Understanding US Army Rank Structure Quiz

The word 'Private' is the antonym of 'Public', which means not open or accessible to the general public.

In military ranking, PFC commonly stands for Private First Class, which is a relatively low-ranking soldier who has completed basic training and advanced individual training.

A Corporal is a non-commissioned officer rank in the army that is above a private but below a sergeant. Lieutenants, Majors, and Colonels are all officer ranks and are therefore higher in the military hierarchy than a Corporal.

In military ranking, a Sergeant is above a Corporal and below a Lieutenant.

In the United States military, a Staff Sergeant holds the pay grade E-6. This rank is above Sergeant (E-5) and below Sergeant First Class (E-7).

Master Sergeant is typically the rank of E-8 in the military. This rank is found in both the Army and Air Force, ranking above Sergeant First Class and below First Sergeant.

First Sergeant is the highest non-commissioned officer rank in the US Army, responsible for leading and mentoring junior enlisted soldiers. Corporal is a junior enlisted rank, Lieutenant is a junior officer rank, and Sergeant Major is a senior non-commissioned officer rank but not the highest.

The correct answer is Sergeant Major, which is the highest enlisted rank in the United States Army. Corporal, Lieutenant, and Colonel are all officer ranks and do not hold the same authority as the Sergeant Major in the enlisted ranks.

The Command Sergeant Major is the senior enlisted advisor to the commanding officer and serves as the principal advisor to the commander on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel.

The Sergeant Major of the Army is the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, serving as the senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Army.

Warrant Officer 1 is a rank in many military organizations. It is above enlisted ranks like Sergeant, but below Officer ranks like Captain. Lieutenant is also an Officer rank, but different from Warrant Officer 1.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 is a military rank denoting a mid-level warrant officer and is equivalent to the paygrade of W-2. The rank falls between Chief Warrant Officer 1 (CW1) and Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) in the hierarchy.

In the United States military, Chief Warrant Officer 3 is abbreviated as CW3, which is a rank above Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) and below Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4).

In the United States military, a Chief Warrant Officer 4 holds the rank of W-4. This rank is commonly found in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, and is the second-highest warrant officer rank before Chief Warrant Officer 5 (W-5).

In the United States military, Chief Warrant Officer 5 is the highest rank for a Warrant Officer, with responsibilities and authority that come with years of experience and expertise in their field.

Second Lieutenant is the rank below First Lieutenant, whereas Sergeant, Colonel, and Admiral are higher ranks in the military hierarchy.

First Lieutenant is the rank in the military that is above Second Lieutenant and below Captain. Sergeants are non-commissioned officers, Majors are above the rank of Captain, and Colonels are higher-ranking officers.

The title 'Captain' is typically given to the person in charge of a ship or aircraft, while 'Pilot', 'First Mate', and 'Navigator' are also important roles within the crew but do not hold the highest authority.

In music theory, a major scale is a specific type of scale with a distinct pattern of intervals, which sets it apart from other scales. It is important to understand the differences between major scale, major chord, and the term 'majority' to have a comprehensive understanding of the vocabulary used in different contexts.

The correct abbreviation for Lieutenant Colonel is Lt. Col.

In military rankings, a colonel typically holds a position between lieutenant colonel and brigadier. A major is below a colonel and a general is above, while a captain is a lower-ranking officer compared to a colonel.

Brigadier General is a military rank that is above Colonel and below Major General in most armies. It is a senior rank in the armed forces, typically equivalent to a Brigadier in the British Army or a Brigadier General in the US Army.

The correct answer is Major General, which is one rank above Brigadier General in the military hierarchy.

In the military hierarchy, the rank of Lieutenant General is above Major General but below General. Lieutenant General is usually the second-highest rank in the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, while the Navy has its equivalent rank known as Vice Admiral.

The term 'General' typically refers to something that is broad or not specific in nature.

General of the Army is a five-star general officer rank and is the highest possible rank in the United States Army. The other options listed do not hold the same level of authority or responsibility as the General of the Army.