Rank Questions Flashcards
What is the highest rank in the U.S. Army?
General of the Army
True or False: A Private is the lowest enlisted rank in the Army.
True
Fill in the blank: The rank immediately above Captain is _____ .
Major
What rank is denoted by the insignia of two silver stars?
Major General
Which rank is responsible for leading a platoon?
Lieutenant
What is the abbreviation for the rank of Sergeant Major?
SGM
Multiple Choice: Which of the following ranks is an officer rank? A) Corporal B) Colonel C) Specialist
B) Colonel
What is the rank just below Brigadier General?
Colonel
True or False: The rank of Corporal is higher than Private First Class.
True
Fill in the blank: The rank of _____ is typically the highest non-commissioned officer rank.
Sergeant Major of the Army
What is the insignia for a First Lieutenant?
One silver bar
Which rank typically commands a company?
Captain
Multiple Choice: What is the rank of an officer who has completed the basic officer leadership course? A) Private B) Second Lieutenant C) First Sergeant
B) Second Lieutenant
What is the rank that comes after Staff Sergeant?
Sergeant First Class
True or False: A Major outranks a Captain.
True
Fill in the blank: The rank of _____ is represented by three chevrons and three rockers.
Master Sergeant
What is the role of a Lieutenant Colonel?
Typically commands a battalion.
What is the insignia for a General?
Four stars
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not an enlisted rank? A) Private B) Specialist C) Major
C) Major
What rank is responsible for the overall training and readiness of troops?
Command Sergeant Major
True or False: A Second Lieutenant is the entry-level rank for commissioned officers.
True
Fill in the blank: The rank of _____ is equivalent to an Army Captain in the Navy.
Lieutenant Commander
What is the rank just below Major General?
Brigadier General
What is the abbreviation for the rank of First Lieutenant?
1LT
Multiple Choice: How many stars does a General have? A) Two B) Three C) Four
C) Four
What is the highest rank an enlisted soldier can achieve?
Sergeant Major of the Army
True or False: The rank of Specialist is a non-commissioned officer rank.
False
Fill in the blank: The rank of _____ is responsible for the daily operations of a squad.
Sergeant
What rank is below Major?
Captain
What is the insignia for a Sergeant?
Three chevrons
Multiple Choice: Which rank is responsible for leading a division? A) Colonel B) Major General C) Lieutenant
B) Major General
True or False: A Corporal is a leadership position in the Army.
True
What is the rank just above First Sergeant?
Sergeant Major
