British Army Ranks

Question 1

Order of soldier ranks in British Army

Answer 1

(Recruit), Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Seargeant, Warrant Officer Class 2, Warrant Officer Class 1

Question 2

Private

Answer 2

Title may be different depending on which Corps you join

Question 3

Lance Corporal

Answer 3

Generally supervise teams of up to 4 soldiers (3 years)

Question 4

Corporal

Answer 4

Command more soldiers and may be in control of equipment such as tanks and guns (6-8 years)

Question 5

Sergeant

Answer 5

Senior role, usually involving managing and administrating a platoon or troop of about 30 soldiers. Also be working closely with junior officers who command this

Question 6

Staff Sergeant

Answer 6

Sometimes known as a colour sergeant. Usually be the troop or platoon second in command responsible for around 30 soldiers, assisting the junior officer in command

Question 7

Warrant Officer Class 2

Answer 7

Focus on training, welfare and discipline of a company, squadron or battery of up to 120 men. Adviser to the Major in charge of your subunit.

Question 8

Warrant Officer Class 1

Answer 8

Or Regimental Sergeant Major. Most senior soldier rank. One of the commanding officer’s technical advisers. Responsibilities of up to 650 people. (~ 18 years)

Question 9

Platoon

Answer 9

a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a subaltern or lieutenant and divided into three sections

Question 10

RMA (Royal Military Academy) Sandhurst

Answer 10

British Army’s initial officer training centre.

Question 11

What are the two ranks in British Army

Answer 11

Soldier and Officer

Question 12

Order of officer ranks in British Army

Answer 12

2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General, General