Us Military Officer Ranks

Comparisons are made between the different systems used by nations to categorize the hierarchy of an armed force compared to another.

Us military officer ranks. Us military rank and insignia chart officer. O 2 is generally automatic after two years as an o 1. Several of these lists mention nato reference codes these are the nato rank reference codes used for easy comparison among nato countries.

Links to comparison charts can be found below. Often called a five star general the rank of general of the army has historically been reserved for wartime use and is not currently active in the u s. This article is a list of various states armed forces ranking designations.

The next notable advancement is to a noncommissioned officer. Warrant officers wo and chief warrant officers cw in the us military rank below officers but above officer candidates and enlisted servicemen. Marine corps pay grades for officers have ranks similar to the army and air force.

Army officers in the ranks of o 1 to o 3 are called company grade officers. Military rank is a badge of leadership. Enlisted rankings go up to e 9.

Enlisted personnel are the basic ranks and every new recruit will start here. Responsibility for personnel equipment and mission grows with each advancement. 2019 reserve enlisted drill military pay chart.

The highest rank attainable in the army is the five star general of the army. Those in the pay grades o 4. Company grade officers o 1 through o 4.