<DC> Clan

We use the armed forces ranks of the US Army.

Well as usual you will start out as an Recruit
then after your "boot camp" training period. You will be bumped up to your next rank(IF YOU HAVE PROVEN YOURSELF!!!)

PRIVATE (PVT) is used for the two lowest enlisted ranks, just below Private First Class. The lowest rank (officially known as Private E-1 (PV1) and sometimes referred to as recruit but also held by some prisoners after conviction until they are dishonorably discharged) wears no uniform insignia, while the second (Private E-2 (PV2)) wears a single chevron. Advancement to the higher rank is currently automatic after six months time in service, but may get shortened to four months if given a waiver (a pay raise may take effect after four months of service, even without advancement to Private E-2 if local commanders decide the private performance has warranted it).

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS (PFC)This is the next rank after pvt. A pfc will usually be a platoon guide for a platoon.
Its the his/her responsibility to make sure the platoon is up to date on the forums. this individual will have NO commanding authority over his grade.

SPECIALIST (SPC) The rank of Specialist is a soldier of pay grade E-4 who has not yet attained non-commissioned officer status. It is common that a soldier may never be a Corporal and will move directly from Specialist to Sergeant, attaining NCO status immediately.

CORPORAL (CPL) In the U.S. Army a Corporal is the first non-commissioned officer rank; it is preceded by the first three forms of Private and the rank of Specialist. A Corporal ranks above a Specialist and below a Sergeant, but shares the same pay grade (E-4) as a Specialist. Unlike a Specialist, however, a Corporal is a non-commissioned officer and may direct the activities of other soldiers, including Specialists. A promotion from Specialist to Corporal is a lateral appointment; an increase in rank, but not in pay grade.

SERGENT (SGT) In the United States Army, although there are several ranks of sergeant, the lowest carries the title of Sergeant (SGT), colloquially referred to as buck sergeant when needed to distinguish it from the higher ranks. Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, just above Specialist and Corporal and below Staff Sergeant, and is the second-lowest grade of non-commissioned officer. Sergeants typically command squad-sized elements.

Staff Sergeant (SSG) is E-6 rank in the <DC> Clan , just above Sergeant and below Sergeant First Class, and is a non-commissioned officer. Staff Sergeants are generally placed in charge of squads, but can also act as platoon sergeants in the absence of a Sergeant First Class.

Sergeant First Class (SFC) In a United States Army platoon, the position of platoon sergeant is normally held by a Sergeant First Class. The platoon sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader, a First Lieutenant or Second Lieutenant. When necessary, the platoon sergeant acts as the platoon leader in his or her absence. Unless the platoon leader has extensive prior experience as an enlisted member before being commissioned as a lieutenant, it is likely that the platoon sergeant will have a greater wealth of military experience due to the disparity in military service length between a new lieutenant and a Sergeant First Class; service experience, however, is not a prerequisite for commissioning and command. On occasion, when a Sergeant First Class is not available for assignment, either organically within the platoon or from another unit, a responsible Staff Sergeant will likely be appointed to fill the platoon sergeant position instead.

Master Sergeant (MSG) Master Sergeants are also called "Top", if they are the senior non-commissioned officer in a unit. This informal term is also used for non-commissioned officers holding the higher authority of First Sergeant.

First Sergent (1SG) The rank of First Sergeant is above the rank of Sergeant First Class, below the rank of Sergeant Major, and shares the pay grade of E-8 with Master Sergeant; the rank is abbreviated as 1SG. Master Sergeants are laterally promoted to First Sergeant upon selection by the senior leadership at Battalion or higher depending on the location of the company in the <DC> Organizational Table. Upon reassignment to a non-First Sergeant billet, the soldier reverts back to their original rank of Master Sergeant. First Sergeants are generally the senior non-commissioned officers of company (battery, troop) sized units, and are unofficially but commonly referred to as "Top", "Top Kick", or "Top Hat", due to their seniority and their position at the top of the company's enlisted ranks. They are also sometimes referred to as "Second Hat," in recognition that even though a company includes several lieutenants, it is more often the First Sergeant that the Company Commander will turn to when entrusting important responsibilities of the <DC> clan.

Sergent Major(SMJ) Sergeant Major refers to both a military rank and to a specific administrative position. The rank refers to the highest enlisted rank, just above First Sergeant, with a pay grade of E-9. The leadership position, Command Sergeant Major, is the senior enlisted adviser to the commanding officer and carries with it certain ceremonial functions such as caring for the unit's colors. Additionally, they serve as monitors for, and advocates of, the enlisted men in the command. This position exists in units of battalion size and larger.
An alternative usage of Command Sergeant Major is the senior NCO of a headquarters unit at battalion level or above; the soldier filling this position should carry the rank of Sergeant Major, but personnel shortages may, from time to time, force this sergeant major position to be held by a senior First Sergeant.

Command Sergent Major (CSM) Sergeant Major refers to both a military rank and to a specific administrative position. The rank refers to the highest enlisted rank, just above First Sergeant, with a pay grade of E-9. The leadership position, Command Sergeant Major, is the senior enlisted adviser to the commanding officer and carries with it certain ceremonial functions such as caring for the unit's colors. Additionally, they serve as monitors for, and advocates of, the enlisted men in the command. This position exists in units of battalion size and larger. An alternative usage of Command Sergeant Major is the senior NCO of a headquarters unit at battalion level or above; the soldier filling this position should carry the rank of Sergeant Major, but personnel shortages may, from time to time, force this sergeant major position to be held by a senior First Sergeant.

Second Lieutenant(2LT)Second Lieutenant is typically the entry-level rank for most Commissioned Officers. An Army Second Lieutenant typically leads a platoon-size element (16 to 44 soldiers)

First Lieutenant (1LT) promoted after 18 (Army) to 24 months of commissioned service. It is a common perception that a First Lieutenant may have increased duties and responsibilities. In reality, the difference between the two ranks of Lieutenant is minimal, the primary difference being experience.

Captain (CPT)A captain is the officer placed in charge of a company of soldiers and was granted a commission from the regimental Colonel.If needed by the <DC> Commander. A captain was afforded one to several Lieutenants, depending on the size of the company.
Captain's are also the eyes and ears of the entire clan.

Major (MAJ) An Army major typically serves as the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or as the primary staff officer for brigade and task force command regarding personnel, logistical and operational missions. In addition, majors command augmented companies in Combat Service and Service Support units.

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) usually command infantry brigades. An Army Lt. colonel typically commands brigade-sized units (20 to 30 Clan members), with a Command Sergeant Major as principal Non-Commissioned Officer assistant.

Colonel (COL) Commands infantry brigades. An Army colonel typically commands brigade-sized units (30 to 50 Clan Members), with a Command Sergeant Major as principal Non-Commissioned Officer assistant.

Brigadier General(BG) Serves as Deputy Commander to the Commanding General of a division or division-sized units and assists in overseeing the planning and coordination of a mission.

Major General (MG) Typically commands division-sized units (60 to 80 Clan Members).

Lieutenant General (LTG) Typically commands corps-sized units (80 to 100 Clan Members).

General (GEN) Commands all operations that fall within his geographical area.

General of the Army (GOA) This rank is only used in time of war where the commanding officer must be equal or of higher rank than those commanding armies/air forces from other Clans.

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