Army Rank Structure

The rank structure goes back to the 1700’s. The rank structure was put into place so that the soldiers had someone that was there to give out orders; also the rank structure was there to teach the newer enlisted respect. If the rank structure was not in place, there would be no order or discipline in the army.

NonCommissioned Officers are the backbone of the Marine Corps.   Each leader is very different from the other.   Some Marines enjoy being a corporal only because of the increase in rank and pay.   A few become the tactless leaders junior Marines try to avoid.   Fortunately, many others strive to become the leader that other Marines wish to emulate.   They know what it means to be a good leader.   Those Marines have the traits of a leader and they get to know their Marines

Outstandingly, American Non-commissioned officers have performed commendably in their discharge of their duties worldwide. Every soldier is entitled with NCO who ensures that all soldiers get good and professional training from experienced and qualified experts. NCO is also mandated to identify leaders from soldiers who can effectively perform in small-units. Hence it is very essential for the non commissioned officer to be empowered with knowledge and technique on how to carry out these duties effectively asserts that excellent leaders understand their soldiers' strength and weaknesses Basically, it is the role of non commissioned officer to employ knowledge and skills they have acquired through the many years of service in planning and decision making stages in the Army. In line with this, the US government is taking initiatives to empower the non-commissioned

In the Military, do the Officer's ranks have grades (ie. 1, 2, 3 or 1st. 2nd. 3rd)? So that a person going from Ensign to Lieutenant be a grade 3 or 3rd? Accordingly, grade 2 or 2nd is full Lieutenant and therefore, a person moving from Lieutenant to Captain (Captain - Lieutenant) be a grade 1 or 1st? Or is there a grade above 1 and below 3 for the ones being promoted? I have no idea.......

In 2013, the Army’s promotion process for Warrant Officers selected for Chief Warrant Officer Three were very easy. There was a basic list of accomplishments that needed to be met and the promotion was all but guaranteed. Now that the Army is in a drawdown stage, the promotion requirements have changed with regards of promoting Chief Warrant Officer Two’s to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Three. Now in 2015, there has been additional requirements such as diverse positions, Professional Military Education (PME), Civilian Educational Degree’s required, duty performance to include soldier task and requirements and even strict evaluation requirements. With these changes, it is allowing a lot less to be promoted as well as putting some into the category of two time pass over’s and having to retire from the military. This process is helpful for those who entered the military during the surge and have less than stellar records, however makes it challenging for those who are in duty positions where they cannot complete the necessary requirements for the advancement of this new promotion

Upon the completion of a BSN and an overview to become a 2nd lieutenant of

a. Staff sergeant or above must possess the grade equal to or one grade below the grade

In the Marine Corps, there exists an example of heterarchy nestled within a severely delineated hierarchical structure. When Marines achieve the rank of gunnery sergeant (E-7), they must make a decision about the direction of their career path. They can choose to be considered for promotion to either first sergeant or master sergeant. Both are paid at the E-8 level, but have vastly divergent occupational responsibilities. A first sergeant assumes an administrative role as an enlisted advisor to the unit’s commanding officer. Master sergeants are experts in their military occupational specialty (MOS) or job. They serve as enlisted technical advisors to the commanding officer, but also have the flexibility to step into the billet of a first sergeant

There are also many ways to move up ranks in a particular job. One way a soldier can advance is going to Officer Candidate School. Officer Candidate School trains men and women to have the necessary skills to advance and become an army second lieutenant. The Green to Gold program is also an available option for advancement. This program can help soldiers get a degree and become officers. Lastly, a warrant officer can go to Warrant Officer Candidate school to go to a higher rank in the army for more money. The army has many ways to advance, but this is very hard to do so be ready for a struggle. School might even be necessary for advancement, but it can really help an officer's

We have a SGT (P) up here that needs squad leader time. All these NCOs have more than 24 months of squad leader time.

“Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility” (Peter Drucker). This line explains that as you promoted to higher ranking doesn’t necessary mean you are superior or boss of everyone else below your rank with special privileges, it symbolizes more responsibility than your previous rank. A company is usually composed of one company commander, one first sergeant, two platoon sergeants, eight squad leaders, and cadets. Officers are usually company commanders or staff. Sergeants depending on rank could be squad leaders, platoon sergeants, or a first sergeant if lucky. Corporals and under are considered cadets who are responsible for executing the commands from the higher ranks. A company commander is responsible for all

I see several factors that will either help a sailor advance to the next rank or keep them in their present rank. Right now each rate currently uses a rate specific career path (ladder) that will assist Sailors in determining the best possible path of their own advancement while helping leadership determine if they are on track in the eyes of Big Navy and the immediate COC. Below are a few notes that will help support the leadership.

The lowest tier is the Airmen tier. This tier consists of Airmen Basics, Airmen, Airmen First Class, and finally Senior Airmen. In this tier the goals of each rank change. The first goal is to conform to the military lifestyle. Once they have done this they will begin to learn the skills required to be able to do their part to complete the mission in their chosen career field.

Number one – Forget about the rank. You are not there to be a Distinguished Graduate or Superior Performer. If you go down there with this mindset, chances are you won’t earn either title. You’re at training to be challenged and learn something about yourself. It’s essential to seek out your weaknesses as a leader, adjust what you can while there and continue to improve as a POC when you return. One of the most important things I was told before I left was, “What do they call a second lieutenant that finished DG at Field Training? A second lieutenant. What about who finished last at field training? A second lieutenant.”

During the Napoleonic era, the educated Officer Corps was created which is another operational and tactical strategy that has been implemented in modern armies. The idea was to have junior and middle level officers receive specialized training to cultivate their decision making skills and to allow them time for personal study. This change ensured that even in the absence of communication from Napoleon, there was a clear chain of command and tactical decisions could be made in real time. The process by which officers were recruited and selected also changed. France moved into an era of universal service so that anyone regardless of class would be able to enter the military and advance within its ranks. This remains true for soldiers that now serve in the United States military and in armies around the world. An individual’s ability to be promoted has more to do with their level of education, length of service, aptitude level, demonstrated skill and a soldiers ' willingness to respect their chain of command. Arm forces encourage, recruit, and compensate individuals based on their educational levels. For instance, more soldiers enter the military as