Enlisted Ranks
Junior Enlisted Personnel — Enter the military as Recruits, and once they complete their Basic Military Training, they generally attain rank. Some enter as Privates, but depending on education level can immediately attain the rank of PV2 or PFC, and upon completion of basic training, some may attain the rank of specialist. Enlisted personnel form the foundation of the Army’s manpower.

Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) — Expert Soldiers who have undergone professional military training courses and have proven themselves to be capable and responsible. They serve as the link between the officers and the Soldiers and are referred to as the backbone of the Army.

Officer Ranks
Warrant Officer Ranks — Warrant Officers are referred to as Mr. or Ms. when informally addressed and are generally technicians in their specified fields. They are considered specialists and commissioned Officers

Junior Officer Ranks — Also known as Company Grades, the company grade officers are Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, and Captain. They command platoons or companies of Soldiers. They oversee the execution of orders and ensure the welfare of the Soldiers under their command. They are most important in s by example.

Field Grade Officer Ranks — Are the mid-level officers within organizations from battalion up. They are the staff officers in every senior level HQs from the Pentagon to the combatant commands. Major through Colonel, field grade serve as staff officers and as commanders. Many have successfully commanded at the company level, and in the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel they command battalions and brigades day-to-day activities on most staffs.

General Officer Level Ranks — The people with the highest ranks in the Army are known as the General Officers or GOs. They are responsible for the planning of policies which affect the entire Army, including command of Divisions, Corps, and Armies.

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