US Military (All Branches) ENLISTED Ranks Explained
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- This is an executive summary of the US Military’s Enlisted Ranks and Titles. Enlisted Ranks are designated as E for Enlisted and are numbered 1-9, with 1 being the youngest recruit and 9 being the senior enlisted advisors. Enlisted men and women who become leaders are called Non-Commissioned Officers or NCOs....
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If she dont want me at E-1 I dont want her at E-9
Love this lol 😂
Never go into the military with a SO. You're just asking them to get ganged
ネセソトナニツキノハコスモ 🤣🤣🤣🤣
A_ Tree 😂
Wow so true
It would be cool to be an E9 just to be called master chief
Especially if your name was John.
I need a weapon
@@TheQ2-4-1 Right this way, chief.
Things seem so good on paper. But, when I retired as an Air Force master sergeant, even tho it’s termed one of the three top three,, the Msgt was being treated just like a Ssgt. By the senior Msgt and chief msgt. And I think it’s a real travesty how the enlisted pay grades have been lowered to such degradation. But, it’s been 33 years since I retired so I hope things have improved. Fly, fight, win! Hoorah,semper Fi, oohrah!
They are. No one ever says the full title, we just say Master Chief
I like that the Army and the Marine corps keeps there rank names simple and the Airforce and Navy have long names.
It's because we require mental capacity. Sorry not sorry.
Lucas Dawson God damn bro 😂
@@lucask6539 I joined the Navy since "Better to rule in hell than serve in heaven."🙂
LoL ..you can Always tell a Marine ...you just cant tell us much
But come on you gotta like the Navy's E2 name.SEAMEN APPRENTICE
My dad was an E5 in the army, I love and miss him so much, Sgt. Wayne A. Szloch
06/21/43-01/14/91
RIP
RIP
F
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Rest In Peace And thank you for your service,Sergeant
This video is dedicated to my brother in law who retired this month a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy. He is a true professional who has made a huge difference in the global war on terror and in the lives of those with whom he has served. Well done, Brother.
Life is a Special Operation Hello, did you ever serve together with the German Armed Forces ? If yes, were they professional and well equiped ?
Thank you - Great video as always
Greetings from Germany!
JP N, Ich hatte 2 mal mit den DEU SOF gearbeitet. Einmal in Afghanistan und einmal in die NATO SOF Headquarters. Ich fand sie sehr professionel und sehr kompetent.
Thanks for your fast answer. Your German seems pretty good did you learn it in the Q-Course ?
Can you do a video on the 75th ranger regiment?
My dad was an E4, he was studying to be an chemical specialist. Unfortunately he had to leave the army due to an brain tumor. my mom was and E2, she served in the admin offices.
My grandpa always told us about his time in the army and was really proud. He would show us his uniform and all his medals and ranks. I never really understood cuz I was just a kid. "Sergeant major," he would say (not command). Only later after his death I realize what a boss he was. E9, holy shit! And also what a scary dude to be my father's stepdad hahaha, what a nightmare. RIP respect.
You had a great Grandpa My Grandpa served In WW2 he was not killed in action but he died before I was Even Born
"And also what a scary dude" People that served in the military and combat are regular people just like you. I served in the Army from 04-10 and I often don't like mentioning it because people treat me differently like I'm some fucking murder loving robot. I've been out for a decade, I work a normal job, do normal things, I am not "scary" I don't force military discipline on my kids, because they are my fucking kids, they didn't enlist in the Army by default for being my children. I just get annoyed by this perception that military service members are hardasses that make it their lifes goal to treat everyone around them like a private in basic training. Im sure there are former service members that do and I think they are idiots. You're a civilian now, if you wanted to keep living that life you should have stayed in the military. If you're retired, act like it.
BlikenavE RIP
@@tsdobbi they said what a scary dude to be my father's stepdad. Thats a completely different thing from what ur talking about. When ur girlfriend introduces u to her E-9 military dad thats pretty scary.
He is a hero
I was an E-4. The rank i most learned from were the E-7s. I think by this stage these folks have a good grasp of the military ways and are still in touch with the lower ranked members. Many a days they were right there in the cold and rain with us and always maintained their professionalism preaching to us about out our discipline and bearings. Thank you E-7s! @SFC Mafnas, @SFC Ramtahal @SFC Perry and many others!
Take out "The Out" soldier. I was one of those E7's preaching how much easier it got after AIT and Boot Camp to you. I was in the cold, fog, mud, and whatever else it took too see each of you recruits through the beginning of your Military Journey.
So right thank you.@@IntercontinentalArmy
Dad was Gunnery Sergeant. The Marines that came by our house just called him Gunny. The Gunny taught me to tie my shoes. I miss my Dad.
That’s sad but he sounds like a funny man
Did you lace those shoes left over right?
My dad was a Ssgt.
gotta update for space force
r/wooosh
@@axiomgaming2670 it's to protect in space not from space
The Space Force is going to ware the same rank as the Air Force if it ever sees the light of day.
I heard this straight from a officer in the AirForce
If a space force ever does exist, it won’t attack from space, it will use small weapons such as small canons or manipulator arms to attack dangerous enemy satellites, or defend our satellites
It won’t stop bombs at all
@@Kay_213_ Will they attack within space- ie. One unit to another?
I served in the Army for eight years. The last three I was stationed in Merrel barracks in Nuremberg, Germany. Great tour of duty. Two of my most admired soldiers were First Seargent Billy Rose and Seargent Major Rufus. To this day I remember these TWO fine Senior NCOs. I wish that I could do it AGAIN. How I miss the military.
*sergeant
You're an army vet but in your profile pic you are wearing an air force cap...
@@G1ennbeckismyher0 probably has a kid in the air force, showing his support.
@@MatthewDubin fair point
James Bond J.R. I was stationed at Hero Base 3/37 FA 210th BDE 1981-83. Lots of good times, but intimidating as well/ Cold War.
For anyone wondering, the Coast Guard uses the same rank structure and similar insignias as the Navy
Nobody was ever wondering about the coast guard lmao
Those are the "fishing boats" close to shore?
These are military ranks not Homeland Security ranks.
Thanks for sharing! I guess it makes sense, they both work on water.
Coast Guard is a military branch at all time regardless of department, It’s both law (14 usc 1) and military tradition, For more info go to defense.gov to educate yourself
I did my time in the Navy and enlisted guys are the backbones of the military. He is 100% right.
My father was a master gunnery sergeant, may he RIP.. ❤
Thank you for your service AND to ALL who have served and are serving HONORABLY!
I was a spec 4 in Vietnam...plus a dog handler...
His name was Wolf...x150 was his ear tatto...
He was only 65 lbs...but all the other dogs didn’t bark at him...
K9’s have the rank too...😹
If I remember the K9 is always a rank higher then the handlers so they always give the animal respect.
Welcome Home Brother.
@@keondricpaigg7375 what do you think would happen if the dog handler was an E-9?
@@FBIAGENT725 that dog would be canine master Sargeant of the Canine Forces, I mean we have a space force now why not a canine force?
@@titojesusmane9540 canine force vs dolphin comrades. Who would win?
My grandpa was a Petty Officer Second Class and he served during the Vietnam War. Respect for the vets❤️
Excellent video. Spent 33 years in the Army as enlisted. Never really understood the Navy enlisted structure. Thanks to all who have served. We are all on a great team making America safe and free.
Thirty-Three years? Wow, I'm not from America, but thank you for your long service. May I ask what rank you were?
What rank did you obtain in The Army in 33 years?
Idk about safe and free these days but I still respect all servicemen of our country
I laughed everytime he said seamen. I swear I’m not 10 years old
Oh I get
Weird flex but ok
@Dana Bennett good call.
@@artnouveau4332 😂😂
@Daniel K I swear this should be a punishment for perverts
I love that there are so many people who know of the game Halo and got hyped because of that one Naval rank
I did 4 yrs in the Army. 1990 -1994 stationed in Baumholder, Germany. I regretted not doing more time.
Chuck Williams.Didja see the movie Buffalo Soldiers?Whatcha think?
My dad was an E8 Master Sargent Marine Corps and an Uncle who was a Chief Petty. Officer E7 both saw active duty WW2 and Korea. I have the up most respect too all who serve
sergeant
John-117 Master Chief Petty Officer
@gillecroisd 92 he still would outrank the e7, doesn't matter what branch. an army lieutenant has to salute an airforce major.
Yep
@gillecroisd 92 Sergeant Johnson was a Sergeant Major though......
Interdimensional Gaming ranks in navy and the coast guard is the same
"Fight for Her..." Misriah Armory.
As a 22 year retired Navy veteran myself. I appreciate these informative videos. If only every civilian realized what sacrifices are made by all who have served. Unlike most other countries military. Every person serving in our U.S. armed forces is a volunteer. We do this willingly at a great cost to most of us. I’ve missed countless Christmases as well as birthdays and anniversaries. I choose to serve because I love my country. That’s is all I have to say.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifices, sir. I am currently serving in the Navy right now. I just made it to my first two years, and I plan on staying in until I finish 20!
@@NeonLpsSPRINKLES Thank you for your service. Enlisting in USNR next month.
Thank You For Your Service To My Armed Forces.
My grandpa is a private first class in the army. He served in West Berlin in the 1950s. I always thank him for his service 🇺🇲
Times have changed - when I was in the Air Force (1968 - 1972), An E2 was called Airman 2nd Class, an E4 was Sgt (commonly called a "Buck Sgt") It was the lowest NCO rank. The nice thing about the Air Force was that all you had to do was count the number of stripes and add 1 and you knew the "E" number they were.
Being an AeroMed during Vietnam, I made E5 in under 4 years.
I enlisted in The Indiana National Guard and automatically made E5 Rank due to NSA Contracts and Counterterrorism Education. Straight onto The Firing Squad. What an interesting "Job" that was!
@@IntercontinentalArmy "The Firing Squad"?????
You call it "Interesting", I call it - WTF???
ROFL
@@AFmedic Do you think everyone in The US Military is legal(LOL)? Some people are guilty of illegal participation and thus mass murder! It wasn't the best position available. But, better than pealing Potatoes!
@@IntercontinentalArmy You forgot to complete the last sentence .... needed to add, "or cleaning latrines" LOL
I know a few that SHOULD have had an appointment with you - The National Guard men at Kent State. They never even got a proverbial slap on the wrist told to "go and sin no more."
@@AFmedic Unfortunately, I wasn't of age then. I'm 36. I enlisted the second time in 2010 here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Plus, The Statute Of Limitations differs in The US Military compared to Civilian Life. Yeah, Kent State was a Massacre. Shooting civilians isn't legal. That situation does nothing but prove corruption!
I submitted the design for the SMA in 1983 & again in 1992. It was authorized in 1994.
Thats pretty cool
I still trying to find out who was the hero that suggested the use of black socks with PT uniforms , We should have a holiday dedicated to him .
Mr. Perkins... YOU created that BEAUTIFUL artwork?! THANK YOU! That was GREAT!
@@albertreyes6539 lol
Huh? I’m sorry idk what that is. I’m not American.
Thanks for this video. As a gourd green ROTC lieutenant platoon leader some decades ago, I figured out early on to let the older sergeants do their jobs without meddling, except to try to keep them (and myself) out of trouble. I served with honor if not distinction
My dad retired as a Senior Master Sergeant in the Air Force 4 points from making Chief. Those were great times of my life. Thanks dad and thank you Air Force. I should have tried to join, now im living in regret.
My story is almost identical. The last time I tested for CMSgt, I was six points below the cutoff. I was only in for 20 years..and probably could have made Chief had I stayed in...but I had a sweet job offer, and already had my 4-year degree.
Now my goal in life is to earn the title of Master Chief
I was a SP4 in Nam. I was in an accounting slot in the section at MACV that I worked. I was in the Directorate of Plans, Operations and Management , US Army Aviation Material Management Center 34th Group. Best duty station of my entire 3 years in service. Stateside stunk in comparison to being by Saigon. What a wonderful city it is.
My dad was a SP5 in Vietnam. HHC for the 4th Infantry Division as a clerk processing paperwork.
In my 4 years I worked for the same GySgt in 2 different units. Everything I do and how I’ve treated people since then is based on my experiences with him. He retired after 20 in 1977. He just went out the door! No formation, no nothing. Just left.
Good job,
Tom Boyte
Gy.Sgt. (Gunnery Sergeant) USMC retired
Vietnam 65-66 / 70-71
For those of you who know what it means, I'd prefer to use my name on the Playstation:
CopperheadFA
SSG (Staff Sergeant) USA Retired
Last Oversees Tour: OIF 9/10
Thank you for your service Marine!!
If civilians were allowed to salute, I would snap one off that would spin your cover. God Bless and a massively respectful 'Thank You" from a Grateful American.
@@dwhitty25 In the Marine Corps you almost never salute an enlisted
I remember my first assignment as a 2nd Lieutenant Platoon Leader with a mechanized infantry company. The CO (a captain) called me, the XO, and the other 2 platoon leaders into his office. The first thing he said to us was, "Do not f--k with my First Sergeant." I was new to the Army, but I began to understand real quickly who has the power in army units - the senior NCOs. God bless them.
My dad was a nose gunner in the Pacific during WWII, a teenaged Staff Sergeant. They called their B-24 pilot, the "Old Man"...he was 23.
As I understand it, that was pretty common. "Pappy" Boyington (Black Sheep Squadron) was 26 years old.
2 uncles lied about their ages 15 years old. One Navy Pacific Theater one Army European Theater. both returned home.
THANK YOU to all our brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military.
God bless you all.
Thank you! I began as an enlisted man, but gravitated into OCS and was commissioned in 1966. My platoon Sargent in Basic was an E-7, never carried water in his canteen, was slim and could out perform every one of we young bucks. Sgt. Bray(sp?). He commanded our respect and said that if it was up to him he would “run our asses 18 hours a day”. Great memories! 1964, Fort Knox, Kentucky.
In Navy boot camp in 1961 I was taught that Enlisted sailors had “rates”. Only officers have ranks.
www.navy.mil/navydata/ranks/rates/rates.html
True.
Yes
I took boot camp in 1961 at Great Lakes and they told me i was one rate above dog puke.They had the nerve too ask me too"ship over".😂😂😂😂😂😂
interesting. I'm an E9 Warrant Officer and have been serving for 32 years in the Royal Australian Navy, continue to serve today. The term rate derives from the Royal Navy, a Junior Sailor or NCO or below, is refered to as a rating. They still are today. I wear a "rate" badge on my right arm which indicates the Job I perform. Whilst all Sailors have a "rate" or job they perform, they also have Ranks of course and rank is indicated on the left arm. I suspect that's where the USN term for "rate" derives from, except you combine both rank and rate on the one badge. Gotta love history and tradition.
You were taught correctly. Your rate is your pay grade. Your rating is your job
Great Job. Thank You.
Me ? Navy Corpsman, Retired. 40+ yrs.
Intrigued by posted comments.
Would appreciate an updated version that does includes United States Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine, if possible.
Thanks Again, Ger.
Today you would add Space Force. Merchant, however, is a different animal. Not one of the armed forces.
It was already cool to see my great uncle in South Vietnam, received Top Gun trophy. He was Captain at that time (equivalent to US Air Force, 2 silver bars; South Vietnam, 3 yellow flowers).
I'm a Filipino rewatching Band of Brothers during quarantine. That show is still a masterpiece and I'm here coz I'm still struggling with how the ranks and promotions in the US army work. Helpful video
Kill
Don’t lie, Coast Guard is a branch
Is it really a branch and not just the mall cops of the water.
Actually it's not because they don't fall under the DOD, but instead the CG is under Homeland Security. I see some many CG people getting butthurt because they don't get mentioned lol. Well maybe you should have joined a real military branch.
Coast guards have the biggest pp’s of any branch
@@murphym3755 ha no
The Coast Guard uses the same ranks as the Navy, like the Army Reserves and National Guard use regular Army ranks.
“2nd Platoon, 50 deuce, 101st airborne.”
Dayum
All Americans should be exceptionally proud of our military members to include all ranks but those NCOs are most definitely the backbone of all branches of service!
My brother who was a CPO in the navy in 1977, told me do not join the navy but join the air force. So I did and retired after 20 years. It was worth it.
My father was active duty USAF for 20+ years, from '45 to '67. (first two were US Army Air Corp) At that point, he became "inactive reserve" for another ten years. I enlisted in '74, retired in '94, and served on inactive reserve until 2004. So..between my dad and I, we were in the the Air Force, active or reserve, for the first 57 years of their existence.
Every service has it's own challenges. I know from personal experience that the Air Force has some very challenging holes on their golf courses.
@@mwduck - They do. The little nine hole course at Offutt AFB, NE was where I learned to play. Their second course was in the housing area. It cost me $2.50 to play all day. (it was 1975!), and the most times I went around that 9 hole course in one day was seven. Walking. Carrying my clubs. It was 3165 yards, times seven, for 22000 feet or so, so more than 4 miles in a straight line, probably about six total. Carrying the bag..and taking about 300 practice swings, and another 300 or so regular swings. I was in magnificent physical condition. I met my wife there (she was also active duty), and she said my legs were like iron. Thanks for asking. So...I was in BETTER shape than the average grunt, and maxed out my ASVAB scores. I was too smart to join the Army, Navy, or God forbid, the seamen suckers in the USMC.
@@dennissvitak5475 Good for you!
NCO’s are leaders that gets things done without praise or badges, their reward is when the men they train and lead go home alive at the end of the tour, I taught my son this who now is a E5 in the 75th, I’m a retired SSG and my time as a NCO is the greatest accomplishment of my life outside of being a father and husband.
My uncle was a captain in the Flying Tigers at 19 years old.
my lifelong friend was a Master Sergeant in the Army, E7 I believe, Special Forces, he refused every opportunity to be promoted further, because in his words.. it's hard enough looking out for yourself, much less an entire platoon
Master Sergeant is an E-8
Started as Seaman, switched to Fireman, then promoted up through the ranks, retiring as Chief Petty Officer Machinist's Mate Submarines. Yah, the Navy makes it all very complicated.
E1 - E3 in Navy could also be Airman, Fireman, or Construction Man.....same number of stripes, but different color...Red for Fire, Green for Air, Blue for Construction.... Also in Navy, we wouldn't say "rank", but "rate"....not to be confused with "rating" which specifies specific job in Navy. For example BM2 is a Boatswains Mate 2nd class.... STSCS (SS) is a Sonar Technician Submarines Senior Chief( SS meaning qualified in Submarines).....
Lets not forget airdales!!!!(
seabees are fireman rating not construction my father was a BuCPO i was a OsPO2 my brother was a StPO2
I'm about to become an airman (:
@@TheStick666 I disagree, at least when I was enlisted, the were constructionman and had pale blue as their stripe color. There is also corpsman, which uses the same color as seaman, but is technically separate.
@@TheStick666 Incorrect.
It should be noted that in the Navy there are also Airman Recruit (E-1), Airman Apprentice (E-2), and Airman (E-3) as well as Construction and Firemen.
And unless it's been changed, doesn't the Navy have a one stripe insignia for an E-1/Seaman Recruit. I know that used to be the case even though the other branches did not have any insignia for E-1's.
In 1970 I was in the USMC and under the command of a 30 year Sergeant Major. This guy had served in WW2, Korea, Vietnam and several small skirmishes. He had a "fruit salad" on his chest that had just about every ribbon shy of the CMH. He looked and sounded like James Earl Jones. Everyone, including our CO had a tremendous amount of respect for him. One day a 1st Lieutenant was talking to him as if he were a private and the CO overheard the conversation. The CO called the 1stLT over and I heard him dress down the Lieutenant about his demeanor and respect. The CO told the young officer, "Son, that man was protecting our country when you were hanging in your old man's balls. Don't ever forget that again and learn the meaning of respect". I'll never forget those words.
The key to keeping your head on your shoulders in the military is not to mess with any senior enlisted persons E-7 and above, You'll learn the most from them but understand most of them are as tough as nails.
I watch one Marine boot camp video and can’t stop getting these in my recommendations.
“Five-Oh-Duce”. Now there is some history. One of mine was 3rd ID. Great video brother - thanks!
I went from E-1 to CWO-4 in 20yrs. of service. Nice retirement challenging service.
When Warrant Ofiicers speak, EVERYONE shuts up and listens. Plus, everyone knows Warrant Officers don't show up for PT. Lol!!
My grandfather was a chief master sergeant of the air force. Didn't know how high that was or what it meant till now. Explains his crypto class clearance now.
As an American we traditionally hate taxes and drafts. Most in my generation
were subject to the draft and many even wound up in Viet Nam.
After engaging with young men today, I really think the Service would be
very beneficial to them personally. The Service took guys away from their
family, neighborhood, friends and school and often showed them what
it means to be a man.
Maybe boys should be subject to a 6month basic training away from home
were they can fulfill their obligation to the country and either continue on
with the military or go back home. Those going back home should be in
a Reserve or National Guard for about 10 years and given free tuition
to college or trade school.
The Marine Corps Master Sergeant and 1st Sergeant are both E-8s in two different career paths. Master Gunnery Sergeant and Sergeant Major are both E-9s in the Marine Corps
I hate seeing some of these comments talking bad about branches. They call them easier or weaker than others. You know at least they are brave enough to serve for our country. Respect to all branches.
Culturally in the Navy, you can think of us not as having 9 enlisted ranks, but as having 3 enlisted "Tiers" - Seamen(Stripes), Petty Officers(Crows), and Chief Petty Officers (Anchors).
Socially speaking, people in the same tier are treated the same and entrusted with the same pool of duties; an E3 deals with the same shit an E1 deals with, and a Senior Chief and a Chief are both trusted positions dealing with chiefly duties. There's almost no functional difference in authority and what to expect between people in the same tier - mostly just experience.
In 1973 during my senior year in high school I went into the Army delayed entry program. By the time I got to basic I was an E2 while everyone else was an E1. I was made the Sargent of our platoon. Being an E2 in basic didnt give me any extra benefits but that's okay. Guys that went on with me to M88 AIT became E2s but I had time in rank greater then them. The one privilege I had was I had my own room in the barracks. It wasn't normal and there should have been four of us in there, but I didn't complain.
I got out as an E6 Staff Sargent. I decided that the Army wasn't what I wanted. Boy did I get crap for leaving from my First Sargent all the way up to our Battalion Commander. I knew I could make E7 but I doubt I would have made E8 because of the competition and few openings in the early and mid 1980s. E6 was great but once you hit an E7 and above everything changes.
sergeant*maybe shouldve stayed in school
Thank you for you're service sir
A thousand years ago when I was a young enlisted person in the Coast Guard, we were required to wear our dress uniforms to leave the base. We'd leave them on if we were going to one of the other Services enlisted clubs. We particularly liked going to the Navy base close by as our uniforms (Cracker Jacks) were almost identical to those of their sailors - with one exception. We had a shield just above our sleeve piping and the sailors, if I recall correctly, didn't have any marking. When the girls would ask us why we had a shield, we'd tell them it was the VD vaccination sign and they should not get too friendly with anyone who lacked the shield. Still cracks me up 'cause it worked.
You must have been stationed in CA.!!!!!!
@@markradtke6663 Yep. Stationed at Alameda. Ah, the good 'ol days when I was young and dumb.
A Master Sergeant in the Marine Corps may also fill the billet of a First Sergeant, as well as a Master Gunnery Sergeant for a Sergeant Major.
It’s incredibly rare but currently I have a Gunnery Sergeant temporarily filling the First Sergeant billet for my Company.
I remember as an E-3 Lance Corporal I had so much respect. Everyone knew my name, when you care about your work and mastery genuinely people know
Lances get no respect lol what you talking about😂😂
You should have used Dress Blue ranks for Navy so that you can show how the specialty mark gets replaced by a star for all special billets such as CMC, Fleet, Force, and MCPON.
well done. amazing how well loved and respected NCOs are. . .
I was Sgt in an airborne unit. Thank you for your service. I was in an a Airborne unit in Texas after Vietnam.
Had a salty Master Chief in charge of my ROTC in high school, she was great one of the inspirational leaders in my life, then in college I had 2 professors solid iraq and Afghanistan vets both Army SFC. One thing I love about the corps is the cross-rifle M1 Garands for ranks and expert rifle badge, it's the little things that stand out
E1-E3 in the Navy are not just called Seaman. There are Fireman and Airmen, where Firemen rating badges are Red and the Airmen are Green. I made it to the rank of ET3 as a Nuke ET and then received my commission and became a Naval Supply Officer.
no wonder movies get the ranks wrong they look at this clusterfuk and say fuk it
And Constructionmen with light blue (Seabees)
Thank you for your service and thank you for your informative videos , I've learned so much by watching them.
This video was so great. Thanks. All warriors nothing but respect.
The minimum time to get to E9 in the Navy is the same time it would take to get your PhD. Perfectly balanced.
In the tuna fleet I achieved the rank of Chief Master Baiter.
Nice words Sir and thank you for your service. A veteran SSG.
Best explanation of military ranks👌🏻 I like the video editing and graphics, excellent video.
Kipling wrote in "The 'eathen": The backbone of the Army is the non-commissioned man.
@@majestical5331 I would agree, SGT/NCO rank has more meaning and is respected more in combat arms such as your FA MOS. I'll bet you can figure out why?
I thought I’d heard ‘em all from my pops.
Hard as woodpecker lips is a new one.
I was a U.S. Marine Staff N.C.O. and was in charge of a Howitzer gun crew, we shot Live ordnance as well as Machine guns and our personal rifles and as a Staff N.C.O. I also was qualified to carry a Pistol as my sidearm. I also was trained to carry and employ the Shotgun I had other Additional M.O.S's but never was I given specialty Pay as a Combat Arms Artillery specialist. I also was an instructor for the Rifle and pistol, I was also an M.C.M.A.P. I.T. { Marine Corps Martial arts instructor trainer} i did several other ancillary duties like teaching Color guard.. and a few other things like teaching Land Navigation and employment of the MA-DEUCE fifty caliber Machine gun but none of those duties ever got me special pay and allowances.. OH WELL! still loved my time in the Marines.. Semper-fi . SSgt. Calhoun U.S.M.C. (ret) . OUT.......
I know the Calhoun family and you never served one day and neither has anyone else in that family except for Corey and he only served as an E4 in The Indiana National Guard! Honestly, you are a valor thief and nothing more! I looked into your background while serving as a Drill instructor and then Commandant. Stop making false statements or I will have you standing before The Man.
A correction:
Navy E1-E3 are not just seaman. Seaman is for traditional above engine room/ engineering space jobs. For engineers, machinists and damage controlman, they are called firemen and in naval aviation rates they are called airmen. The E1-E3 rate stripes are called "French Fries" and their color depends on rate group. Seaman like you show are white stripe(s). Firemen are red stripe(s) and Airmen stripes are green.
Navy E-1 (no stripes / no french fries)
Seaman Recruit
Fireman Recruit
Airman Recruit
Navy E-2 ( two french fries)
Seaman Apprentice - white
Fireman Apprentice - red
Airman Apprentice - green
Navy E-3 (three french fries)
Seaman - white
Fireman - red
Airman - green
Navy E-4 is when a seaman/fireman/airman loses his french fries and gets his first chevron and eagle, to denote him becoming a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). The navy calls the eagle the Crow and when I was in, it was usually "tacked" on by every other NCO on the ship. Meaning the other NCO's would punch your crow for good luck. Black and Blue arm for a week but very proud right of passage. All Chevrons E4-E9 are red on dress blues or black on dress white uniforms. After 12 years of good conduct, and enlisted man is eligible to wear gold chevrons on their dress blue uniforms.
Also it should be noted that all navy ranks go with navy rate (job description). This is the biggest difference between navy and other branches. Every sailor will have a specific rate (job) and that is ALWAYS used to describe, what other branches call rank, when describing a sailor. For instance, say you are an E-1 Radioman, you would be called "Radioman Recruit", not Seaman Recruit or say you are an E-5 Quartermaster, you would be called Quartermaster Second Class, not Petty Officer Second Class. Your RATE means everything in the Navy, rank is just what level you are at that job.
All this doesn't cover specialization badges that are used to describe a sailors "rank" as well. Navy definitely has a more complex way at looking at enlisted ranks compared to the other branches, but it all stems from tradition and sailors take pride in their rates and being different.
Wow so how come you forgot about us Seabee's ?
You forgot - I guess - Constructionman E-1 thru E-3 rates which have (or at least had in 1967) light blue stripes. Also, to clarify: 'rate' is a pay grade. One's job is a 'rating'. Expressed as, in my case, GM(G)5. Gunners Mate (Guns) 2nd Class.
@@touringpro1340 sorry Gene and Chuck, totally forgot about the construction rates. But rate is your job description and rank is your level in that job. Your example of GM(G)5, your rate is gunners mate guns, your rank is E5 or petty officer 2nd class
I see they have changed the rankings in the Air Force. When I was in during the early 80's E4 had two designations. SRA (Senior Airman), not an NCO with 3 stripes and a subdued star then Buck Sergeant, who was an NCO, 3 stripes and visible star. Also MSGT had 3 rockers and nothing above instead of the 2 rockers with one above.
That is very true. I came in the Air Force in 1986 and I remembered it took me twice as long to get SSGT because of the dual ranks in E-4.
I was USAF active duty from '74 to '94. Six year enlistee, made A1C at the end of basic. 18 months later, I made E-4, then called Senior Airman (SrA). After a full year as Senior Airman, my three stripes without a star became three stripes WITH a star, and a new title, Sergeant. I tested for SSgt, and just missed "A" cycle, and was selected on "B" cycle. I had 3 years 3 months active duty when I sewed on SSgt. I was 20 years old, and one of the youngest SSgt's in USAF history. I am quite proud of that. I dicked around and didn't sew on TSgt for another 5 years, then made MSgt first time testing. I had it figured out. MSgt, sewed on, just prior to my 29th birthday. I had the three rockers below at the time, and a year or two later, about 1987 or so, the one rocker on top came into being. My service dress, hanging in the closet right now, is the old-style MSgt...which is OK, as the next time I will have it on will be to bury me in it.
I served in the Marines for 8 years and some change. I reached E-5. We called the E-6 to E-9 SNCO's(Staff Noncommision Officers).
SNCOS are Senior Non Commissioned Officers, not staff
@@misterblick3605 Abbreviations are slippery things. I suppose it's possible that E-6s and above were called "staff" NCOs, and might have even used the abbreviation SNCO. However, you are correct that SNCO more generally refers to Senior Noncommissioned Officers, which are E-7 through E-9.
We called 'em lifers.
@@misterblick3605 Senior Non Commissioned Officer is an Arm, Navy & Air Force split. It happens at E-7.
The Marine Corps splits at E-6. Corporals & Sergeants are NCOs, Staff Sergeants and above are considered Staff Non Commissioned Officers.
It caused hard feelings when a Staff Sergeant from the Marines was on a Navel base and made to bunk and eat with NCOs, or even enlisted, but when a Petty Officer First class was on a Marine base he or she was bunked and ate with the Staff NCOs.
Edit: When I was in the Corps, I thought the Navy was screwed up with the way theyou split the ranks. Then after the Corps, I joined the Army Reserve and realised we Marines were the odd balls.
Yeah, yeah. Crayon eaters. lol
I will never forget my drill sgt. That's for sure.
Thank you for your words - now I understand the different names.
I retired E4 “Corporal” they wanted me to rein-list for Sargent but said no.... got tired of the government’s Bullsh%t I’m glad I did!”👀🎖
I got out I didn't think it was a good life for for a single man overseas. Married guys had base housing so they had family life. A few guys including my chief did marry Japanese women.
"Hard as woodpecker lips"...love it.
Thank you for the video and thank you for your service.
I wish they would teach this in school. Kids today need to have a better grasp of the sacrifices the military rank. So many kids coming out of college want leadership positions. But as we see getting "rank" in life takes time. Be faithful in where ever you are at rank will follow.
Thx for giving NCOs the credit they/we deserve! HOOAH!!
You forgot the most important rank
The E-4 Mafia.
Thank you for your service man. I appreciate you and all you sacrificed.
NCO'S are the ones who are REALLY in the frontlines fighting the enemy face to face and ACCOMPLISH the objective.CO'S lay out the battle plans but it is the privates and the sarges who truly CARRYOUT the missions which is the main purpose of any military campaign.they ARE the backbone of every armed forces.nothing but respect for them.my uncle was one himself in vietnam and EXPERIENCED it fitst hand.
I don’t know if it’s the same for other branches, but for the navy from,E1 to E3, based on the job you do you are either a seaman, airman, fireman or constructionman, and the stripes have different colors based on which one you are
It's a Navy thing. The author didn't know it, or maybe thought it was too cumbersome to address here.
"There are dozen of different nuances for Navy rank". The dude practically said it. In this video that you're watching. Pay attention sailor. How f*cking hard is that to do?
When I read "Enlisted Ranks Explained" I thought you would actually explain and not just list the ranks. Would have been interesting (at least to me) to know what some typical tasks are of each rank.
It would depend on what job they had
This was a Fantastic Video, Such great information.
I served 1986-1990, Army, Great three years of my life
Be well
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Thank You For Your Service And Mad Respect.
For 7 and a half months my 2nd uncle in law was 1 rank below sergeant major of Marine corps...R.I.P
"Rockers" I love it.
Pls tell me I ain’t the only one that just loves the colors and simplicity of the marines?
Ex Brit army, my head was spinning at the end! I enjoyed this, thanks. 🇬🇧🇺🇸😁