Information about United States Marine Corps Officer Rank Insignia
Commissioned Officers are distinguished from other officers by their commission, which is the formal written authority, issued in the name of the President of the United States, that confers the rank and authority of a Marine Officer. Commissioned officers carry the "special trust and confidence" of the President of the United States.[1]
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| Commissioned Officer Rank Structure of the United States Marine Corps | ||||||||||
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| Generals | ||||||||||
| General (Gen) | Lieutenant General (LtGen) | Major General (MajGen) | Brigadier General (BrigGen) | |||||||
| O-10 | O-9 | O-8 | 0-7 | |||||||
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| Field-grade Officers | ||
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| Colonel (Col) | Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) | Major (Maj) |
| O-6 | O-5 | O-4 |
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| Company-grade Officers | ||
| Captain (Capt) | First Lieutenant (1stLt) | Second Lieutenant (2ndLt) |
| O-3 | O-2 | O-1 |
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See also
United States Uniformed Services rank and rate insignia |
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| Army enlisted • Army officer • Navy enlisted • Navy officer • Navy midshipman • Coast Guard enlisted • Coast Guard officer • Air Force enlisted • Air Force officer • Marine Corps enlisted • Marine Corps officer • Warrant Officer |
References
1. ^ Estes, Kenneth W. (2000). The Marine Officer's Guide, 6th Edition. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-567-5.
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For other uses, see Officer.
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Lieutenant General, General, General of the Army, and General of the Armies of the United States are high ranks in the United States military.
In the modern United States military, Lieutenant General is a three-star rank that is immediately above the
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In the modern United States military, Lieutenant General is a three-star rank that is immediately above the
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Lieutenant General, General, General of the Army, and General of the Armies of the United States are high ranks in the United States military.
In the modern United States military, Lieutenant General is a three-star rank that is immediately above the
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In the modern United States military, Lieutenant General is a three-star rank that is immediately above the
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For the 17th century Cromwellian regime see Rule of the Major-Generals
Major General or Major-General is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of Sergeant Major General.
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Major General or Major-General is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of Sergeant Major General.
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Brigadier General is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually just above colonel and just below major general.
Brigadier general can trace its origins to the militaries of Europe where a brigadier general, or simply a brigadier, would command a brigade
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Brigadier general can trace its origins to the militaries of Europe where a brigadier general, or simply a brigadier, would command a brigade
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Colonel (pronounced kernel) is a rank of the United States armed forces. Colonel ranks above a Lieutenant Colonel and below a Brigadier General and holds the pay grade of O-6. The insignia for a Colonel is a silver eagle with a U.S.
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Lieutenant Colonel is a rank of the United States armed forces which is currently used by the United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, and United States National Guard.
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Major is a rank used in the United States Army, United States Air Force, and United States Marine Corps, and is the equivalent of a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard.
The insignia consists of a gold oak leaf.
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The insignia consists of a gold oak leaf.
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Captain is a military rank.
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U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marines
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First Lieutenant is a military rank.
The rank of Lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations (see comparative military ranks), but in all cases it is common for it to be divided.
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The rank of Lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations (see comparative military ranks), but in all cases it is common for it to be divided.
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Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces.
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United Kingdom and Commonwealth
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Pay grade E-9 E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 E-2 E-1
Insignia No Insignia
Title Sergeant Major of the Army Command Sergeant Major Sergeant Major First Sergeant Master Sergeant Sergeant First Class Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Specialist Private First Class Private
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Insignia No Insignia
Title Sergeant Major of the Army Command Sergeant Major Sergeant Major First Sergeant Master Sergeant Sergeant First Class Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Specialist Private First Class Private
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US DoD Pay Grade O-101 O-10 O-9 O-8 O-7 O-6 O-5 O-4 O-3 O-2 O-1
Insignia
Title General of the Army General Lieutenant General Major General Brigadier General Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Major Captain First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant
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Insignia
Title General of the Army General Lieutenant General Major General Brigadier General Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Major Captain First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant
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United States Navy enlisted rates are used to display where an enlisted sailor falls within the chain of command and are also defined as pay grade. Enlisted pay grade is a numbering system from junior enlisted member to senior, labeled E-1 through E-9, and is the same across all
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Pay grade O-101 O-10 O-9 O-8 O-7 O-6 O-5 O-4 O-3 O-2 O-1
Insignia
Title Fleet Admiral Admiral Vice Admiral Rear Admiral (UH) Rear Admiral (LH) Captain Commander Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant Lieutenant, Junior Grade Ensign
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Insignia
Title Fleet Admiral Admiral Vice Admiral Rear Admiral (UH) Rear Admiral (LH) Captain Commander Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant Lieutenant, Junior Grade Ensign
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petty officers in the Coast Guard. Their insignia is a perched eagle with spread wings (also referred to as a 'crow') atop a rating mark (a rating mark, or 'rate' is a symbol denoting their job category, similar to U.S. Army and U.S.
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United States Coast Guard officer rank describes an officers pay-grade. Rank is displayed on collar devices, shoulder boards, and on the sleeves of dress uniforms.
Pay grade O-10 O-9 O-8 O-7 O-6 O-5 O-4 O-3 O-2 O-1
Insignia
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Pay grade O-10 O-9 O-8 O-7 O-6 O-5 O-4 O-3 O-2 O-1
Insignia
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Pay grade E-9 E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 E-2 E-1
Insignia No Insignia
Title Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant1 Senior Master Sergeant1 Master Sergeant1
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Insignia No Insignia
Title Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Chief Master Sergeant1 Senior Master Sergeant1 Master Sergeant1
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Pay grade Special ยน O-10 O-9 O-8 O-7 O-6 O-5 O-4 O-3 O-2 O-1
Insignia
Title General of the Air Force General Lieutenant General Major General Brigadier General Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Major Captain First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant
Abbreviation Gen. USAF Gen. Lt. Gen.
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Insignia
Title General of the Air Force General Lieutenant General Major General Brigadier General Colonel Lieutenant Colonel Major Captain First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant
Abbreviation Gen. USAF Gen. Lt. Gen.
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Pay grade E-9 E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 E-2 E-1
Insignia No Insignia
Title Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major Master Gunnery Sergeant First Sergeant Master Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Lance Corporal Private First Class
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Insignia No Insignia
Title Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major Master Gunnery Sergeant First Sergeant Master Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Lance Corporal Private First Class
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Warrant Officer is ranked as an officer above the senior-most enlisted ranks, as well as officer cadets and candidates, but below the grade of O-1 (NATO: OF-1). Warrant officers are highly skilled, single-track specialty officers, and while the ranks are authorized by
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