East

High School

GENERAL OF THE ARMY (GOA)

• Only used in time of war

• Equal or higher rank than those commanding armies from other nations

• The last officers to hold this rank served during and immediately following WWII

GENERAL (GEN)

• (Addressed as "General")

• Senior level of Commissioned Officer

• Typically has over 30 years of experience and service

• Commands all operations within their geographical area

• The Chief of Staff for the Army is a four-star General

LIEUTENANT GENERAL (LTG)

• (Addressed as "General")

• Typically commands corps-sized units

• (20,000 to 45,000 Soldiers)

MAJOR GENERAL (MG)

• (Addressed as "General")

• Typically commands pision-sized units

• (10,000 to 15,000 Soldiers)

BRIGADIER GENERAL (BG)

• (Addressed as "General")

• Serves as Deputy Commander to the commanding general for Army pisions

• Assists in overseeing the staff's planning and coordination of a mission

COLONEL (COL)

• (Addressed as "Colonel")

• Typically commands battalion-sized units (3,000 to 5,000 Soldiers)

• CSM as principal NCO assistant

• Also found as the chief of pisional-level staff agencies

LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC)

• (Addressed as "Lieutenant Colonel" or "Colonel")

• Typically commands battalion-sized units (300 to 1,000 Soldiers)

• CSM as principal NCO assistant

• May also be selected for brigade and task force Executive Officer

MAJOR (MAJ)

• (Addressed as "Major")

• Serves as primary Staff Officer for brigade

• and task force command regarding personnel,

• logistical and operational missions

CAPTAIN (CPT)

• (Addressed as "Captain")

• Commands and controls company-sized units (62 to 190 Soldiers)

• Instructs at service schools and U.S. Army Combat Training Centers

• Usually a Staff Officer at the battalion level

FIRST LIEUTENANT (1LT)

• (Addressed as "Lieutenant")

• A seasoned lieutenant with 18 to 24 months service

• Leads weapons platoons and indirect fire centers

• Usually Executive Officer of a company-sized unit (110 to 140 Soldiers)

SECOND LIEUTENANT (2LT)

• (Addressed as "Lieutenant")

• Typically the entry-level rank for most Commissioned Officers

• Leads platoon-size elements consisting of the platoon SGT

• With two or more squads (16 to 44 Soldiers)

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 5 (CW5)

• Master-level technical and tactical experts

• Support battalion, brigade, pision, corps, and major command operations

• Provide leadership development, mentorship, advice, and counsel to WOs and officers

• Special WO leadership and representation responsibilities within their commands

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4 (CW4)

• Senior-level experts in their chosen field

• Primarily support battalion, brigade, pision, corps, and echelons above corps operations

• Mentorship responsibilities and provide essential advice to commander on WO issues

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 (CW3)

• Advanced-level experts who perform primary duties of a technical and tactical leader

• Provide direction, guidance, resources, assistance, and supervision as necessary

• Primarily support operations levels from team or detachment through brigade

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 2 (CW2)

• Commissioned officers as provided by the President of the United States

• Intermediate level technical and tactical experts

• Performs duties and responsibilities at the detachment through battalion levels

WARRANT OFFICER 1 (WO1)

• Appointed by the Secretary of the Army

• Technically and tactically proficient

• Duties are technical leader, trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, sustainer, and advisor