Simple Guide to All Army Ranks in Order - USA

The US Army has many ranks, some of these ranks are so similar it can be confusing, as well as in what order they progress in. During this episode, we will look at a simple guide to all army ranks in the correct order. The guide does not go into full detail for each of the ranks, but it will give an idea as to what each of the ranks mean and how military personnel from the USA are identified.

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[PremierHistory]

Have you ever served in the US Army? What Rank did you promote to?

[celtic]

I did 75 full days of service back in MW2, proudly went through all these ranks multiple times. Those were great days and I have many stories to tell my children about the lobbies, and how brutal they could be at times. Thankfully I still have my health, thank you to all the other veterans for their service during those early golden years of 2007-2016

[randomuser]

The backbone of the army would probably be the NCOs. They deal with the combat and deal with the officers

[farmerjohn]

When I was in the Army, we were taught an easy way to identify generals by using a simple phrase. It was "Be my little general". The first letter of each word stands for Brigadier, Major, Lieutenant, and General.

[SMM_NAA]

"Only used during a time of war"
The United States never seeing a day of peace for as long as I've been alive:

[lordseelenfresserdemonking]

All ranks are the back bone

Cause the back bone isn't one piece

Its made up of tons of bones working as one
Without one bone the whole thing doesn't work

[Cool_firstfish]

TIMESTAMPS:
0:12 Private (PVT / E - 1)
0:19 Private (PV2 / E - 2)
0:26 Private First Class (PFC / E - 3)
0:32 Specialist (SPC / E - 4)
0:40 Corporal (CPL / E - 4)
0:49 Sergeant (SGT / E - 5)
0:56 Staff Sergeant (SSG / E - 6)
1:04 Sergeant First Class (SFC / E - 7)
1:12 Master Sergeant (MSG / E - 8)
1:19 First Sergeant (1SG / E - 8)
1:26 Sergeant Major (SGM / E - 9)
1:32 Command Sergeant Major (CSM / E - 9)
1:39 Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA / E - 9)
1:53 Warrant Officer 1 (WO1)
2:03 Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2)
2:09 Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3)
2:13 Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4)
2:17 Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5)
2:26 Second Lieutenant (2LT / O1)
2:33 First Lieutenant (1LT / O2)
2:41 Captain (CPT / O3)
2:46 Major (MAJ / O4)
2:56 Lieutenant Colonel (LTC / O5)
3:03 Colonel (COL / O6)
3:10 Brigadier General (BG / O7)
3:19 Major General (MG / O8)
3:25 Lieutenant General (LG / O9)
3:33 General (GEN / O10)
3:41 General of the Army (GOA / O10)

[ChristianPA]

Would've been nice to hear about how many soldiers each rank leads/commands and a bit more detailed info on the ranks themselves

[americanfreedomlogistics]

My dad retired from the army as a CW3 . His area of technical expertise was in maintenance support.he was very much like a “big brother” or “wisened uncle” type toward his troops.I’ve seen them direct a great deal of respect and regard towards him because Dad (though acted in a supervisory capacity) treated them just like any other and with the same respect he would want to be treated with.

Example... in 1992 he had a half dozen or so young men and a young lady in his unit that were spending what was probably their first ever Christmas away from home. He invited them to have Christmas dinner with us.

[scottyellis]

My oldest brother made Master Sargent in the Army (Armory)before he lost his life overseas.
Thanks for the video, I already knew the order of the ranks but still watched because of the memories of my brother.

[creammando]

My grandpa served in the army the highest rank he earned was the brigadier general, soon he retired and honored by the jordanian army, he had a lot of medals and even a weapon as a gift for serving his country, god bless him.

[fredzh]

My eldest cousin Stephen was in the Army for 30 years when he retired. He never talked about what his responsibilities as a sergeant were, but I know he had an important job. When I mention Stephen's rank, some former military members laugh and tell me that 'all sergeants think they have important jobs'. When tell them that Stephen was the Command Sergeant Major at Fort Bragg and also served as the second Honorary Sergeant Major of the Special Forces Regiment, they usually stop laughing...

[scottbrown]

As an NCO in the Air Force, I had occasional dealings with the Army. The only dealings I ever had with warrant officers was dealing with flight equipment). The only WO’s I ever knew or met were helicopter Jockeys. Actually a pretty cool (only slightly insane) bunch.

[MartinT]

I don't think any single rank is the backbone of the army. They are ALL important. You could say that each rank in the army makes up a joint in the backbone.

[Cablewinder]

I'm a first Lieutenant (O2) in the Swiss army. Respectful salute to all my brothers of every country, who served in their army for people and land!

[richardvarner]

I served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era, 1966-1968. During that Era, there was a rank that is no longer used in the Army. That rank is Specialist E-5. I achieved Specialist E-5, within 15 months of my service. The Specialist E-5 patch is similar to the Specialist E-4 patch, but with a rocker over the top. During my time at that rank, I was used a few times, as an overnight Sergeant, during guard duty of the ammunition dump, at Fort Polk, La., where I was stationed. Our monthly pay, at that time, for an E-5 with under 2 years service, was $261.00 ($256.00 after taxes).

[thebox]

Sgts are the back bone of the army, they have the exp to deal with the men, generally better combat exp, they don't have as high turn over rate, they are able to better advise the F/LT on how to conduct the mission when on the ground. It is the bridge rank between enlisted and officers. If you want something done you go to the Sgt if you want something authrized you go to the F/LT.

[AgentPepsi]

As a US Army veteran myself (MOS 15Y), I would say the backbone of the enlisted ranks is the E5 (Sargent) and the O3 (Captain) for the officer ranks as the holders of these ranks have their leadership functions at the very tip of the spear.

[enzoTHEferrari]

Woah they made the ranks from Call of Duty 4 multiplayer real!

[blengdiabloed]

the NCOs and lower COs (below major who overseers combat) are definitely the backbone of our army. these guys get an award most generals and former presidents envy the most - medal of honor.