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While not currently in use today, special insignia were authorized by Congress for ten general officers who were promoted to the highest ranks in the United States Army: General of the Army, designed as a "five-star" rank, and General of the Armies, considered to be the equivalent of a "six-star" rank.
An Army sergeant, an Air Force staff sergeant, and a Marine corporal are considered NCO ranks. The Navy NCO equivalent, petty officer, is achieved at the rank of petty officer third class.
Ranks provide a system of leadership that indicates a Soldier's level of expertise, responsibility and authority. Learn how ranks affect the total Army mission.
The table below lists all the standard ranks in the U.S. Army and their respective pay grades, insignias, abbreviations, and classifications. Click any rank to view detailed information about that rank's duties, pay, promotions, and more.
Army Officer Ranks and Their Insignia. Second Lieutenant (2LT) (O1) Addressed as lieutenant. Typically the entry-level rank for most commissioned officers. Leads platoon-size elements...
This table of the United States Army ranks from lowest to highest shows the Army's rank structure from lowest to highest including rank insignia, abbreviation, and rank classification.
For the uninitiated, the U.S. Army officer ranks can seem confusing, but the fact is, learning the rank insignia and rank titles is a lot easier than you might think. USAMM breaks it down for you in this easy to read article.
The chart below shows the current enlisted rank insignia of the United States Army, with seniority, and pay grade, increasing from right to left. The enlisted ranks of corporal (E-4) and higher are considered non-commissioned officers (NCOs).
This table lists the active officer ranks in the United States Army in increasing order of senority. Choose any rank for detailed information including duties and leadership responsibilities, Army officer pay details, officer rank insignia, and more.
Explore the complexities of Army ranks and insignia, from enlisted to officer roles, and understand their historical significance and modern applications.