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Oct 4, 2017 · A List of the Military Ranks in the US Army National Guard. The National Guard is a branch of the Army that serves both federal and state governments and responds to domestic emergencies, counter drug measures and reconstruction missions.
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.
Pay GradeInsigniaRankAbbreviationPVTEnlisted SoldierPV2Enlisted SoldierPFCEnlisted SoldierSPCEnlisted Soldier- Corporal
- Sergeant
- Staff Sergeant
- Sergeant First Class
- Master Sergeant
- First Sergeant
- Sergeant Major
- Command Sergeant Major
Base of the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) ranks, a CPL serves as team leader of the smallest Army units. Like SGTs, they are responsible for individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness of Soldiers.
Typically commands a squad of nine to 10 Soldiers. Because SGTs oversee their Soldiers in their daily tasks, they are considered to have the greatest impact on the Soldier - SGTs set the example and the standard for Privates. Recommendation/Promotion requirements for Primary Zone: Board appearance is 34 months time in service/six months time in gra...
Also commands a squad of nine to 10 Soldiers. Often have one or more SGTs under their leadership. Responsible for developing, maintaining and utilizing the full range of his Soldiers' potential. Recommendation/Promotion requirements for Primary Zone: Board appearance is 82 months time in service/eight months time in grade. Promotion is 84 months ti...
Key assistant and adviser to the platoon leader. Generally has 15 years to 18 years of Army experience and puts it to use by making quick, accurate decisions in the best interests of the Soldiers and the country. Six year minimum time in service for promotion. Primary Zone consideration averages 35+ months. Secondary Zone varies based on the needs ...
Principal NCO at the battalion level and often higher. Not charged with all the leadership responsibilities of a 1SG, but expected to dispatch leadership and other duties with the same professionalism. Eight year minimum time in service for promotion. Primary Zone consideration averages 41+ months. Secondary Zone varies based on the needs of the Ar...
Principal NCO and life blood of the company. Provider, disciplinarian and wise counselor. Instructs other SGTs, advises the Commander and helps train all enlisted Soldiers. Assists Officers at the company level - 62 to 190 Soldiers.
SGM experience and abilities are equal to that of the CSM, but the sphere of influence regarding leadership is generally limited to those directly under his charge. Assists Officers at the battalion level - 300 to 1,000 Soldiers. Minimum 10 years time in service for promotion. Primary Zone consideration historically is 34+ months time in grade. Sol...
Functioning without supervision, a CSM's counsel is expected to be calm, settled and accurate with unflagging enthusiasm. Supplies recommendations to the Commander and staff, and carries out policies and standards on the performance, training, appearance and conduct of enlisted personnel. Assists Officers at the brigade level - 3,000 to 5,000 Soldi...
- Team. The smallest element in the Army organizational structure. Usually comprised of four Soldiers. Typically led by a sergeant.
- Squad. The second smallest element in the Army organizational structure. Its size is dependent on its function. 2 - 3 teams. Typically led by a staff sergeant.
- Platoon. A basic combat unit capable of maneuvering in the conduct of combat operations. 2 - 4 Squads. Led by a lieutenant, assisted by a platoon sergeant that is a sergeant first class.
- Company. A cohesive tactical sized unit that can perform a battlefield function on its own. It is capable of receiving and controlling additional combat, combat support or combat service support elements to enhance its mission capability.
The same ranks and insignia of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force are used by the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard, respectively, and National Guard members are eligible to receive all United States military awards.
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- National Guard Bureau
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Army: * For rank and precedence within the Army, specialist ranks immediately below corporal. Among the services, however, rank and precedence are determined by paygrade. Navy / Coast Guard: * A ...
