5 (CW5)

Officer

SECOND LIEUTENANT (2LT)

FIRST LIEUTENANT (1LT)

CAPTAIN (CPT)

MAJOR (MAJ)

LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC)

COLONEL (COL)

BRIGADIER GENERAL (BG)

MAJOR GENERAL (MG)

LIEUTENANT GENERAL (LTG)

GENERAL (GEN)

GENERAL OF THE ARMY (GOA)

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Warrant Officers   ABOUT THE ARMY A FUTURE FORCE The U.S. Army is made of committed Enlisted Soldiers and Officers serving together to protect America’s freedoms and to preserve the peace. This kind of commitment makes each and every one of these Soldiers the embodiment of selfless service. The Army is a key component of the U.S. Armed Forces, providing expeditionary land forces wherever—and whenever—they are required. Working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Army trains and equips Soldiers—and creates leaders among them—to rapidly respond when they are called upon to serve our Nation.   Money - Earning Money  in the Army Every Soldier in the Army earns money and benefits for their service. Whether you’re an Officer or an enlisted Soldier—on Active Duty or in the Army Reserve—you are paid for your work. You’re provided with housing and meals if you live on post or money to help pay for them if you live off post. Depending on your Army job and situation, the Army offers many different bonuses and allowances for basic living needs.                     RANKS & INSIGNIA THERE'S NO LIMIT TO A SOLDIER'S SUCCESS Once you decide to join the Army, your success depends only on your desire and commitment to become a better Soldier. Below are the various Army ranks—for Enlisted Soldiers as well as Warrant Officers and Officers. While the amount of time spent in each rank is based on averages, you can often accelerate the promotion process by taking advantage of additional training and schooling opportunities.   ARMY FRIENDLY COMPANIES SOME EMPLOYERS PROVIDE EVEN MORE SUPPORT TO SOLDIERS Being in the Army Reserve requires a time commitment that may take you away from your normal job during unit drill periods, Field Training Exercises and potential activations. In addition to Federal laws protecting you, there are many employers across the country that understand and support your Army Reserve time commitment and who make company policies specifically beneficial for Soldiers in the Army Reserve. These companies make extra efforts to support their Army Reserve employees and go above and beyond the requirements of the law. Some of these efforts include observing pay differential and medical coverage policies for Army Reserve Soldiers called to Active Duty.   LEADERS, SUPPORTERS, PROBLEM - SOLVERS. Commissioned Officers are the managers, problem-solvers, key influencers and planners who lead Enlisted Soldiers in all situations. They have the skills, the training and the character needed to inspire and encourage others. They embrace and embody the Core Army Values and apply them to every decision they make and every action they take. An Officer’s rank can range from Second Lieutenant to General of the Army.   FAREAS OF PRACTICE What makes the Army JAG Corps such an attractive opportunity is the responsibility and variety of legal work it offers members of all levels. JAG Attorneys are stationed throughout the United States and overseas. They are involved in a broad range of cases in military justice, contract law and international law—to name a few—and develop a working proficiency in numerous branches of the law. In a civilian law firm, it would take years to accumulate this kind of invaluable experience. Take a moment to learn about some of the many legal fields available to JAG Attorneys. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REPAIRER Every Army Post must have its own electricity. As a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, you'll keep the electricity running smoothly by maintaining and repairing electricity-generating equipment in mobile and stationary power plants. The Power-Generation Equipment Repairer is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of Power-Generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment. Some of your duties as a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer may include: Performing maintenance on tactical utility, precise Power-Generation sets, internal combustion engines and associated equipment Maintaining and repairing motors, generators, switchboards, and control equipment Maintaining and repairing power and lighting circuits, electrical fixtures, and other electrical equipment Detecting and locating grounds, open circuits, and short circuits in power distribution cables Connecting emergency power to the main control board from an emergency switchboard Operating standard electrical and electronic test equipment Reading technical guides and diagrams to locate damaged parts of generators and control equipment. Careers & Jobs Look through the following jobs to see if you find a match with your skills and interests.     HIGHLY SPECIAIZED, HIGHLY MOTIVATED. Warrant Officers are highly specialized experts and trainers in their career fields. By gaining progressive levels of expertise and leadership, these leaders provide valuable guidance to commanders and organizations in their specialty. Warrant Officers remain single-specialty Officers whose career track is oriented toward progressing within their career field rather than focusing on increased levels of command and staff duty positions, like their Commissioned-Officer counterparts.   What is U.S.Army Made Of? The strength of the Army lies not only in numbers, but also in the individual Soldier. No matter what job they have or rank they hold, they are Soldiers first—strong and capable. The Army consists of about 700,000 Soldiers: 500,000 on Active Duty, constantly at the ready to respond rapidly to any mission; and 200,000 in the Army Reserve who can be mobilized with a minimum of notice.   Structure Because the Army is made of such a large number of Soldiers, it must be organized into units each with its own leaders and reporting structure. Each unit—whether it’s a squad or division—was created to respond to any mission, regardless of size or complexity.     ENLISTED SOLDIER Enlisted Soldiers put plans into action. Much like employees at a company, Enlisted Soldiers perform specific job functions and have the knowledge that ensures the success of their unit’s current mission within the Army. An Enlisted Soldier’s rank can range from Private to Sergeant Major of the Army.   Any Way You Serve: You're A Soldier As a Soldier in the U.S. Army, you have several options when you decide to join. No matter which options you choose, you’re showing your commitment to your country and yourself, and you’ll be an important part of the world’s most powerful Army.   Basic Combat Training Basic Combat Training (BCT) is a nine-week training course (not including the "Reception" week) where recruits go through the process of becoming full-fledged Soldiers. Throughout the process, you will learn new rules, learn to trust yourself and understand what it means to be an Army of One.   Week 04: Marksmanship The M16A2. It is the standard issue weapon of the U.S. Army, and the recruits’ new responsibility, demanding their knowledge and respect. Before a single round can be discharged, numerous nuances like breathing, stance and mechanics are covered meticulously and rehearsed methodically.   Week 08: Victory Forge All the miles have been marched and all the obstacles left behind. The recruits have arrived at Victory Forge, a three-day field outing in which they apply all that they have learned. This is the true and final test of the recruits' skills and spirit—when they prove that they have what it takes to be a U.S. Army Soldier.   Give us your Feedback. We will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.
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