Non Commisioned Ranks

Question 1

Private

Answer 1

E 1
No insignia

Question 2

Private First Class

Answer 2

E 2
One stripe up

Question 3

Lance Corporal

Answer 3

E 3
One stripe up cross rifles in the center

Question 4

Sergeant

Answer 4

E 5
Three stripes up cross rifles in the center

Question 5

Staff Sergeant

Answer 5

E-6
Three stripes up, one stripe down, cross rifles in the center

Question 6

Gunnery Sergeant

Answer 6

E-7
Three stripes up, two stripes down, cross rifles in the center

Question 7

Master Sergeant

Answer 7

E-8
Three stripes up, three stripes down, cross rifles in the center

Question 8

First Sergeant

Answer 8

E-8
Three stripes up, three stripes down, diamond in the center

Question 9

Master Gunnery Sergeant

Answer 9

E-9
Three stripes up, four stripes down, bursting bomb in the center

Question 10

Sergeant Major

Answer 10

E-9
Three stripes up, four stripes down, star in the center

Question 11

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Answer 11

E-9
Three stripes up, four stripes down, eagle globe and anchor in the center