Marine Corps Enlisted Ranks

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1. What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.

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The correct rank for the given abbreviation and pay grade is Private First Class, (PFC), E-2 in the Marine Corps. Lance Corporal, (LCpl), E-3 is a higher rank, Corporal, (Cpl), E-4 is also a higher rank, and Sergeant, (Sgt), E-5 is even higher. So, the correct answer is Private First Class, (PFC), E-2.

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Marine Corps Enlisted Ranks - Quiz

This educational tool helps learners memorize and understand the twelve enlisted ranks of the U.S. Marine Corps, detailing each rank from junior to senior, alongside their descriptions and... see morecorresponding pay grades. Essential for aspiring Marines and military enthusiasts. see less

2. What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.

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Lance Corporal is an E-3 rank in the Marine Corps. Private is an E-1 rank, Sergeant is an E-5 rank, and Master Sergeant is an E-7 rank.

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3. What Marine Corps rank is identified by the abbreviation Cpl and pay grade E-4?

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Corporal in the Marine Corps has the abbreviation Cpl with a pay grade of E-4.

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4. What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.

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Sergeant in the Marine Corps is abbreviated as Sgt and has a pay grade of E-5. Private First Class (PFC) is an E-2 rank, Master Sergeant (MSgt) is E-8, and Corporal (Cpl) is E-4, which are different from the given correct answer.

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5. What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.

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The correct answer is Staff Sergeant (SSgt), E-6. Staff Sergeant is the sixth enlisted rank in the Marine Corps, with the abbreviation SSgt and the pay grade E-6. The other options provided are higher ranks in the Marine Corps.

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6. What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.

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In the U.S. Marine Corps, each rank has a specific abbreviation and pay grade. The correct answer is Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt), E-7. Staff Sergeant is E-6, Sergeant Major is E-9, and Master Sergeant is E-8. It's important to know the different ranks to understand the hierarchy within the Marine Corps.

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7. What Marine Corps rank is this? Provide Abbreviation and Pay Grade.

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Master Sergeant in the Marine Corps has the abbreviation MSgt and has a pay grade of E-8. The other options provided are ranks with different abbreviations and pay grades within the Marine Corps structure.

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8. What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.

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The correct answer is First Sergeant (1stSgt), E-8. First Sergeants hold the rank of E-8 in the Marine Corps. They are senior non-commissioned officers responsible for leading, mentoring, and advising junior enlisted Marines.

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9. What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.

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Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) holds the pay grade of E-9, which is the highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps. Corporal is an E-4, Lieutenant Colonel is an O-5, and Sergeant Major is an E-10, making them incorrect choices.

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10. What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.

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The correct answer is Sergeant Major (SgtMaj), E-9. This is the highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps. A Private First Class (PFC) is an E-2 rank, Corporal (Cpl) is an E-4 rank, and Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) is an O-5 rank, which is an officer rank, not an enlisted rank.

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11. What Marine corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.

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The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC) holds a unique position as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The correct rank has the abbreviation SMMC and a pay grade of E-9. The other options provided are different ranks with their respective abbreviations and pay grades.

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What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.
What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.
What Marine Corps rank is identified by the abbreviation Cpl and pay...
What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.
What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.
What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.
What Marine Corps rank is this? Provide Abbreviation and Pay Grade.
What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.
What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.
What Marine Corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.
What Marine corps rank is this? Give Abbreviation and Pay Grade.
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