US Army Rank Structure

Question 1

No insignia

Answer 1

Private
PV1
E-1
Private

Question 2

Single wing

Answer 2

Private Second Class
PV2
E-2
Private

Question 3

Single wing with single rocker

Answer 3

Private First Class
PFC
E-3
Private

Question 4

Shield with eagle

Answer 4

Specialist
SPC
E-4
Specialist

Question 5

Double wing

Answer 5

Corporal
CPL
E-4
Corporal

Question 6

Triple wing

Answer 6

Sergeant
SGT
E-5
Sergeant

Question 7

Triple wing with single rocker

Answer 7

Staff Sergeant
SSG
E-6
Sergeant

Question 8

Triple wing with double rocker

Answer 8

Sergeant First Class
SFC
E-7
Sergeant

Question 9

Triple wing with triple rocker, empty middle

Answer 9

Master Sergeant
MSG
E-8
Sergeant

Question 10

Triple wing with triple rocker, diamond in middle

Answer 10

First Sergeant
1SG
E-8
First Sergeant

Question 11

Triple wing with triple rocker, star in middle

Answer 11

Sergeant Major
SGM
E-9
Sergeant Major

Question 12

Triple wing with triple rocker, eagle in middle

Answer 12

Command Sergeant Major
CSM
E-9
Sergeant Major

Question 13

Triple wing with triple rocker, eagle and two stars in middle

Answer 13

Sergeant Major of the Army
SMA
E-9
Sergeant Major of the Army

Question 14

Silver bar, single black square

Answer 14

Warrant Officer 1
WO1
W-1
Mr. or Mrs.

Question 15

Silver bar, double black square

Answer 15

Chief Warrant Officer 2
CW2
W-2
Chief

Question 16

Silver bar, triple black square

Answer 16

Chief Warrant Officer 3
CW3
W-3
Chief

Question 17

Silver bar, quadruple black square

Answer 17

Chief Warrant Officer 4
CW4
W-4
Chief

Question 18

Silver bar, long black bar in middle

Answer 18

Chief Warrant Officer 5
CW5
W-5
Chief

Question 19

Gold bar

Answer 19

Second Lieutenant
2LT
O-1
Lieutenant

Question 20

Silver bar

Answer 20

First Lieutenant
1LT
O-2
Lieutenant

Question 21

Double silver bar

Answer 21

Captain
CPT
O-3
Captain

Question 22

Gold leaf

Answer 22

Major
MAJ
O-4
Major

Question 23

Silver leaf

Answer 23

Lieutenant Colonel
LTC
O-5
Colonel

Question 24

Silver eagle

Answer 24

Colonel
COL
O-6
Colonel

Question 25

Single silver star

Answer 25

Brigadier General
BG
O-7
General

Question 26

Double silver star

Answer 26

Major General
MG
O-8
General

Question 27

Triple silver star

Answer 27

Lieutenant General
LTG
O-9
General

Question 28

Quadruple silver star

Answer 28

General
GEN
O-10
General

Question 29

What is the difference between a pay grade and a rank?

Answer 29

The pay grade is the administrative classification for pay standardization. The rank is the badge of leadership and denotes the level of responsibility for personnel, equipment, and mission.

Question 30

What is a noncommissioned officer?

Answer 30

An NCO is a senior enlisted technical expert, combat leader, mentor, and primary advisor to the unit commander.

Question 31

What is the difference between a commissioned officer and a noncommissioned officer?

Answer 31

A commissioned officer has a commission from the President of the United States and command over policy and resources. A noncommissioned officer is an enlisted soldier and conducts the Army’s daily business.

Question 32

What is a warrant officer?

Answer 32

A warrant officer is a technical expert, combat leader, trainer, and advisor skilled in a specific technical speciality.

Question 33

What is a commissioned officer?

Answer 33

A commissioned officer has a commission from the President of the United States and has the authority to lead and command soldiers.

Question 34

Can a warrant officer receive a commission?

Answer 34

Yes; Title 10 of the United States Code authorizes commissioning of a warrant officer upon promotion to Chief Warrant Officer.

Question 35

What is the difference between a commissioned officer and a (commissioned) warrant officer?

Answer 35

A commissioned officer is a generalist in their field, whereas a (commissioned) warrant officer is a specialist in their field.