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This is a list of every rank used by the United States Army, with dates showing each rank's beginning and end. Ranks used to the end of the Revolutionary War are shown as ending on June 2, 1784. This is the date that the Continental Army was ordered to be demobilized; [1] actual demobilization took until June 20.
The biggest change in the history of US Army enlisted ranks came on June 4, 1920. On that day congress passed a law [32] that changed how enlisted ranks were managed. It created seven pay grades, numbered one to seven with one being the highest, and gave the president the authority to create whatever ranks were necessary within those grades.
The commissioned officer ranks of the United States Army can be split into three categories, from highest to lowest: general officers, field grade officers and company grade officers. [1] General officers encompass the ranks from brigadier general up. [1] Field grade includes major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel. [1]
Pages in category "Military ranks of the United States Army" The following 48 pages are in this category, out of 48 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. +
United States military enlisted ranks (3 C, 35 P) Pages in category "Military ranks of the United States" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
Members of the United States military maintain their highest rank after discharge or retirement. 10 U.S. Code § 772(e) states: A person not on active duty who served honorably in time of war in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps may bear the title and wear the uniform of the highest grade held by him during that war.
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In the British Army, the appointment of drill sergeant (DSgt) is limited to the five Foot Guards regiments, the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), Infantry Training Centre Catterick, London District, and the All-Arms Drill Wing (part of the Army School of Ceremonial, Catterick). Drill sergeants hold the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2. However ...