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Recruit (RCT) E-1
Description
Applicants who are 18 years of age are placed into the Delayed Entry Program for 30 days where they are observed by their Chain of Command to assess their maturity and potential. Applicants will still follow the same enlistment procedures as those of the Private Trainee, except they wait for promotion to Private Trainee upon the recommendation of their Chain of Command at the end of the Delayed Entry Program.
U.S. ARMY Enlisted Ranks
Private Trainee (PVT) E-1
Description
The Recruit (PVT) is the entry level rank/grade. Enlistees are given this rank upon their Induction into service. To be inducted, an enlistee must pass the enlistment process which includes a written application, verbal orientation via Discord, and verification of having the required equipment and software. Once inducted, the Private Trainee is assigned to a combat unit and scheduled for Basic Combat Training.
Private (PVT) E-2
Description
The E-2 Private Second Class (PV2) is the second lowest rank within the unit and is given to members directly after completing the required training pipeline. the PV2 will be expected to conduct remedial training, qualification courses, or conduct operations while following the orders of the Chain of Command appointed over them. Rank given to those who complete OSUT (One Station Unit Training)
Private First Class (PFC) E-3
Description
The E-3 Private First Class (PFC) is the third lowest rank within the unit and is given to members directly after completing the required training pipeline. the PFC will be expected to conduct remedial training, qualification courses, or conduct operations while following the orders of the Chain of Command appointed over them. This rank is still new in the Unit, but not Green.
Specialist (SPC) E-4
Description
A Specialist is a basic Soldier who has earned experience in Squadron and DMOS activities, participated in competitive combat operations, and is a proven asset to the Squadron.
Corporal (CPL) E-4
Description
Corporal is not just a rank. It is the doorway to the NCO Corps. Corporals have established themselves as having leadership potential and are worthy of consideration as future squad leaders.
Sergeant (SGT) E-5
Description
The rank of Sergeant is the entree to a hallowed fraternity. Sergeants run the Army, and of that there can be no doubt. A Sergeant is a proven leader and can lead a Chalk or even a Squad if necessary, as well as serve as NCOIC of a DMOS. The Sergeant is where the axe meets the stone.
Staff Sergeant (SSG) E-6
Description
The Staff Sergeant is a proficient and reliable Team Leader. His leadership is crucial to the health of the Division. Not only does the Staff Sergeant excel in Squad leadership, he also shows the ability to assist the Platoon Sergeant or even serve as one if called upon.
Sergeant First Class (SFC) E-7
Description
The Sergeant First Class is the Platoon level NCO. He has proven himself not only an excellent Squad Leader in the past, but also an effective Platoon Sergeant. He has become a force to be reckoned with inside the Company and a trusted advisor and counselor to all junior NCOs and Rangers. Sergeants First Class are the very definition of "Senior NCO".
Master Sergeant (MSG) E-8
Description
The rank of Master Sergeant says it all: Master of the art of leadership. The Master Sergeant serves as the principal NCO in staff elements at company and often higher levels. Although not charged with the enormous leadership responsibilities of the First Sergeant, the Master Sergeant is expected to dispatch leadership and other duties with the same professionalism and to achieve the same results as the First Sergeant.
First Sergeant (1SG) E-8
Description
When you are talking about the First Sergeant you are talking about the lifeblood of the Army. There can be no substitute of this position nor any question of its importance. When First Sergeants are exceptional, their units are exceptional, regardless of any other single personality involved. It is the First Sergeant at whom almost all unit operations merge. The First Sergeant holds formations, instructs platoon Sergeants, advises the Commander, and assists in training of all enlisted members.
Sergeant Major (SGM) E-9
Description
The Sergeant Major is the principal Senior NCO of the Battalion. With a background of excellence in all areas of leadership including Company First Sergeant, the Sergeant Major represents the height of accomplishment in the NCO Corps. The Sergeant Major can move mountains, part the skies and place his boot where he wishes.
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) E-9
Description
The Command Sergeant Major is the commanding senior NCO of any command element. With a background of excellence in all areas of leadership including Company First Sergeant, the Command Sergeant Major represents the height of accomplishment in the NCO Corps. The Command Sergeant Major is a beast of his/her own and not to be trifle with.
U.S. ARMY Officer Ranks
Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) W1
Description
Appointed by warrant from the Secretary of the Army, Warrant Officer 1's are technically and tactically focused officers who perform the primary duties of technical leader, trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, sustainer, and adviser.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2) W2
Description
Chief Warrant Officers become commissioned officers by warrant as determined by the President of the United States. Chief Warrant Officers are intermediate level technical and tactical experts who perform increased duties and responsibilities at the detachment through battalion levels.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3) W3
Description
Advanced-level experts who perform the primary duties that of a technical and tactical leader. They provide direction, guidance, resources, assistance, and supervision necessary for subordinates to perform their duties. CW3s primarily support operations levels from team or detachment through brigade.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4) W4
Description
Senior-level experts in their chosen field. They primarily support battalion, brigade, division, corps, and echelons above corps operations. CW4s typically have special mentorship responsibilities for other WOs and provide essential advice to commanders on WO issues.
Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5) W5
Description
Master-level technical and tactical experts that support brigade, division, corps, echelons above corps, and major command operations. They provide leader development, mentorship, advice, and counsel to WOs and branch officers. CW5s have special WO leadership and representation responsibilities within their respective commands.
2nd Lieutenant (2LT) 01
Description
As the PV2 is the junior Soldiers and the CPL is the junior NCO, the Second Lieutenant is a junior Commissioned Officer, learning what it means to no longer wear stripes. Second Lieutenants are freshly minted Platoon Leader, and do well to take heed the advise of their Platoon Sergeant & First Sergeants. They also have a seat at the table of Command Staff, but also do well to listen more than speak.
1st Lieutenant (1LT) 02
Description
The First Lieutenant has proven him/herself as a competent Platoon Leader and a trusted part of Command Staff. He has earned the confidence of his Soldiers and continues to improve his Platoon, Company and the Division as a whole.
Captain (CPT) 03
Description
To be promoted to Captain is to be the standard of excellence as a Company Commander and an Officer. The Captain enjoys universal respect from his Soldiers and fellow Officers and has made the Division a better place because his Company has been made ever stronger
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