US Army Ranks in Order

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One of the most powerful armies in the world belongs to the United States. Getting enlisted in the US army is an honorable accomplishment. One not only gets to serve the nation, but also makes oneself as well his friends and family proud. It is not a piece of cake to join the US army though.

US Army Ranks: Lowest to Highest

Joining the military school is a tough decision that will change your life for good. Honor, discipline, integrity, and the courage to give your life for your country will be instilled in your mind. Here's a list of US army ranks starting from the lowest, to help you get a better idea of the hierarchy followed in the army.

Enlisted Officers

Private Private First Class Specialist Corporal Sergeant Staff Sergeant Sergeant First Class Master Sergeant First Sergeant Sergeant Major Command Sergeant Major Sergeant Major of the Army

Warrant Officers

Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) Chief Warrant Officer 3(CW3) Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5)

Commissioned Officers

Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant Captain Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel Brigadier General (1 star) Major General (2 star) Lieutenant General (3 star) General (4 star) General of the Army

Other Branches

The United States military also includes Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guards. Each of these have a specific rank structure.

Air Force

Enlisted Officers

Airman Basic Airman Airman First Class Senior Airman Staff Sergeant Technical Sergeant Master Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant Command Chief Master Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Commissioned Officers

Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant Captain Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel Brigadier General (1 star) Major General (2 star) Lieutenant General (3 star) General (4 star) General of the Air Force

Navy

Enlisted Officers

Seaman Recruit E-1 Fireman Recruit E-1 Airman Recruit E-1 Construction man Recruit E-1 Seaman Apprentice E-2 Fireman Apprentice E-2 Airman Apprentice E-2 Construction man Apprentice E-2 Seaman E-3 Fireman E-3 Airman E-3

Construction man E-3 Petty Officer Third Class Petty Officer Second Class Petty Officer First Class Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer Command Master Chief Petty Officer Fleet/Force Master Chief Petty Officer

Warrant Officers

USN Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) USN Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2) USN Chief Warrant Officer 3(CWO3) USN Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4) USN Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5)

Commissioned Officers

Ensign Lieutenant-Junior Grade Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander Commander Captain Rear Admiral-Lower Half Rear Admiral Vice Admiral Admiral Fleet Admiral

Marines

Enlisted Officers

Private Private First Class Lance Corporal Corporal Sergeant Staff Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant Master Sergeant First Sergeant Master Gunnery Sergeant Sergeant Major Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Warrant Officers

Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) Chief Warrant Officer 3(CW3) Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5)

Commissioned Officers

Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant Captain Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel Brigadier General (1 star) Major General (2 star) Lieutenant General (3 star) General (4 star)

Coast Guards

Enlisted Officers

Seamen Recruit E-1 Seaman Apprentice E-2 Fireman Apprentice E-2 Airman Apprentice E-2 Seaman E-3 Fireman E-3 Airman E-3

Petty Officer Third Class Petty Officer Second Class Petty Officer First Class Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer Command Master Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard

Warrant Officers

Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) Chief Warrant Officer 3(CW3) Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5)

Commissioned Officers

Ensign Lieutenant-Junior Grade Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander Commander Captain Rear Admiral-Lower Half Rear Admiral Vice Admiral Admiral