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Encyclopedia > British and US military ranks compared
Contents
1 British and US Officer Ranks Compared
2 US "Enlisted" and British "Other" ranks compared

1 Wider References
2 External Links

British and US Officer Ranks Compared

For the National Association of Theatre Owners, please see National Association of Theatre Owners. The flag of NATO NATO 2002 Summit The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), sometimes called North Atlantic Alliance, Atlantic Alliance or the Western Alliance, is an international organisation for defence collaboration established in 1949, in support... NATO Rank code The British Army is the land armed forces of the United Kingdom. It numbers 99,400 fully trained and professional regulars (as of April 2004). In contrast to the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, the British Army does not include royal in its title, because of its roots... British Army and The Corps of Royal Marines, usually just known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the United Kingdoms amphibious forces and a core component of the countrys Rapid Reaction Force. They are lightly equipped, able to operate independently in all terrains, and highly trained as a commando force. History... Royal Marines3 The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. As of fiscal year 2002 (FY02), it consisted of 480,000 soldiers on active duty and 555,000 in reserve (350,000 in the Army National Guard (ARNG) and 205... US Army, Seal of the Air Force. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aviation branch of the United States armed forces. The mission of the USAF is to defend the United States and protect its interests through air and space power. It was created as a separate branch on September... USAF and United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is the second smallest of the five branches of the United States armed forces, with 170,000 active and 40,000 reserve Marines as of 2002. The United States Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is... USMC Royal Navy Ensign The Royal Navy is the navy of the United Kingdom. It operates a number of aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, fifteen nuclear submarines, and various other ships, as well as aircraft, and the UKs amphibious force: the Royal Marines. The Royal Navy is the largest navy in... Royal Navy The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. The U.S. Navy consists of slightly fewer than 300 ships and over 4,000 operational aircraft. It has over a half million men and women on active or ready reserve duty... US Navy The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force of the United Kingdom. According to the Ministry of Defence [1], the purpose of the Armed Forces, including the RAF is to: defend the United Kingdom, and Overseas Territories, our people and interests act as a force for... RAF1
OF-102 Note: This article is about the military usage of the word marshal. For other usages, see the end of this article. A Marshal or Field Marshal (sometimes incorrectly spelled Marshall) (French: mar chal, Chinese: shuai (Chinese Traditional: 元帥), Dutch: Veldmaarschalk, German: Feldmarschall, Portuguese: marechal, Spanish: mariscal, Persian بز... Field Marshal4 (FM) General of the Army, or less formally five-star general, is the most senior rank in the United States Army, and has been held by only a few persons in history. It is equivalent to the rank of field marshal. It is also a military rank in Russia (and the... General of the Army
In the United States Air Force, General of the Air Force is the highest rank, equivalent to a five star General. The rank has only been held by one person in history: Henry H. Arnold. USAF Insignia (Modern Design) The insignia for General of the Air Force was originally the... General of the Air Force
(no USMC equiv)		 Royal Navy Insignia Admiral of the Fleet is a rank of the British Royal Navy and is the most senior Admiral of the naval service, the equivalent to a Fleet Admiral in the United States Navy. There have been far more officers of this rank in the United Kingdom than... Admiral of the Fleet A Fleet Admiral in the United States Navy is an Admiral considered the equivalent of the United States Armys General of the Army. The United States rank of Fleet Admiral was created in 1944 and was held during and after the Second World War by the following officers: Fleet... Fleet Admiral (FADM) Marshal of the RAF sleeve/shoulder insignia Marshal of the Royal Air Force was the highest rank in the Royal Air Force. In peacetime it was held only by the Chief of the Defence Staff on active duty, and by retired chiefs of staff of the RAF, who were promoted... Marshal of the Royal Air Force (MRAF)
OF-9 General is a military rank, in most nations the highest rank, although some nations have the higher rank of Field Marshal. The title is used by land and sometimes air forces. In the navies of the world, the equivalent rank is Admiral. Its equivalent rank in the Royal Air Force... General (Gen) General is a military rank, in most nations the highest rank, although some nations have the higher rank of Field Marshal. The title is used by land and sometimes air forces. In the navies of the world, the equivalent rank is Admiral. Its equivalent rank in the Royal Air Force... General (Gen) The word admiral comes from the Arabic term amir-al-bahr meaning commander of the seas. Crusaders learned the term during their encounters with the Arabs, perhaps as early as the 11th century. The Sicilians and later Genoese took the first two parts of the term and used them as... Admiral (Adm) The word admiral comes from the Arabic term amir-al-bahr meaning commander of the seas. Crusaders learned the term during their encounters with the Arabs, perhaps as early as the 11th century. The Sicilians and later Genoese took the first two parts of the term and used them as... Admiral (ADM) Air Chief Marshal is the most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the inactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Force as a substantive rank in peacetime during defence cuts of the 1990s. It ranks above Air Marshal. It has a NATO ranking code of OF... Air Chief Marshal (ACM)
OF-8 Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. A Lieutenant General ranks immediately below a General and above a Major General. In three branches of the United States military—the Army, Marines and Air Force—a Lieutenant General is a three-star general, named for the... Lieutenant-General
(Lt Gen)		 Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. A Lieutenant General ranks immediately below a General and above a Major General. In three branches of the United States military—the Army, Marines and Air Force—a Lieutenant General is a three-star general, named for the... Lieutenant General (LtGen) Vice Admiral is a naval rank of three star level, equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. In the United States Navy, Vice Admirals generally command the numbered fleets around the world that make up the naval components of each of the regional unified commands. Of the five numbered fleets, four... Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Vice Admiral is a naval rank of three star level, equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. In the United States Navy, Vice Admirals generally command the numbered fleets around the world that make up the naval components of each of the regional unified commands. Of the five numbered fleets, four... Vice Admiral (VADM) This article is about the Royal Air Force rank. Air Marshal is also the term given to the air police who travel undercover aboard commercial airliners. Air Marshal is the second most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the inactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air... Air Marshal (AM)
OF-7 Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. It is derieved from the older rank of Sergeant Major General. A major general is a high-ranking officer subordinate to a full General. In the United States... Major-General (Maj Gen) Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. It is derieved from the older rank of Sergeant Major General. A major general is a high-ranking officer subordinate to a full General. In the United States... Major General (MG/MajGen) The term Rear Admiral originated from the days of Naval Sailing Squadrons, and can trace its origins to the British Royal Navy. Each Naval Squadron would be assigned an Admiral as its head, who would command from the center vessel and direct the activities of the squadron. The Admiral would... Rear-Admiral (RAdm) The term Rear Admiral originated from the days of Naval Sailing Squadrons, and can trace its origins to the British Royal Navy. Each Naval Squadron would be assigned an Admiral as its head, who would command from the center vessel and direct the activities of the squadron. The Admiral would... Rear Admiral (Upper Half) (RADM) An Air Vice Marshals sleeve/shoulder insignia Air Vice Marshal is the third most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the inactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Force as a substantive rank in peacetime during defence cuts of the 1990s. It ranks above Air... Air Vice-Marshal (AVM)
OF-6 Brigadier is a rank in the British military, Australian Army, New Zealand Army and several other Commonwealth armies ranking above Colonel and immediately below Major General . It was introduced in 1928 to replace the rank of Colonel Commandant that had briefly replaced the rank of Brigadier General in 1922. A... Brigadier (Brig) A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. The rank is equivalent to the US Navy rank Rear Admiral (lower half), formerly and still in many other... Brigadier General (BG/BrigGen) The military rank of commodore is used in some navies for officers who command more than one ship, but are not senior enough to be made admirals. Commodores begin the star ranks: In many navies they are known as One Star officers. (Admirals rank upwards with more stars.) Commodore derives... Commodore (Cdre) The term Rear Admiral originated from the days of Naval Sailing Squadrons, and can trace its origins to the British Royal Navy. Each Naval Squadron would be assigned an Admiral as its head, who would command from the center vessel and direct the activities of the squadron. The Admiral would... Rear Admiral (Lower Half) (RDML) Air Commodore is the fourth most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the deactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Force as a substantive rank in peacetime during defence cuts of the 1990s. It ranks above Group Captain and immediately below Air Vice Marshal. It has... Air Commodore (ACdre)
OF-5 A Colonel is also a non-military honorary title awarded by some U.S. Southern states. Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. The word is pronounced similarly to kernel, perhaps from the Spanish form coronel. In the US military, a... Colonel (Col) A Colonel is also a non-military honorary title awarded by some U.S. Southern states. Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. The word is pronounced similarly to kernel, perhaps from the Spanish form coronel. In the US military, a... Colonel (COL/Col) Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. The word came to English via French from the Latin capitaneus (chief) which is itself derived from the Latin word for head (caput). The term has different meanings both at sea and in the military. Confusion between the three types... Captain (Capt) Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. The word came to English via French from the Latin capitaneus (chief) which is itself derived from the Latin word for head (caput). The term has different meanings both at sea and in the military. Confusion between the three types... Captain (CAPT) Group Captain is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above Wing Commander and immediately below Air Commodore It has a NATO ranking code of OF-5, and is equivalent to a Captain in the Royal Navy... Group Captain (Gp Capt)
OF-4 In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. In the U.S. Navy, the rank of lieutenant colonel is comparable to the rank of commander. The insignia for all four positions is... Lieutenant-Colonel
(Lt Col)		 In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. In the U.S. Navy, the rank of lieutenant colonel is comparable to the rank of commander. The insignia for all four positions is... Lieutenant Colonel (LTC/LtCol) Commander is a military rank used in many navies but not generally in armies or air forces. It is below Captain and above Lieutenant-Commander. The rank evolved in the 18th and early 19th centuries and was originally known as was Master and Commander. A commander in the Royal Navy... Commander (Cdr) Commander is a military rank used in many navies but not generally in armies or air forces. It is below Captain and above Lieutenant-Commander. The rank evolved in the 18th and early 19th centuries and was originally known as was Master and Commander. A commander in the Royal Navy... Commander (CDR) A Wing Commanders sleeve/shoulder insignia Wing Commander is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above Squadron Leader and immediately below Group Captain. It has a NATO ranking code of OF-4, and is equivalent... Wing Commander (Wg Cdr)
OF-3 For non-military meanings, see major (disambiguation). Insignia of a United States Air Force Major In the US Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and the British Army, a major is a commissioned officer superior to a captain and inferior to a lieutenant colonel. The equivalent rank in the US Navy... Major (Maj) For non-military meanings, see major (disambiguation). Insignia of a United States Air Force Major In the US Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and the British Army, a major is a commissioned officer superior to a captain and inferior to a lieutenant colonel. The equivalent rank in the US Navy... Major (MAJ/Maj) In the Royal Navy, United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, a lieutenant commander (lieutenant-commander or Lt Cdr in the RN) is a commissioned officer superior to a lieutenant and inferior to a commander. The corresponding rank in the British Army, Royal Marines, United States Army, United States... Lieutenant Commander
(Lt Cdr)		 In the Royal Navy, United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, a lieutenant commander (lieutenant-commander or Lt Cdr in the RN) is a commissioned officer superior to a lieutenant and inferior to a commander. The corresponding rank in the British Army, Royal Marines, United States Army, United States... Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) A Squadron Leaders sleeve/shoulder insignia Squadron Leader is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above Flight Lieutenant and immediately below Wing Commander. It has a NATO ranking code of OF-3, and is equivalent... Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr or SL)
OF-2 Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. The word came to English via French from the Latin capitaneus (chief) which is itself derived from the Latin word for head (caput). The term has different meanings both at sea and in the military. Confusion between the three types... Captain (Capt) Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. The word came to English via French from the Latin capitaneus (chief) which is itself derived from the Latin word for head (caput). The term has different meanings both at sea and in the military. Confusion between the three types... Captain (CPT/Capt) A Lieutenant is a military or paramilitary officer. The word lieutenant derives from French; the lieu meaning place as in a position or territory; and tenant meaning holding as in holding a position. The British monarchs representative in Ireland and in the counties of the United Kingdom was/is... Lieutenant (Lt) A Lieutenant is a military or paramilitary officer. The word lieutenant derives from French; the lieu meaning place as in a position or territory; and tenant meaning holding as in holding a position. The British monarchs representative in Ireland and in the counties of the United Kingdom was/is... Lieutenant (LT) Flight Lieutenant (pronounced as flight lef-tenant, see Lieutenant) is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. It ranks above Flying Officer and immediately below Squadron Leader It has a NATO ranking code of OF-2, and is equivalent to... Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt or FL)
OF-1 A Lieutenant is a military or paramilitary officer. The word lieutenant derives from French; the lieu meaning place as in a position or territory; and tenant meaning holding as in holding a position. The British monarchs representative in Ireland and in the counties of the United Kingdom was/is... Lieutenant (Lt) First Lieutenant is a military rank. The rank of Lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations (see comparative military ranks), but in all cases it is common for it to be divided. In the United States Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, First Lieutenant is the second-lowest ranking... First Lieutenant (1LT/1Lt) A Lieutenant, Junior Grade, is a division officer in the United States Navy. He or she leads a group of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel in duties in weapons, engineering, and naval specialities. The time for promotion to Lieutenant, Junior Grade, is two years after commissioning. Their Army, Air... Sub Lieutenant (SLt)5 A Lieutenant, Junior Grade, is a division officer in the United States Navy. He or she leads a group of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel in duties in weapons, engineering, and naval specialities. The time for promotion to Lieutenant, Junior Grade, is two years after commissioning. Their Army, Air... Lieutenant, Junior Grade (LT(JG)) Flying Officer is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above Pilot Officer and immediately below Flight Lieutenant. It has a NATO ranking code of OF-1 and is equivalent to a Lieutenant in the British Army... Flying Officer (FO)
Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. In the United States Army, the rank bore no insignia until 1917 when a gold bar was introduced to contrast with the silver bar of a First Lieutenant. As a result those in the rank have often been referred... Second Lieutenant
(2Lt)		 Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. In the United States Army, the rank bore no insignia until 1917 when a gold bar was introduced to contrast with the silver bar of a First Lieutenant. As a result those in the rank have often been referred... Second Lieutenant (2LT/2Lt)
In the military of various countries, ensign is a low rank of commissioned officer. Until 1871 the lowest grade of commissioned officers in infantry regiments of the British army had the title of ensign (now replaced by that of Second Lieutenant). It is the duty of the officers of this... Ensign (ENS) A Pilot Officers sleeve/shoulder insignia Pilot Officer is the lowest commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries, ranking only above Acting Pilot Officer and Officer Cadet. It ranks immediately below Flying Officer It has a NATO ranking code of... Pilot Officer (PO)
OF(D) Officer Designate4
For the fishes called midshipman, see Midshipman fish In the navies of English-speaking countries, a midshipman is a low-ranking commissioned officer, usually the lowest rank. In the Royal Navy, the rank of midshipman is one of the oldest ranks. It is the lowest rank of officer (apart from... Midshipman (Mid)

Officer Designate
Student Officer Officer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become Commissioned Officers. The term Officer Trainee is used interchangably in some countries services. Most countries, however, refer to naval officer cadets as midshipmen. United States usage Military cadets are typically students at a military academy, students... Officer Cadet (OCdt) This article refers to the general definition of cadet. A Cadet may also be a member of the Cadets, a historical Russian political party. A cadet is an officer in training. The term is used for military commissioned officer, police, firefighter and EMT trainees. Military cadets are typically students at... Cadet Officer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become Commissioned Officers. The term Officer Trainee is used interchangably in some countries services. Most countries, however, refer to naval officer cadets as midshipmen. United States usage Military cadets are typically students at a military academy, students... Officer Cadet (OCdt) For the fishes called midshipman, see Midshipman fish In the navies of English-speaking countries, a midshipman is a low-ranking commissioned officer, usually the lowest rank. In the Royal Navy, the rank of midshipman is one of the oldest ranks. It is the lowest rank of officer (apart from... Midshipman (MIDN) or Officer Candidate (OC) Officer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become Commissioned Officers. The term Officer Trainee is used interchangably in some countries services. Most countries, however, refer to naval officer cadets as midshipmen. United States usage Military cadets are typically students at a military academy, students... Officer Cadet (OCdt)

Note that the US military usually uses O-1 to O-11 to symbolize officer, and not the NATO codes of OF-1 to OF-10 in which all subaltern officers are classed as OF-1 (O-1 and O-2 in US). Not listed are US A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... warrant officers. In accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 135-100 (http://www.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r135%5F100.pdf) , Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA Pam) 600-11 and Army Field Manual (FM) 22-100 (para A-3) [1] (http://www.usawoa.org/ArmyWOdefined.htm), a warrant officer is an officer who can and does command, carry out military justice actions and sits both selection and promotion boards. A warrant officer is a single-track specialty officer, initially appointed by the Secretary of the Army, he/she receives a commission upon promotion to Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2).


Notes to table above

  1. RAF-style ranks are also used by the The RAAF Roundel is based on that of the British Royal Air Force, with the central circle replaced by a Kangaroo, a symbol of Australia. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is Australias air force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF began in March 1914... Royal Australian Air Force, The Royal New Zealand Air Force or RNZAF is the air operations arm of the New Zealand Defence Force. History of the RNZAF New Zealands military aviation began in 1913 when the New Zealand Army was presented with a Bleriot monoplane by the United Kingdom. In the Great War... Royal New Zealand Air Force, The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is the air force of Nigeria. It is one of the largest in West Africa, consisting of 100+ aircraft including SEPECAT Jaguars, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21s, and Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jets, although in recent years many of them are no longer airworthy. Although the Air... Nigerian Air Force, The Indian Air Force was established on October 8, 1932. It is the fourth largest airforce in the world. See the Indian Air Force (British) for the pre-independence Indian Air Force Categories: Military stubs | Air forces | Military of India ... Indian Air Force, The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) (Pakistan Fizaya in Urdu) is the Aviation branch of the Pakistan armed forces. History The Pakistan Air Force was formed in 1947 during the Partition of the Sub-Continent.The beginning of the PAF saw it lacking planes, airmen and even more importantly, airfields... Pakistan Air Force, The Bangladesh Air Force (Bangladesh Biman Bahini in Bangla) is the Aviation branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. History The Bangladesh Air Force was formed by Mujibnogor Government on 8 October 1971. They were constituted in Bangladesh in 1972 following the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan which was achieved during... Bangladesh Air Force and Sri Lanka Air Force. The External link Ghana Air Force official site Categories: Pages needing attention | Stub | Air forces | Military of Ghana ... Ghana Air Force and The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) is the air force of Zimbabwe. It was known as the Rhodesian Air Force until 1980. At one point the air force was well respected, having been credited with helping defend Kinshasa in 1998, but most planes have been grounded in recent years for... Air Force of Zimbabwe (previously Royal Rhodesian Air Force) also use the same basic system, but replace Pilot Officer and Flying Officer with Air Sub Lieutenant and Air Lieutenant. The The RCAF Roundel is based on that of the British Royal Air Force with a maple leaf, a symbol of Canada in the centre. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was the air force of Canada from 1924 until 1968 when the three branches of the Canadian military were merged... Royal Canadian Air Force and Fighters MiG-29N F/A-18D Hornet AerMacchi M.B. 339A Hawk 208 Northrop RF5E Tigereye Northrop F5F F5E Tiger II Transport Hercules C-130-30 Hercules C-130H DHC-4A Caribou CN235-220M Maritime Beechcraft Super Kingair B200T Lockheed Hercules PC-130H Helicopter Aérospatiale_Alouette_IIIB Sikorsky S61A-4 Nuri... Royal Malaysian Air Force also previously used the system.
  2. OF-10 ranks in the United States can only be attained during war time. This is also now generally the case in the UK, although provision is made to award them under special circumstances in peacetime (no promotions to these ranks have been made since they were generally suspended in 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. Events January January 3 - NBCs Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 - Mister Rogers receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame... 1997).
  3. The Royal Marines rank alongside their army equivalents. However, when borne on the books of any of HM Ships or Naval Establishments Royal Marines are subject to the Naval Discipline Act 1957 and in these circumstances many officer ranks in the Royal Marines enjoy greater status. Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. In the United States Army, the rank bore no insignia until 1917 when a gold bar was introduced to contrast with the silver bar of a First Lieutenant. As a result those in the rank have often been referred... Second Lieutenants are equivalent to A Lieutenant, Junior Grade, is a division officer in the United States Navy. He or she leads a group of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel in duties in weapons, engineering, and naval specialities. The time for promotion to Lieutenant, Junior Grade, is two years after commissioning. Their Army, Air... Sub Lieutenants and ranks from A Lieutenant is a military or paramilitary officer. The word lieutenant derives from French; the lieu meaning place as in a position or territory; and tenant meaning holding as in holding a position. The British monarchs representative in Ireland and in the counties of the United Kingdom was/is... Lieutenant to For non-military meanings, see major (disambiguation). Insignia of a United States Air Force Major In the US Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and the British Army, a major is a commissioned officer superior to a captain and inferior to a lieutenant colonel. The equivalent rank in the US Navy... Major may be considered equivalent to one rank higher (OF-2 to OF-4). In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. In the U.S. Navy, the rank of lieutenant colonel is comparable to the rank of commander. The insignia for all four positions is... Lieutenant Colonels are considered equivalent to Royal Navy Ensign The Royal Navy is the navy of the United Kingdom. It operates a number of aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, fifteen nuclear submarines, and various other ships, as well as aircraft, and the UKs amphibious force: the Royal Marines. The Royal Navy is the largest navy in... RN Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. The word came to English via French from the Latin capitaneus (chief) which is itself derived from the Latin word for head (caput). The term has different meanings both at sea and in the military. Confusion between the three types... Captains with less than six years in the rank, and A Colonel is also a non-military honorary title awarded by some U.S. Southern states. Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. The word is pronounced similarly to kernel, perhaps from the Spanish form coronel. In the US military, a... Colonels would be equivalent to Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. The word came to English via French from the Latin capitaneus (chief) which is itself derived from the Latin word for head (caput). The term has different meanings both at sea and in the military. Confusion between the three types... Captains with more than six years seniority. Higher ranks follow the equivalence on the table above.
  4. Not used in the Royal Marines.
  5. Junior to equivalents in other services.
  6. Depends on Officer commissioning Program, Teamwork: Fourth Class Midshipmen lock arms and use ropes made from uniform items as they brace themselves climbing the Herndon Monument The United States Naval Academy, or USNA, is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. Its campus... Naval Academy, Aerial view of United States Merchant Marine Academy The United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of the five United States service academies. It is charged with training officers for the United States Merchant Marine, branches of the military, or the transportation industry. Founded in 1943, it is located on... Merchant Marine Academy and The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps commissions individiuals into either the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps. While attending college, these prospective officer candidates are known as Midshipmen. See also: ROTC Categories: Stub ... NROTC are MIDN, Seaman-to-Admrial 21 (STA-21), and In the United States armed forces, Officer Candidate School (OCS) or the equivalent is a training program for non-commissioned officers, soldiers, and recent college graduates to earn commissions as officers. The courses generally last from ten to twelve weeks and include classroom instruction in military subjects, physical training, and... Officer Candidate School are OC.

US "Enlisted" and British "Other" ranks compared

For the National Association of Theatre Owners, please see National Association of Theatre Owners. The flag of NATO NATO 2002 Summit The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), sometimes called North Atlantic Alliance, Atlantic Alliance or the Western Alliance, is an international organisation for defence collaboration established in 1949, in support... NATO Rank code The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. As of fiscal year 2002 (FY02), it consisted of 480,000 soldiers on active duty and 555,000 in reserve (350,000 in the Army National Guard (ARNG) and 205... US Army Seal of the Air Force. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aviation branch of the United States armed forces. The mission of the USAF is to defend the United States and protect its interests through air and space power. It was created as a separate branch on September... USAF United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is the second smallest of the five branches of the United States armed forces, with 170,000 active and 40,000 reserve Marines as of 2002. The United States Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is... USMC The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. The U.S. Navy consists of slightly fewer than 300 ships and over 4,000 operational aircraft. It has over a half million men and women on active or ready reserve duty... USN The British Army is the land armed forces of the United Kingdom. It numbers 99,400 fully trained and professional regulars (as of April 2004). In contrast to the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, the British Army does not include royal in its title, because of its roots... British Army The Corps of Royal Marines, usually just known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the United Kingdoms amphibious forces and a core component of the countrys Rapid Reaction Force. They are lightly equipped, able to operate independently in all terrains, and highly trained as a commando force. History... Royal Marines Royal Navy Ensign The Royal Navy is the navy of the United Kingdom. It operates a number of aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, fifteen nuclear submarines, and various other ships, as well as aircraft, and the UKs amphibious force: the Royal Marines. The Royal Navy is the largest navy in... Royal Navy The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force of the United Kingdom. According to the Ministry of Defence [1], the purpose of the Armed Forces, including the RAF is to: defend the United Kingdom, and Overseas Territories, our people and interests act as a force for... RAF
OR-9 This article is about a military rank and position. There is also a fish called the Sergeant Major (Abudefduf saxatilis) A sergeant major is a senior non-commissioned officer or warrant officer, depending on the country and military service in question. United States Army Sergeant Major insignia (U.S. Army... Sergeant Major of the Army The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the United States Air Force, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. He serves... Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) This article is about a military rank and position. There is also a fish called the Sergeant Major (Abudefduf saxatilis) A sergeant major is a senior non-commissioned officer or warrant officer, depending on the country and military service in question. United States Army Sergeant Major insignia (U.S. Army... Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. They are referred to as Master Chief in most circumstances. Advancement to Master Chief... Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 12 (WO1) (most senior appointments9) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 12 (WO1) ( Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The RSM is the senior warrant officer in a regiment or battalion, and is primarily responsible for maintaining standards and discipline. In the Household Cavalry he is the Regimental Corporal... Regimental Sergeant Major) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 12 (WO1) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer2 (WO)/ Master Aircrew (MAcr) is the highest non-commissioned rank held by aircrew in the Royal Air Force. It is equivalent to Warrant Officer in other trades. It has a NATO rank code of OR-9. People holding this rank are actually referred to by different titles depending on their specialisation... Master Aircrew (MAcr)
This article is about a military rank and position. There is also a fish called the Sergeant Major (Abudefduf saxatilis) A sergeant major is a senior non-commissioned officer or warrant officer, depending on the country and military service in question. United States Army Sergeant Major insignia (U.S. Army... Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. Chief Master Sergeant Chevron Command Chief Master Sergeant Chevron Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force chevron There exists one post, Chief Master... Command Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) This article is about a military rank and position. There is also a fish called the Sergeant Major (Abudefduf saxatilis) A sergeant major is a senior non-commissioned officer or warrant officer, depending on the country and military service in question. United States Army Sergeant Major insignia (U.S. Army... Sergeant Major (SgtMaj) A Command Master Chief Petty Officer is the senior enlisted person of a United States Navy command. In many ways he or she is considered a font of knowledge and a parent figure. They are a major resource for the commands officer. On smaller ships, this position may be... Command Master Chief Petty Officer (CMCPO) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 12 (WO1) ( Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The RSM is the senior warrant officer in a regiment or battalion, and is primarily responsible for maintaining standards and discipline. In the Household Cavalry he is the Regimental Corporal... Regimental Sergeant Major etc11)
This article is about a military rank and position. There is also a fish called the Sergeant Major (Abudefduf saxatilis) A sergeant major is a senior non-commissioned officer or warrant officer, depending on the country and military service in question. United States Army Sergeant Major insignia (U.S. Army... Sergeant Major (SGM) Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non_commissioned officer. Chief Master Sergeant Chevron Command Chief Master Sergeant Chevron Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force chevron There exists one post, Chief Master Sergeant... Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) Master Gunnery Sergeant Insignia Master Gunnery Sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank (along with the grade-equivalent rank of Sergeant Major) in the U.S. Marine Corps. Master Gunnery Sergeants are non-commissioned officers (NCOs), and are assigned a pay grade of E-9. The title may be... Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. They are referred to as Master Chief in most circumstances. Advancement to Master Chief... Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 12 (WO1) (other appointments) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 12 (WO1) (other appointments)
OR-8 First Sergeant insignia U.S. Army First Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant is the title given to holders of certain ranks and positions within the United States Armed Forces. While the specifics of the title may differ between the United States Army, Marine Corps and Air Force... First Sergeant (1SG) Senior Master Sergeant insignia Senior Master Sergeant is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Master Sergeant and below Chief Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. Related articles Sergeant U.S. Air Force enlisted rank insignia Categories: Military ranks | Noncommissioned officers ... Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) First Sergeant insignia U.S. Army First Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant is the title given to holders of certain ranks and positions within the United States Armed Forces. While the specifics of the title may differ between the United States Army, Marine Corps and Air Force... First Sergeant (1st Sgt) Good conduct variation Senior Chief Petty Officer insignia Senior Chief Petty Officer is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Chief Petty Officer and below Master Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. They are referred to as Senior Chief in most circumstances. Advancement... Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 22 (WO2) ( Company Sergeant Major (CSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 2 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The CSM is the senior non-commissioned officer of a company, responsible for standards and discipline. In combat, his prime responsibility is the supply of ammunition to the company. Squadron... Company Sergeant Major etc12) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 22 (WO2) ( Company Sergeant Major (CSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 2 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The CSM is the senior non-commissioned officer of a company, responsible for standards and discipline. In combat, his prime responsibility is the supply of ammunition to the company. Squadron... Company Sergeant Major) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 22 (WO2)3 No OR-8 equivalent
Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps A Master Sergeant is: the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant. It is abbreviated as MSgt. Advancement to... Master Sergeant (MSG) Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps A Master Sergeant is: the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant. It is abbreviated as MSgt. Advancement to... Master Sergeant (MSgt) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 22 (WO2) (other appointments) A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer Class 22 (WO2) (other appointments)
OR-7 Sergeant First Class insignia Sergeant First Class (SFC) is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. The position of platoon sergeant is normally kept by a Sergeant First Class and is the primary assistant... Sergeant First Class (SFC)/Platoon Sergeant Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps A Master Sergeant is: the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant. It is abbreviated as MSgt. Advancement to... Master Sergeant (MSgt) Gunnery Sergeant insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) Gunnery Sergeant is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. They are assigned a pay grade of E-7 and the title may be abbreviated as... Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Good conduct variation Chief Petty Officer insignia Chief Petty Officer is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Petty Officer First Class and below Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. They are referred to as Chief in most circumstances. Unlike Petty Officer... Chief Petty Officer (CPO) United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. It is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer. Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Army) Staff Sergeant is the... Staff Sergeant14 (SSgt)/
Colour Sergeant (CSgt or C/Sgt) is an non-commissioned rank in the Royal Marines, ranking above Sergeant and below Warrant Officer Class 2. It has a NATO ranking code of OR-7 and is equivalent to a Staff Sergeant in the British Army or a Flight Sergeant or Chief... Colour Sergeant13 (CSgt)/
Staff Corporal (SCpl or S/Cpl) is the equivalent rank to Staff Sergeant in the Household Cavalry, ranking between Corporal of Horse and Warrant Officer Class 2. He may hold an appointment such as Squadron Quartermaster Corporal. A Staff Corporal wears four point-up rank chevrons on his cuff, surmounted... Staff Corporal8 (SCpl)		 Colour Sergeant (CSgt or C/Sgt) is an non-commissioned rank in the Royal Marines, ranking above Sergeant and below Warrant Officer Class 2. It has a NATO ranking code of OR-7 and is equivalent to a Staff Sergeant in the British Army or a Flight Sergeant or Chief... Colour Sergeant (CSgt) Good conduct variation Chief Petty Officer insignia Chief Petty Officer is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Petty Officer First Class and below Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. They are referred to as Chief in most circumstances. Unlike Petty Officer... Chief Petty Officer3 (CPO) Flight Sergeant (FS or Flt Sgt) is a non-commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force, above Chief Technician and below Warrant Officer. It is equivalent to a Staff Sergeant in the British Army and has a NATO rank code of OR-7. The rank insignia is three downward pointing... Flight Sergeant (FS)
Chief Technician (CT or Ch Tech) is a non_commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force which is only held by airmen in technical trades and by musicians. It is between Sergeant and Flight Sergeant and like the latter has a NATO code of OR-7. Airmen in non-technical trades... Chief Technician 7 (CT)
OR-6 United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. It is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer. Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Army) Staff Sergeant is the... Staff Sergeant (SSG) Technical Sergeant insignia Technical Sergeant is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant. A technical sergeant is a non-commissioned officer. Related articles Sergeant U.S. Air Force enlisted rank insignia Categories: Military ranks | Noncommissioned officers ... Technical Sergeant (TSgt) United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. It is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer. Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Army) Staff Sergeant is the... Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Good conduct variation Petty Officer First Class insignia Petty Officer First Class is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Petty Officer Second Class and below Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. Similar to Petty Officer Second and Third Class, advancement to Petty... Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1) This article is about the rank of sergeant. For alternate meanings see Sergeant (disambiguation). In most non-naval military organizations, a sergeant is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) ranking above privates and corporals, and below warrant officers and commissioned officers. There are usually several ranks of sergeant, each corresponding to... Sergeant (Sgt)/
Corporal of Horse (CoH) is a rank in the British Armys Household Cavalry corresponding to Sergeant in other regiments. Formerly, no cavalry regiments had sergeants, but the Household Cavalry are the only ones to keep this tradition alive. It is said to stem from the origin of the word... Corporal of Horse8 (CoH)		 This article is about the rank of sergeant. For alternate meanings see Sergeant (disambiguation). In most non-naval military organizations, a sergeant is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) ranking above privates and corporals, and below warrant officers and commissioned officers. There are usually several ranks of sergeant, each corresponding to... Sergeant (Sgt) In the U.S. Navy and the Royal Navy, a petty officer is similar to noncommissioned officer. The title petty officer is roughly equivalent to that of sergeant in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps. Related Articles Master Chief Petty Officer of the... Petty Officer (PO) This article is about the rank of sergeant. For alternate meanings see Sergeant (disambiguation). In most non-naval military organizations, a sergeant is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) ranking above privates and corporals, and below warrant officers and commissioned officers. There are usually several ranks of sergeant, each corresponding to... Sergeant (Sgt)
OR-5 4 This article is about the rank of sergeant. For alternate meanings see Sergeant (disambiguation). In most non-naval military organizations, a sergeant is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) ranking above privates and corporals, and below warrant officers and commissioned officers. There are usually several ranks of sergeant, each corresponding to... Sergeant (SGT) United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. It is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer. Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Army) Staff Sergeant is the... Staff Sergeant (SSgt) This article is about the rank of sergeant. For alternate meanings see Sergeant (disambiguation). In most non-naval military organizations, a sergeant is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) ranking above privates and corporals, and below warrant officers and commissioned officers. There are usually several ranks of sergeant, each corresponding to... Sergeant (Sgt) Good conduct variation Petty Officer Second Class insignia Petty Officer Second Class is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Petty Officer Third Class and below Petty Officer First Class, and is a non-commissioned officer. Similar to Petty Officer Third Class, advancement to Petty Officer... Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2)
OR-4 Corporal is a military rank in use by several militaries of the world. It is known by several different names depending upon the language of the miltiary service in which the term is used. Beside the English term Corporal, the rank is also known as Gefreiter, Capo, Turai, and Rikushi... Corporal (CPL)/ One with special training. See also Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) For its use in the most general context see expert. Specialist insignia (U.S. Army) When used in a military context, Specialist is one of the fourth lowest enlisted ranks in U.S. Army, just above Private First Class and... Specialist (SPC) Senior Airman insignia Senior Airman is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Airman First Class and below Staff Sergeant. Formerly, this rank had two separate titles: Sergeant, whose holders were considered non-commissioned officers, and Senior Airman, whose holders were not and were the... Senior Airman (SrA) Corporal is a military rank in use by several militaries of the world. It is known by several different names depending upon the language of the miltiary service in which the term is used. Beside the English term Corporal, the rank is also known as Gefreiter, Capo, Turai, and Rikushi... Corporal (Cpl) Good conduct variation Petty Officer Third Class insignia Petty Officer Third Class is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Seaman and below Petty Officer Second Class, and is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer, equivalent to a Corporal in the U.S. Army, Marines... Petty Officer 3rd Class (PO3) Corporal is a military rank in use by several militaries of the world. It is known by several different names depending upon the language of the miltiary service in which the term is used. Beside the English term Corporal, the rank is also known as Gefreiter, Capo, Turai, and Rikushi... Corporal (Cpl)/
For Bombardier Group, Canada see: Bombardier Bombardier and lance-bombardier are British Army ranks used in the Royal Artillery instead of (respectively) corporal and lance-corporal. Originally, the Royal Artillery had corporals and a bombardier was junior to them and wore a single chevron. In 1920, however, corporals were replaced... Bombardier15 (Bdr)/
In the British Army, a Lance Sergeant (LSgt or L/Sgt) was a Corporal acting in the rank of Sergeant. The appointment could be removed at will by the soldiers commanding officer, unlike a full rank, which could only be removed by court martial. Lance Sergeants first appeared in... Lance-Sergeant16 (LSgt)/
Lance Corporal of Horse (LCoH) is an appointment unique to the Household Cavalry of the British Army, equivalent to Lance Sergeant in the Foot Guards. It was introduced in 1971. On promotion to Corporal, an NCO is automatically appointed Lance Corporal of Horse, so that the rank structure effectively goes... Lance-Corporal of Horse8 (LCoH)		 Corporal is a military rank in use by several militaries of the world. It is known by several different names depending upon the language of the miltiary service in which the term is used. Beside the English term Corporal, the rank is also known as Gefreiter, Capo, Turai, and Rikushi... Corporal (Cpl) Good conduct variation Petty Officer Third Class insignia Petty Officer Third Class is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Seaman and below Petty Officer Second Class, and is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer, equivalent to a Corporal in the U.S. Army, Marines... Leading Rate5 Corporal is a military rank in use by several militaries of the world. It is known by several different names depending upon the language of the miltiary service in which the term is used. Beside the English term Corporal, the rank is also known as Gefreiter, Capo, Turai, and Rikushi... Corporal (Cpl)
OR-3 Private First Class insignia (U.S. Army) Private First Class insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. Originally no insignia identified holders of this rank, but in 1920 one chevron... Private First Class (PFC) Airman First Class insignia Airman First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Airman and below Senior Airman. Related articles U.S. Air Force enlisted rank insignia Categories: Military ranks ... Airman First Class (A1C) Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British and U.S. armed forces. It ranks above privates and below corporal, although its specific status beyond that differs between the forces that use it. The term may have originated in the Middle... Lance Corporal (LCpl) Seaman can be a generic term for sailor. Fireman variation Airman variation Seaman insignia Seaman used in a naval military context is the third lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and other navies. For the U.S.Navy the rank is just above Seaman Apprentice and below Petty... Seaman (SN) Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British and U.S. armed forces. It ranks above privates and below corporal, although its specific status beyond that differs between the forces that use it. The term may have originated in the Middle... Lance-Corporal (LCpl)/
In the British Army, a Lance Bombardier (LBdr or L/Bdr) is the Royal Artillery equivalent of a Lance Corporal. The rank orginated as Acting Bombardier, but was renamed Lance Bombardier in February 1918. Categories: Military ranks ... Lance-Bombardier15 (LBdr)		 Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British and U.S. armed forces. It ranks above privates and below corporal, although its specific status beyond that differs between the forces that use it. The term may have originated in the Middle... Lance-Corporal (LCpl) Able Rate (1) No OR-3 equivalent10
OR-2 This article is about the military rank of Private. For alternative meanings see: Private (disambiguation). A Private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank. The term dates from the Middle Ages where Privates were known as Private Soldiers who were either hired, conscripted, or feudalized into service by... Private (PV2) In general context, airman can refer to any enlisted personnel in the U.S. Air Force or Royal Air Force. Airman insignia (U.S. Air Force) In the U.S. Air Force, Airman is the second lowest enlisted rank, just above Airman Basic and below Airman First Class. Seaman insignia... Airman (Amn) Private First Class insignia (U.S. Army) Private First Class insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. Originally no insignia identified holders of this rank, but in 1920 one chevron... Private First Class (PFC) Fireman variation Airman variation Seaman Apprentice insignia Seaman Apprentice is the second lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Seaman Recruit and below Seaman; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Second Class. If applicable, the occupational titles of Airman Apprentice or Fireman Apprentice (and formerly, Constructionman... Seaman Apprentice (SA) This article is about the military rank of Private. For alternative meanings see: Private (disambiguation). A Private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank. The term dates from the Middle Ages where Privates were known as Private Soldiers who were either hired, conscripted, or feudalized into service by... Private (Pte) etc17 (Classes 1 to 3) etc France Marines is the name of a commune in the département of Val dOise, France. Science Fiction Marines Space Marines United States Colonial Marines Sea terms and naval usage Marine is a general term for things relating to the ocean, as with Marine biology, Marine geology, and as... Marine6 (Mne)/
Musician (Mus)/
Bugler		 Able Rate (2)6 Junior Technician (JT) is a rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking between Senior Aircraftman and Corporal, with a NATO rank code of OR-2. It is only held by airmen in technical trades and by musicians. Airmen in non-technical trades progress directly from senior aircraftman to corporal. Junior... Junior Technician 7 (JT)
Senior Aircraftman (SAC) (or Senior Aircraftwoman (SACW)) is a rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking between Leading Aircraftman and Junior Technician (although SACs in non-technical trades progress directly to corporal) and having a NATO rank code of OR-2. The rank, which is non-supervisory, was introduced on... Senior Aircraft(wo)man (SAC(W))
Leading Aircraftman (LAC) (or Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW)) is a rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking between Aircraftman and Senior Aircraftman and having a NATO rank code of OR-2. The rank badge is a horizontal two-bladed propeller. The rank was introduced on the formation of the RAF in... Leading Aircraft(wo)man (LAC(W))
OR-1 This article is about the military rank of Private. For alternative meanings see: Private (disambiguation). A Private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank. The term dates from the Middle Ages where Privates were known as Private Soldiers who were either hired, conscripted, or feudalized into service by... Private (PV1) Airman Basic is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just below Airman. They are categorized as E-1 on the U.S. military pay scale. Airmen basic do not bear any uniform rank insignia, which would normally be worn on the sleeves. Related articles U.S... Airman Basic (AB) This article is about the military rank of Private. For alternative meanings see: Private (disambiguation). A Private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank. The term dates from the Middle Ages where Privates were known as Private Soldiers who were either hired, conscripted, or feudalized into service by... Private (Pvt) Seaman Recruit is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just below Seaman Apprentice; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Third Class. Barring cases of demotion, seaman recruits are almost exclusively found in basic training, as advancement to Seaman Apprentice is automatic after completion of basic training... Seaman Recruit (SR) This article is about the military rank of Private. For alternative meanings see: Private (disambiguation). A Private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank. The term dates from the Middle Ages where Privates were known as Private Soldiers who were either hired, conscripted, or feudalized into service by... Private (Pte) etc17 (Class 4)/ Junior is: A student in the third year and above of high school or college, see high school junior A child A low-level position The younger of two people in the same family with the exact same name (e.g., Ken Griffey, Jr.). They are sometimes (incorrectly) also called... Junior France Marines is the name of a commune in the département of Val dOise, France. Science Fiction Marines Space Marines United States Colonial Marines Sea terms and naval usage Marine is a general term for things relating to the ocean, as with Marine biology, Marine geology, and as... Marine6 (Mne)/
Musician (Mus)/
Bugler		 New Entrant Aircraftman (AC) (or Aircraftwoman (ACW)) is the lowest rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking below Leading Aircraftman and having a NATO rank code of OR-1. The rank was introduced on the formation of the RAF in 1918, replacing the Royal Flying Corps rank of Air Mechanic 2nd Class... Aircraft(wo)man (AC(W))

Notes to table above

  1. Pay grade is used in the US military as to normalize the equivalent enlisted and officer ranks respectively. For example, the base pay of an E-8 is the same in the Air Force and the Army. In theory, those two E-8s will have equivalent levels of seniority and responsibility. When enlisted men from several services are together, the senior enlisted man is responsible for the group. For comparing ranks with other countries the Paygrade numbers match with the NATO Codes for Enlisted (Other) ranks. Hence E-1, at least for this purpose, can be considered same as OR-1, E-2 as OR-2 and so on. Also note that the British Armed Forces do not actually use the term Enlisted Ranks. The equivalent in the Royal Navy is Ratings and in the other services is Other Ranks (formally, at least in the past, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men).
  2. A A warrant officer (WO) or a chief warrant officer (CWO) is a member of a military organization, with a rank subordinate to other commissioned officers and senior to noncommissioned officers. The warrant officer corps began in the 13th century in the nascent British Royal Navy. At that time, nobles assumed... Warrant Officer in UK service is a senior non-commissioned rank not comparable to the various grades of Warrant Officer in the US, although holding the Queen's Warrant and with certain privileges similar to those of officers. In the Army and Royal Marines, they are referred to by their appointment, of which there are many (for example, Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The RSM is the senior warrant officer in a regiment or battalion, and is primarily responsible for maintaining standards and discipline. In the Household Cavalry he is the Regimental Corporal... Regimental Sergeant Major is a WO1 appointment). The US rank is held by single track career specialists (ranking between Enlisted Ranks and 2nd Lieutenant) and have no NATO equivalent. An RN Warrant Officer Class 1 incorporated the former rank of Fleet Chief Petty Officer.
  3. The RN created the rate of Warrant Officer Class 2 on 1 April 2004. Previously, there was a rate of Charge Chief Petty Officer, who usually ranked as OR-7, although above other CPOs. A Charge Chief Artificer (a highly-qualified technical CCPO) could be given a NATO OR-8 status, but still ranked below WO2 in the Army and Royal Marines. On the creation of WO2, all CCPOs were upgraded to this rate.
  4. British Sergeants/Petty Officers are seen as equal to E5 and E6 although Corporals as well as Sergeants may appointed to an official OR-5 (i.e. E-5) military role as is suited to the particular situation.
  5. Leading Rate is junior to Corporals in the other services
  6. From April 1, 1999 Able Rating and Ordinary Rating merged, Marine 1st Class and Marine 2nd Class merged, and Junior Rating and Junior Marine were abolished.
  7. Technical trades and musicians only.
  8. The term Household Cavalry is used across the Commonwealth of Nations to describe the cavalry of the Household Divisions. The British Household Cavalry is described below. Australias Federation Guard includes a small ceremonial Household Cavalry unit. Canadas Governor Generals Horse Guards is a pure Household Cavalry regiment... Household Cavalry.
  9. The most senior WO1s are, in descending order, the Conductor (Cdr) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 in the Royal Logistic Corps and is the most senior appointment that can be held by a non-commissioned officer in the British Army. The first known mention of Conductors is in the 1327 Statute of Westminster, when they... Conductors (Cdr) of the The Royal Logistic Corps is a British military unit that provides the logistics for other units in the British military. History The Royal Logistic Corps was formed in 1993, by the union of the following British Army corps: Royal Corps of Transport Royal Army Ordnance Corps Royal Pioneer Corps Army... Royal Logistic Corps, the The Academy Sergeant Major (AcSM) is the senior non_commissioned officer instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He holds the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1 and the second most senior NCO appointment in the whole British Army and is always a guardsman. Categories: Military ranks ... Academy Sergeant Major (AcSM), and the A Garrison Sergeant Major (GSM) in the British Army is the senior non-commissioned officer of a garrison and holds the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1. The GSM London District, always a guardsman, holds the third most senior NCO appointment in the British Army and is responsible for the... Garrison Sergeant Major (GSM) of the London District
  10. The rank of Junior Corporal is used by the RAF Section of the The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is a Ministry of Defence sponsored youth organisation in the United Kingdom. Its aim is to provide a disciplined organisation in a school so that pupils may develop powers of leadership by means of training to promote the qualities of responsibility, self reliance, resourcefulness, endurance... Combined Cadet Force as an equivalent to OR-3.
  11. Includes Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The RSM is the senior warrant officer in a regiment or battalion, and is primarily responsible for maintaining standards and discipline. In the Household Cavalry he is the Regimental Corporal... Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM), A Garrison Sergeant Major (GSM) in the British Army is the senior non-commissioned officer of a garrison and holds the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1. The GSM London District, always a guardsman, holds the third most senior NCO appointment in the British Army and is responsible for the... Garrison Sergeant Major (GSM), and The term Household Cavalry is used across the Commonwealth of Nations to describe the cavalry of the Household Divisions. The British Household Cavalry is described below. Australias Federation Guard includes a small ceremonial Household Cavalry unit. Canadas Governor Generals Horse Guards is a pure Household Cavalry regiment... Household Cavalry Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The RSM is the senior warrant officer in a regiment or battalion, and is primarily responsible for maintaining standards and discipline. In the Household Cavalry he is the Regimental Corporal... Regimental Corporal Major (RCM). These appointments not actually senior to other WO1 appointments.
  12. Includes Company Sergeant Major (CSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 2 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The CSM is the senior non-commissioned officer of a company, responsible for standards and discipline. In combat, his prime responsibility is the supply of ammunition to the company. Squadron... Company Sergeant Major (CSM), Company Sergeant Major (CSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 2 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The CSM is the senior non-commissioned officer of a company, responsible for standards and discipline. In combat, his prime responsibility is the supply of ammunition to the company. Squadron... Squadron Sergeant Major (SSM), The Royal Regiment of Artillery, generally known as the Royal Artillery (RA), is, despite its name, a corps of the British Army It is made up of a number of regiments. History Before the 18th century, artillery traynes were raised by Royal Warrant for specific campaigns and disbanded again when... Royal Artillery Company Sergeant Major (CSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 2 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The CSM is the senior non-commissioned officer of a company, responsible for standards and discipline. In combat, his prime responsibility is the supply of ammunition to the company. Squadron... Battery Sergeant Major (BSM), The term Household Cavalry is used across the Commonwealth of Nations to describe the cavalry of the Household Divisions. The British Household Cavalry is described below. Australias Federation Guard includes a small ceremonial Household Cavalry unit. Canadas Governor Generals Horse Guards is a pure Household Cavalry regiment... Household Cavalry Company Sergeant Major (CSM) is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 2 in the British Army and Royal Marines. The CSM is the senior non-commissioned officer of a company, responsible for standards and discipline. In combat, his prime responsibility is the supply of ammunition to the company. Squadron... Squadron Corporal Major (SCM), and The Band Sergeant Major (BSM) is the senior playing musician in a British Army band and holds the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2. He also functions as the bands senior non_commissioned officer, has various administrative duties and is trained in conducting. Prospective BSMs attend a special three_week course... Band Sergeant Major. These appointments not actually senior to other WO2 appointments.
  13. Infantry in the First World War Infantry (or Infantrymen) are soldiers who fight primarily on foot, using personal weapons. They may arrive on scene in various ways, and are deployed either in formations or as skirmishers and guerillas. In the modern period, the term infantryman is reserved for the most... Infantry A regiment is a military unit, larger than a company and smaller than a division. Depending on mission, country of origin, and makeup, a modern regiment is similar to a brigade in size in that both range from a few hundred soldiers up to 2,000-3,000, depending on... regiments.
  14. United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. It is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer. Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Army) Staff Sergeant is the... Staff Sergeants can also hold other appointments, such as The Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQMS) in the British Army and Royal Marines is the non-commissioned officer in a Company who is in charge of supplies. He also serves as deputy to the Company Sergeant Major. These days the CQMS holds the rank of Staff Sergeant (Colour Sergeant in the... Company Quartermaster Sergeant.
  15. The Royal Regiment of Artillery, generally known as the Royal Artillery (RA), is, despite its name, a corps of the British Army It is made up of a number of regiments. History Before the 18th century, artillery traynes were raised by Royal Warrant for specific campaigns and disbanded again when... Royal Artillery.
  16. Foot guards is a term used to describe elite infantry regiments. British and Commonwealth Units British Army The Foot Guards is a group of regiments in the Household Division of the British Army While regiments may have other distinguishing features, a simple method of identification is by observing the spacing... Brigade of Guards.
  17. Trooper can refer to: Canadian rock band Trooper the rank of Trooper in Canadian and British army groups. the stormtroopers of Nazi Germany. Trooper, Pennsylvania officers of the Texas Department of Public Safety This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share... Trooper (Tpr) in the The term Household Cavalry is used across the Commonwealth of Nations to describe the cavalry of the Household Divisions. The British Household Cavalry is described below. Australias Federation Guard includes a small ceremonial Household Cavalry unit. Canadas Governor Generals Horse Guards is a pure Household Cavalry regiment... Household Cavalry, The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) is currently a collection of ten regular regiments, mostly converted from old horse cavalry regiments, and four Yeomanry regiments of the Territorial Army. It provides the armour capability of the British Army, with vehicles such as the Challenger 2 Tank and the Scimitar Reconnaissance Vehicle... Royal Armoured Corps and SAS Cap Badge Official force name Special Air Service Nicknames The Regiment The SAS (British Army phonetic) the sass (discouraged by the unit itself) Motto Who Dares Wins Description Britains main Special Operations Force. Readiness Unknown, but able to deploy counter-terror teams quickly. Specialisations Counter-terrorism, Long-range... Special Air Service; Gunner refers to anyone whose main job is to operate a gun. Hand rifles are generally considered to not be guns, and the appropriate term to describe one is rifleman (which is gendre non-specific, -man is the suffix of woman.) Heavier rifles which are intended to be used against... Gunner (Gnr) in the The Royal Regiment of Artillery, generally known as the Royal Artillery (RA), is, despite its name, a corps of the British Army It is made up of a number of regiments. History Before the 18th century, artillery traynes were raised by Royal Warrant for specific campaigns and disbanded again when... Royal Artillery; This article is about the military vocation. For the pseudonymous author, see H. C. McNeile. A sapper, in the sense first used by the French military, was one who sapped anothers fortifications. A sapper is an individual in military service, often called a military engineer nowadays, who may perform... Sapper (Spr) in the The Corps of Royal Engineers (RE), commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army. It provides combat engineering and other technical support to the British Armed Forces. The Regimental Headquarters and the Royal School of Military Engineering are in Chatham in Kent. The corps... Royal Engineers; Categories: Military occupations | Military stubs ... Signaller (Sig) in the The Royal Corps of Signals (sometimes referred to incorrectly as the Royal Signal Corps and often known simply as the Royal Signals or R Sigs) is one of the arms (combat support corps) of the British Army. It is responsible for installing, maintaining and operating all types of telecommunications equipment... Royal Corps of Signals; Air Trooper (ATpr) in the The Army Air Corps is a vital component of the British Army. There are currently seven regiments of the AAC as well as five flights deployed in support of British Army operations across the world. They are currently located in Brunei, Canada, Cyprus and Germany. History of the AAC The... Army Air Corps; Guardsman (Gdm) in Foot guards is a term used to describe elite infantry regiments. British and Commonwealth Units British Army The Foot Guards is a group of regiments in the Household Division of the British Army While regiments may have other distinguishing features, a simple method of identification is by observing the spacing... Foot Guards regiments; Fusilier was originally the name of a soldier armed with a light flintlock musket called the fusil. The word was first used around 1680, and has later developed into a regimental designation. History Various forms of flintlock small arms had been used in warfare since the middle of the 16th... Fusilier (Fus) in Fusilier regiments; Kingsman in the King's Regiment; The word rifleman can mean:- A man with a rifle: see gunner or army. The New Zealand bird Acanthisitta chloris (alias) Titipounamu. See this link. This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. If an article link referred... Rifleman (Rfm) in the Cap badge of the Royal Green Jackets The Royal Green Jackets is an infantry regiment of the British Army, one of two within the Light Division (the other being The Light Infantry). It was formed in 1966 by the amalgamation of the three separate regiments of the Green Jackets Brigade... Royal Green Jackets and The Royal Gurkha Rifles Nicknames Motto Marches Quick: Black Bear Double Past: Keel Row Slow: God Bless the Prince of Wales Anniversaries Meiktila (1 March) Medicina (16 April) Gallipoli (7 August) Delhi Day (14 September) Description Gurkha Infantry regiment Creation date 1994 Reason for creation Formed by uniting the 4... Royal Gurkha Rifles; Highlander in The Highlanders; Craftsman (Cfn) in the The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers cap badge The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME; usually pronounced phonetically as Reemee) is a corps of the British Army that has responsibility for the maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment. Prior to REMEs formation, maintenance was the responsibility... Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers; Musician (Mus) in the The Corps of Army Music is a corps of the British Army. It was formed in 1994 as an umbrella organisation to oversee the 29 new permanent army bands formed following Options for Change: Categories: British administrative corps ... Corps of Army Music; Drummer (Dmr), Trumpeter (Tptr), Bugler, or Piper (Ppr) if appropriate.

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