United States Navy Chief Petty officer. My Father was pinned for Chief on my birthday in 2001 at NAS Oceana, it was and still remains my best birthday ever
There is a slight mistake in this video. There actually is a THIRD person who was given a "six-star" General of the Armies rank. In fact, it was given last year in December of 2022 to General Ulysses S. Grant. However, he only is equal to the rank of Pershing. Washington still is the highest-ranking general in US history.
There was also one person who was Admiral of the Navies: Admiral of the Navies George Dewey. He was designated as such for his part in the Spanish American War.
Correction to your correction: Congress has authorized the President to promote U.S. Grant to General of the Armies. As of now, I don't believe he has actually done so yet.
@@seancornell1263 It's highly likely he will be given the rank, but it's still important to point out that a third person might be getting this rank pretty soon.
Don’t forget that the title of president for the military means Commander and Chief and is technically seven stars or has its symbol of rank separate from the star formation.
For a little extra context on the repsecting the NCO. In the Army at least, Commissioned Officers are usually paired with an NCO counterpart. For example a Company Commander and a Company 1st Sergeant. Part of that 1Sgt duties is to advised and mentor their commissioned officer in operations, applications of leadership in their command.
@@BababooeyYcho66T Platoon Leader + Platoon Sergeant. Company Commander and Company First Sergeant. Then we go all the way to Regiments, Brigades, Divisions, and Corps being advised by Sergeant Majors and Command Sergeant Majors. For last the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Army Staff(and consequently the Vice Chief of Army Staff and Director of Army Staff), the Sergeant Major of the Army.
My favorite rank is the USMC Corporal. One of the least paid NCO with tons of responsibility. It was that rank I achieved before going back to the civilian rank.
One of the guys I went thru AIT with in the Army got the e-4 hard stripes (Corporal) in our non-combat-arms (electronic repair) specialty, in essence fast-tracking him for Sgt. I got out after 4 years, so I didn't see him make NCO but I don't doubt it.
I'm impressed by your accuracy of knowledge for the coast guard, most people even in other branches either don't know, or just assume it's all the same as the navy. Thank you for highlighting the differences!
Thank you for including the U.S. Public Health Service in your explanation! I am a current PHS Officer and it’s nice to see our branch be integrated into these kinds of videos.
@@scallopohare9431 I was armed with a mean set of dental forceps for peeps like you! Yes BIG F'ing Difference hahah! CAPT USPHS, Ret. We get four years credit for medical or dental school training when it comes to our years of service for the retirement pay calculation. Not so with doctors in the DoD.
My favorite is sergeant major. These guys are generally speaking highly respected due to their time in and experience. My dad retired a CWO4 from the Marine Corps and he would tell me stories about some of the more respected guys. Sometimes even high ranking officers would seek the guys out for certain things like strategy and training for missions and so on.
The best part about being a Sergeant Major (E-9) is that there is no E-10. You can speak your mind without fear of losing out on a promotion and people listened.
@@vihtoripuurola3775 SGTMAJs should know how to speak to officers at that point. But SGTMAJ still gets fitreps and still looking out for career opportunities
@@StevenAcunaBG05 Yes, but you are more free in what you say to the unit commander. They don't always have the Soldier's best interest at heart. That is where the SGM needs to shine. As a MSG you have to be a little more tactful so that you can still get promoted.
Indeed. When I was in the Army as an MP and Specialist, I saw a young 2nd LT sitting in the MP station - in trouble for DUI. He was waiting for the Battalion CSM, Battalion Commander, Company Commander, and First Sergeant. I did not envy him, but felt sorry for the kid and knew the A-chewing he was about to endure.
My great uncle was a Full Bird Colonel. His name was Bill J. Able. He graduated Knox military college in 1955. He served over 30 years in the Army and at one time was the highest ranking officer in the state of Indiana. I've never met ANYONE that I admired more than him. There are many things I still don't know about him and probably never will. He was a strategist. I think he was also an RRC Ranger but I'm not totally sure on that. He passed almost 20 years ago and his funeral was something to behold. You would have thought a President passed. I wish he was here now. I would love to have his opinions and suggestions. They were invaluable. I wish I was more mature when he was alive so that I may have taken his advice more. He sacrificed a lot for this country and everyone that served under and above him. I couldn't be more proud to have been related to him. I wish I was half the man he was. RIP Sir. Thank you for your service to my country and my family. You are sorely missed.
@@bigwatermelon4487 thank you very much. Man I wish I would have lived up to his standard. Even half way close to it. Je was for sure some type of special forces. He would have to leave suddenly and would not be able to telly aunt he was leaving and she wouldn't find out where he would go until he got there. He was supposed to be retired when I was a teenager. He even had that in his title. "Ret. Col." Bill Able, but he kept going up in rank so he never actually retired. I've never heard of such a thing. I still don't fully understand it but I have a couple clues.
This is a fine, concise overview of the various service ranks. I can see that there have been some major changes in how these rankings are identified given the more than 50 years since my service in the Navy.
I’m a navy league cadet. Me and my unit drill as a uniformed division one weekend every month. And we can be an enlistee rank from chief petty officer to seaman recruit. Although until we turn 18 we don’t deploy
I think it's worth pointing out that although George Washington was only "raised to" the six star rank in the 1970's it truly does reflect his command level during the Revolutionary War. He had the kind of authority that a six star general would have today even though he never chose to wear more than three stars during his service.
@@WhenInDarknessSeekTheLight George Washington was simultaneously brilliant and yet barely average as a general. To your point, in a single battle in which everything was equal (i.e., total fiction as that never has and will never happen), Napoleon would beat Washington 9 out of 10 times. Washington famously got his army surrounded and almost destroyed twice (once outside of New York and again outside of Philadelphia) and was only saved by some major bravery on the part of certain units. However, his brilliance wasn't in commanding battles. It was in leading and inspiring the military effort of the fledgling nation, a nation it should be noted that consisted of 13 former colonies which disagreed a lot. He managed to keep the army together and in the field, even under the worst of circumstances (starvation, no pay, repeated defeats, senior general betrayals/defections, etc.). He managed to pull victories at key moments and turn routes into draws. Ultimately his true greatness wasn't even fighting the war, though. He was one of the few leaders in history who had the level of power to take complete control of the nation but didn't. He could have become king or dictator of the new US, but his example set the tone for leadership by handing power over after 2 terms of office. Meanwhile, Napoleon, who started with the same level of idealism, fell victim to absolute power, corrupting him absolutely. So no matter how great Napoleon was on the battlefield, Washington was the greater leader.
I think CHIEF PETTY OFFICER is my favorite. Unlike other services when you make chief you get a new officer style uniform, on a ship you get separate quarters to sleep in and separate mess to eat in and hold meetings, on shore you get barracks especially for E-7, 8 and 9. The coast guard is very similar but most of their ships are smaller and their anchor, worn on their caps, which identifies them as a chief has a coast guard shield added to it to differentiate from the navy whose anchor shows the letters USN.
I was a E-5 in the us navy and thats when the responsibility really kicks in , The petty officer second class basically ran the navy at least in the airwing it did , Chief petty officer e-7 was the most sought after rank !
MM3 here, my shop was odd as E4 ran most of the shit, our first class and chief would muster the shop on what to expect throught the day then any jobs that were expected would be looked over by our second class but us 3rds put together who was doing what as we qualified for work center supervisor and only went to higher ups for clarification on parts of a package that would make no sense. Was a good gig.
I find it interesting that George Washington is the highest ranking military officer and no one past, present or future are allowed to out rank him. So if Pershing is ever promoted posthumously, Washington will be promoted also.
During World War 2, Sir Thomas Blamey was a General, he was Australia's highest ranking officer and lead various campaigns, including the defence of Australia in the Papuan and New Guinean Campaigns. Prime Minister Menzies wanted to promote him, but was denied, later on in 1949 he became Prime Minister again and again wanted to get Blamey promoted. The Governor-General (representative of the Queen) approved it this time and went to Sir Thomas Blamey when he was on his death bed and presented him with his Field Marshal baton and officially promoted him. To date he is Australia's first and only ever Field Marshal (5 star General).
My grandad retired a Commander in the Navy. Miss him every day and he is the reason I am considering pursuing a commission after I graduate with my degree
E4 (Specialist) in the army is the best rank. You aren't technically responsible for anything but you can still order privates around (Sham shield for life!). That being said, I wanted to be a Warrant, they are like the sham shields of the officer world.
I think my favorite is the U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer, because that's what my old man was. He served from the time he was 17 until he turned 57. Hw went to three wars, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He was a good man and hard as nails.
Loved being an AW2 (E-5) in the Navy - respected equipment operator, a little authority, and fair pay (when adding flight-pay, swimmer pay, and hazardous zone pay). Also loved being a CW-02 - subject matter expert, sweet pay boost from E-6, and all the Ensigns and young Lieutenants knew I knew more than they probably ever would.
"knew more than they probably ever would". What a dumbass entitled statement. It doesn't even make any sense. Humility is a prime tenant of leadership and you clearly have none. Hey bro you know more than anyone. you want cookie?
Thank you for providing these videos general discharge. This information has been really helpful. Your next future video I think should talk about cyber security positions in each military branch. Please give it some thought.
Times sure have changed! I was Air Force 1968 to 1971 Below are the differences from then and now. E1 (no stripes) were called Airman Upon graduating from Basic training you got your fist stripe and became an E2 and you were an Airman 2nd Class E4 were Buck Sergeants and were an NCO E7 Master Sergeant had 3 rockers under the the main 3 chevrons and NO rockers above E8 Senior Master Sergeant had 1 rocker on top and the E9 Chief Master had 2 rockers on top (There were no symbols in between the top rockers and main chevrons except if you were a 1st Sergeant. Then you had a diamond shape in between) Only E7 & E8 could be 1st Sergeants. The nice thing about Air Force is you just count the number of stripes and add 1 to know what the persons E number was.
Golden Point - There are Nearly 12 Ranks in the Top Layer of the USA Army and that means that for each and every decision, it takes paperwork to pass through 12 layers and decisions have to be taken and implemented by 12 layers for even a small task of deciding on which unit is going to do guard duty for the day or to clean the toilet or the kitchen
Loved being a CWO2 in the Army. Didn't have the BS of an enlisted soldier duties nor , the large responsibility of a commissioned officer. Pretty much tinkered on vehicles in the motor pool. Never had to report to morning roll call or inspections. Usually, I only answered to a CWO4 who had over 20 years in the military. He would have no problem kicking the Company Commander,O-3, out of the motor pool if he pissed him off.
You did forget to mention on the Warrant Officer billet of Gunner for the marines. The Gunner can be a CWO2 to CWO5 and wears a separate insignia on the right collar while wearing their CWO rank insignia on the left.
I was an NCO (SSgt) in Air Force but my favorite rank is USMC Gunnery Sergeant. My Dad is a Marine and I was born on base at Camp Pendelton and always looked up to Gunny.
I still like Commodore better than lower half. Interesting to know, but the US Army had not only lance corporals, but also lance sergeants, similar to the German unteroffizier. There were once third lts and second louie was initially called ensign.
My pops was a major in the AAF and USAF after WW2. I have to go with that one. Although in heaven I still respect the hell out of that man. My rank is "General Nuisance."🤣
Just a FYI for anyone, the Joint Che ifs, are offers are are given same respect and courtesy as any other officer. However, legally under the Goldwater-Nichols Act, they don't have any command authority. That is to say they can't issue orders from the President. They're really advisors
Couple of corrections. General of the Armies has now been conferred a third time, this time to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, also post-humously. The Navy isn't actually authorized a 6-star rank, however, there was some talk about putting "Admiral of the Navy" as the 6-star, which was conferred to Adm. George Dewey. However, it wasn't authorized by Congress.
2:35 Just some criticism, the US Coast Guard is the only US Branch to have an insignia for E-1, it's a single lone silver stripe. You can fact check this.
First and only enlisted man in my family. Got out as a Cpl in the USMC. Dad and uncle got out as full birds in the USMC and Army. Grandpa was a full bird in the Army.
It's crazy to me that butter bars make similar pay to the highest enlisted and still somewhat have authority over them even though they're pretty much brand new
When I first arrived at my first Army duty station still an E-1, I had just missed all the drama of a 2LT Butta Bar dressing down a 1stSgt for not saluting him. I did get to watch what a humbled 2LT behaves like though. Great way to kick off the ole' career, LT!
We need a new branch called Sniper Corp. Solo snipers getting dropped off Behind Enemy Lines for months at a time with no contact. Drop 1-3 important targets a week. So no one will be looking for a sniper.
I was an E-4 in the Air Force during Vietnam. At that time an E-4 was called a Sergeant (Buck). I know it is now a Senior Airman. I don't know when the nomenclature changed.
Gotta see if it changed, but in the late 70's, the Air Force split E-4 between Senior Airman (SRA) and Sargeant (Sgt.). SRA was wrapping up their first term, which was 4 years. Sgt. had re-enlisted, and was expected to be career military.
First time I heard interaction between a SgtMaj (USMC) and 2Lt was when the SgtMaj came out of his office, looked down the hallway at the LT, and yelled "come here, boy!" ... it was then I realized that the SgtMaj was ranked higher than God.
to add to Darkmyte, To go form Specialist to Corporal in the Army is a lateral promotion. Both are considered to be Junior NCO's and both are allowed entry into PLDC, along with newly promoted Sergeants. the only time you will see a Corporal in the Army, is if there is a shortage of Sergeants for team leaders, then the Specialist will get "promoted." Instances are in a combat operation, or other strain on manpower. PLDC is the requirement for NCO ranks in the Army. BNCO (BNOC) is required from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant. ANCO (ANOC) is required for promotion to Sergeant First Class. As far as I can recall there is a First Sergeant School, and also a Sergeant Major Academy. To go from Master Sergeant to 1st Sergeant in the Army, is a lateral promotion. You start out as a Master Sergeant, but get "promoted" when a 1st Sergeant position opens up in a company. The same is true about Sergeant major. Sergeant Major is the base rank, you get laterally promoted to Command Sergeant Major once a battalion slot opens up. You stay Command sergeant major as you get "promoted" up from Battalion, to Brigade, to Regiment, to Division, to Corps, to Army, to Theater (US Army Europe for example), and then for all your accomplishments get promoted to the coveted Sergeant Major of the Army.
Command Sergeant Major of the Army is the rank I love and would love to be, since that rank is the most top dog rank of all the NCO's, (and depending on the location) is literally step below the warrant officers, or officers (if a base does not include the warrant officers)
Another person that's missing from this video who got promoted to five stars in the Navy was Fleet Admiral Chester A. Nimitz. Though the rank of Fleet Admiral is now obsolete. Therefore, there's a Naval carrier named in his honor. USS Nimitz (CVN-68). First of its' class of carriers.
it's not considered military, but the USAF Auxillary: United States Civil Air Patrol would be a welcoming addition! I am currently a C/SSgt (Cadet Staff Sergeant).
When i first got in, by freak of nature i ended up taking notes for a COL during a conference. A CW5 spoke. COL said "Take notes PVT". When the Chief was done speaking the COL and I left. I asked what a Warrant was and he replied "Son in a room full of Soldiers the GEN asks if it will rain, they all reply no. The Chief says yes. The GEN says pack wet weather gear."
Golden Point - All that the Bottom Layer does is to Do the Manual Work ie Exercise , and Lift or shift cargo from 1 place to another or to dig trenches.
SSgt. USAF is my favorite. Considering the size of the squadron or base, you could be incharge of a squad or an intire section of specialists or NCOIC!
I guess my favorite rank would have to be a full Colonel in the USMC, because my father made it to that rank after he was given a battlefield commission during World War II, He was a Marine Raider.
About 1993, the US Army offered Commissions to Chief Warrnt Officer -2 rank and above.. The rank of a "commisioned Chief Warrant Officer didn't change if commisioned, just the scope of legal duties became on par with Commissioned officer's scope of duties for holding a Unit Cammand (Commander), reenlistment powers, and administering UCmj actions, etc...
What is your favorite U.S. Military Rank?
That one rank, you know it.
Nice
Lance Corporal!
United States Navy Chief Petty officer. My Father was pinned for Chief on my birthday in 2001 at NAS Oceana, it was and still remains my best birthday ever
E-4 of course
There is a slight mistake in this video. There actually is a THIRD person who was given a "six-star" General of the Armies rank. In fact, it was given last year in December of 2022 to General Ulysses S. Grant. However, he only is equal to the rank of Pershing. Washington still is the highest-ranking general in US history.
There was also one person who was Admiral of the Navies: Admiral of the Navies George Dewey. He was designated as such for his part in the Spanish American War.
Correction to your correction: Congress has authorized the President to promote U.S. Grant to General of the Armies. As of now, I don't believe he has actually done so yet.
@@seancornell1263 It's highly likely he will be given the rank, but it's still important to point out that a third person might be getting this rank pretty soon.
@@forrestcommander6283 You are correct. I guess GD also forgot this or didn't include it in the video, which is unfortunate.
Don’t forget that the title of president for the military means Commander and Chief and is technically seven stars or has its symbol of rank separate from the star formation.
For a little extra context on the repsecting the NCO. In the Army at least, Commissioned Officers are usually paired with an NCO counterpart.
For example a Company Commander and a Company 1st Sergeant.
Part of that 1Sgt duties is to advised and mentor their commissioned officer in operations, applications of leadership in their command.
This is especially true at the platoon level, though you always hear the stories of just bratty LTs...
@@BababooeyYcho66T You have bratty butter bars, but they usually rely on the 1Sgt or SNCOs for advice.
Butter Bar, it would behoove you to take advice from your NCO.
@@BababooeyYcho66T Platoon Leader + Platoon Sergeant. Company Commander and Company First Sergeant. Then we go all the way to Regiments, Brigades, Divisions, and Corps being advised by Sergeant Majors and Command Sergeant Majors. For last the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Army Staff(and consequently the Vice Chief of Army Staff and Director of Army Staff), the Sergeant Major of the Army.
My old man made E9 chief master sergeant in the AF. One of the youngest African Americans to do so. Fine work old man(still around).
That’s awesome. Much respect to your pops
There is an E9. You were right. Great achievement b
my grandpa is a retired Air Force E9! everybody in the family calls him chief
respect
Bro race isn't real, just say one of the youngest men, or don't bother trying to narrow down specifics
My favorite rank is the USMC Corporal. One of the least paid NCO with tons of responsibility. It was that rank I achieved before going back to the civilian rank.
what do you mean civilian rank?
@@misimeta its a joke veterans say when we EAS. You report to civ div(civilian division) and your given the rank of civilian again.
Non of us are being paid...
One of the guys I went thru AIT with in the Army got the e-4 hard stripes (Corporal) in our non-combat-arms (electronic repair) specialty, in essence fast-tracking him for Sgt. I got out after 4 years, so I didn't see him make NCO but I don't doubt it.
E-4/Corporal. Semper Fi
I'm impressed by your accuracy of knowledge for the coast guard, most people even in other branches either don't know, or just assume it's all the same as the navy. Thank you for highlighting the differences!
Thank you for including the U.S. Public Health Service in your explanation! I am a current PHS Officer and it’s nice to see our branch be integrated into these kinds of videos.
Also nice to see the NOAA Corps as well, the other uniformed service in the forgotten services.
imagine having to call a fat man in a dress a real woman and your admiral lmao
Uniformed, yes. Armed, no. Big dif.
@@scallopohare9431 I was armed with a mean set of dental forceps for peeps like you! Yes BIG F'ing Difference hahah! CAPT USPHS, Ret. We get four years credit for medical or dental school training when it comes to our years of service for the retirement pay calculation. Not so with doctors in the DoD.
My favorite is sergeant major. These guys are generally speaking highly respected due to their time in and experience. My dad retired a CWO4 from the Marine Corps and he would tell me stories about some of the more respected guys. Sometimes even high ranking officers would seek the guys out for certain things like strategy and training for missions and so on.
The best part about being a Sergeant Major (E-9) is that there is no E-10. You can speak your mind without fear of losing out on a promotion and people listened.
@@vihtoripuurola3775 SGTMAJs should know how to speak to officers at that point. But SGTMAJ still gets fitreps and still looking out for career opportunities
@@StevenAcunaBG05 Yes, but you are more free in what you say to the unit commander. They don't always have the Soldier's best interest at heart. That is where the SGM needs to shine. As a MSG you have to be a little more tactful so that you can still get promoted.
Indeed. When I was in the Army as an MP and Specialist, I saw a young 2nd LT sitting in the MP station - in trouble for DUI. He was waiting for the Battalion CSM, Battalion Commander, Company Commander, and First Sergeant. I did not envy him, but felt sorry for the kid and knew the A-chewing he was about to endure.
Gen Vandegrift should have been granted 5 stars as General of the Marine Corps if such as one would have existed.
My great uncle was a Full Bird Colonel.
His name was Bill J. Able. He graduated Knox military college in 1955. He served over 30 years in the Army and at one time was the highest ranking officer in the state of Indiana. I've never met ANYONE that I admired more than him. There are many things I still don't know about him and probably never will. He was a strategist. I think he was also an RRC Ranger but I'm not totally sure on that. He passed almost 20 years ago and his funeral was something to behold. You would have thought a President passed. I wish he was here now. I would love to have his opinions and suggestions. They were invaluable. I wish I was more mature when he was alive so that I may have taken his advice more. He sacrificed a lot for this country and everyone that served under and above him. I couldn't be more proud to have been related to him. I wish I was half the man he was. RIP Sir. Thank you for your service to my country and my family. You are sorely missed.
May your great uncle Rest In Peace, his dedication is definitely something to admire.
@@bigwatermelon4487 thank you very much. Man I wish I would have lived up to his standard. Even half way close to it. Je was for sure some type of special forces. He would have to leave suddenly and would not be able to telly aunt he was leaving and she wouldn't find out where he would go until he got there. He was supposed to be retired when I was a teenager. He even had that in his title. "Ret. Col." Bill Able, but he kept going up in rank so he never actually retired. I've never heard of such a thing. I still don't fully understand it but I have a couple clues.
It's "FULL" bird Colonel.
Apparently autocorrect did that
@@Mr._Infamous
All good. :)
This is a fine, concise overview of the various service ranks. I can see that there have been some major changes in how these rankings are identified given the more than 50 years since my service in the Navy.
Thank you for your service. 🙏⚓️🇺🇸
I’m a navy league cadet. Me and my unit drill as a uniformed division one weekend every month. And we can be an enlistee rank from chief petty officer to seaman recruit. Although until we turn 18 we don’t deploy
This was a great video indeed
I think it's worth pointing out that although George Washington was only "raised to" the six star rank in the 1970's it truly does reflect his command level during the Revolutionary War. He had the kind of authority that a six star general would have today even though he never chose to wear more than three stars during his service.
Another Washington D rider, Napoleon would smoke him imao.
@@WhenInDarknessSeekTheLight George Washington was simultaneously brilliant and yet barely average as a general. To your point, in a single battle in which everything was equal (i.e., total fiction as that never has and will never happen), Napoleon would beat Washington 9 out of 10 times. Washington famously got his army surrounded and almost destroyed twice (once outside of New York and again outside of Philadelphia) and was only saved by some major bravery on the part of certain units. However, his brilliance wasn't in commanding battles. It was in leading and inspiring the military effort of the fledgling nation, a nation it should be noted that consisted of 13 former colonies which disagreed a lot. He managed to keep the army together and in the field, even under the worst of circumstances (starvation, no pay, repeated defeats, senior general betrayals/defections, etc.). He managed to pull victories at key moments and turn routes into draws. Ultimately his true greatness wasn't even fighting the war, though. He was one of the few leaders in history who had the level of power to take complete control of the nation but didn't. He could have become king or dictator of the new US, but his example set the tone for leadership by handing power over after 2 terms of office. Meanwhile, Napoleon, who started with the same level of idealism, fell victim to absolute power, corrupting him absolutely. So no matter how great Napoleon was on the battlefield, Washington was the greater leader.
@@WhenInDarknessSeekTheLightdang dude you got owned
@@alatamore Keep simping over a man hard carried by the French imao.
@@WhenInDarknessSeekTheLightlmfaooo you still got owned tho 💀💀
I think CHIEF PETTY OFFICER is my favorite. Unlike other services when you make chief you get a new officer style uniform, on a ship you get separate quarters to sleep in and separate mess to eat in and hold meetings, on shore you get barracks especially for E-7, 8 and 9. The coast guard is very similar but most of their ships are smaller and their anchor, worn on their caps, which identifies them as a chief has a coast guard shield added to it to differentiate from the navy whose anchor shows the letters USN.
My goal is to make chief just because that damn uniform lol
Unity. Service. Navigation.
I was a E-5 in the us navy and thats when the responsibility really kicks in , The petty officer second class basically ran the navy at least in the airwing it did , Chief petty officer e-7 was the most sought after rank !
MM3 here, my shop was odd as E4 ran most of the shit, our first class and chief would muster the shop on what to expect throught the day then any jobs that were expected would be looked over by our second class but us 3rds put together who was doing what as we qualified for work center supervisor and only went to higher ups for clarification on parts of a package that would make no sense. Was a good gig.
@@CampfireChronicle1 Roger that !
I agree, but I was an EW3 and there were several of us.
This a great refresher! I was a Cpl. E-4 in the Marine Corps. :)
E4 MAFIA!
@@mestaves187 Rah!!!!
Do soldiers sometimes forget what rank is what?
REALLY good breakdown of the rankings of the U.S. Armed Forces!!!! 🤠🤠🧠🧠⚔
I find it interesting that George Washington is the highest ranking military officer and no one past, present or future are allowed to out rank him. So if Pershing is ever promoted posthumously, Washington will be promoted also.
During World War 2, Sir Thomas Blamey was a General, he was Australia's highest ranking officer and lead various campaigns, including the defence of Australia in the Papuan and New Guinean Campaigns. Prime Minister Menzies wanted to promote him, but was denied, later on in 1949 he became Prime Minister again and again wanted to get Blamey promoted. The Governor-General (representative of the Queen) approved it this time and went to Sir Thomas Blamey when he was on his death bed and presented him with his Field Marshal baton and officially promoted him. To date he is Australia's first and only ever Field Marshal (5 star General).
Jesus Christ out ranks George Washington
My grandfather retired as a Cheif Master Sergeant in the airforce after 27 years. Lots of respect for that man
My grandad retired a Commander in the Navy. Miss him every day and he is the reason I am considering pursuing a commission after I graduate with my degree
😂😂😂 i got harassed in a social media group for not knowing what navy ranks are. I only paid attention to what I had to salute.
That makes sense
How did you get out of RTC not knowing what the pay grades are lol
Completed my 53 month active hitch as an E-5 sergeant in the Marine Corp. I'm proud to have achieved this rank and responsibility.
Boot
@@shawnhoward5380 That's Sgt. Boot to you, pogue.
Wait u got it in 53 months? Shi I might go get myself SGM rq or sum
Great presentation. Thanks.
E4 (Specialist) in the army is the best rank. You aren't technically responsible for anything but you can still order privates around (Sham shield for life!). That being said, I wanted to be a Warrant, they are like the sham shields of the officer world.
I think my favorite is the U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer, because that's what my old man was. He served from the time he was 17 until he turned 57. Hw went to three wars, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He was a good man and hard as nails.
My favorite is warrant officer . Thanks for the run down always appreciated. God bless
An Army Major once told me that Warrant Officers are like Michael Jordan; you can't stop them, you can only hope to contain them.
swearing in on the 11th. its videos like yours that inspired me to go down this path
Good luck!
As someone in the Army currently, just remember, the best way to leave basic training is through graduation. Best of luck.
The best cover with added style I’ve ever seen. Outstanding!
I have watched many videos about military rank and I have to say this is the best one yet. Very well put together.
Thank you! We put a lot of effort into this.
Really informative. Thank you 😊
This video is fire nice production value
My favorite rank is Sargeant, USMC, the backbone of the Corps. The rank I proudly held for 14 months prior to my discharge.
Semper Fi, Sarge, but it's spelled "Sergeant."
@@yankeetango Marines can't spell haha.
You got the best videos ever
My favorite was the 6 star! I had no clue G W was awarded that. Thanos for the amazing informative videos! Keep em coming! 💯 ❤
Loved being an AW2 (E-5) in the Navy - respected equipment operator, a little authority, and fair pay (when adding flight-pay, swimmer pay, and hazardous zone pay). Also loved being a CW-02 - subject matter expert, sweet pay boost from E-6, and all the Ensigns and young Lieutenants knew I knew more than they probably ever would.
"knew more than they probably ever would". What a dumbass entitled statement. It doesn't even make any sense. Humility is a prime tenant of leadership and you clearly have none. Hey bro you know more than anyone. you want cookie?
Another Navy E-5 here, AO2(A/C). IYAOYAS!
E5 is by far the best rank. Retired E8 here. E5 has enough rank to do cool stuff but not enough to get most of the blame and paperwork.
Thank you for providing these videos general discharge. This information has been really helpful. Your next future video I think should talk about cyber security positions in each military branch. Please give it some thought.
Times sure have changed! I was Air Force 1968 to 1971 Below are the differences from then and now.
E1 (no stripes) were called Airman
Upon graduating from Basic training you got your fist stripe and became an E2 and you were an Airman 2nd Class
E4 were Buck Sergeants and were an NCO
E7 Master Sergeant had 3 rockers under the the main 3 chevrons and NO rockers above
E8 Senior Master Sergeant had 1 rocker on top and the E9 Chief Master had 2 rockers on top (There were no symbols in between the top rockers and main chevrons except if you were a 1st Sergeant. Then you had a diamond shape in between)
Only E7 & E8 could be 1st Sergeants. The nice thing about Air Force is you just count the number of stripes and add 1 to know what the persons E number was.
Golden Point - There are Nearly 12 Ranks in the Top Layer of the USA Army and that means that for each and every decision, it takes paperwork to pass through 12 layers and decisions have to be taken and implemented by 12 layers for even a small task of deciding on which unit is going to do guard duty for the day or to clean the toilet or the kitchen
Loved being a CWO2 in the Army. Didn't have the BS of an enlisted soldier duties nor , the large responsibility of a commissioned officer. Pretty much tinkered on vehicles in the motor pool. Never had to report to morning roll call or inspections. Usually, I only answered to a CWO4 who had over 20 years in the military. He would have no problem kicking the Company Commander,O-3, out of the motor pool if he pissed him off.
I retired as a CW5, we referred to the commission officers as summer hires!!
LOL that's the way I remember the CWO officers when I was in. They did their own thing and nobody said otherwise.
Come down to my company and test your theory, Chief.
E4 Mafia is my favorite in the Army. All of the respect with no responsibility.
This guy makes the video so cool by altering that voice. Such an amazing videographer
You did forget to mention on the Warrant Officer billet of Gunner for the marines. The Gunner can be a CWO2 to CWO5 and wears a separate insignia on the right collar while wearing their CWO rank insignia on the left.
I was an NCO (SSgt) in Air Force but my favorite rank is USMC Gunnery Sergeant. My Dad is a Marine and I was born on base at Camp Pendelton and always looked up to Gunny.
I still like Commodore better than lower half. Interesting to know, but the US Army had not only lance corporals, but also lance sergeants, similar to the German unteroffizier. There were once third lts and second louie was initially called ensign.
Commodore is still used, as a honorific to Captains that lead Combat Groups, like a Amphib ARG or Surface Ship squadrons.
2nd Lt. was called Ensign in the Infantry only. In the Cavalry it was Cornet originally.
So cool! Very fascinating! Thanks!
My favorite military ranks are commissioned officer senior ranks and flag officer ranks, respectfully
Thank you! This is a great reference for my job!
The ATF are criminals
My pops was a major in the AAF and USAF after WW2. I have to go with that one. Although in heaven I still respect the hell out of that man. My rank is "General Nuisance."🤣
Just a FYI for anyone, the Joint Che ifs, are offers are are given same respect and courtesy as any other officer. However, legally under the Goldwater-Nichols Act, they don't have any command authority. That is to say they can't issue orders from the President. They're really advisors
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I can hear them training from my house
Mine is 6 star general because its very unique and Ik its pretty much unobtainable its very interesting
I also miss the Teck Ranks from the pass like the T CPL's and T SGT's that you didn't talk about.
Couple of corrections. General of the Armies has now been conferred a third time, this time to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, also post-humously. The Navy isn't actually authorized a 6-star rank, however, there was some talk about putting "Admiral of the Navy" as the 6-star, which was conferred to Adm. George Dewey. However, it wasn't authorized by Congress.
My grandpa was a SSGt in the Air Force during Korean War. My uncle was a CMSgt in the Air. In the Civil Air Patrol I was a 2Lt.
Excellent!
2:35 Just some criticism, the US Coast Guard is the only US Branch to have an insignia for E-1, it's a single lone silver stripe. You can fact check this.
I saw Space Force having insignia for E-1, for Specialist 1, a hexagon and delta in the centre
@@sandu-vd7fi Huh, cool! I'll look into that. (Edit:) Cool to see the two most ignored branches have E-1 insignias.
@@ehur-s8u , yeah. It's a bit strange
Missed a Marine Corps rank. CWO4 on the right collar and a bursting bomb on the left.
Gunner
Wow! First time I've seen the Space Force insignia!
I really appreciate this this helps me and more ways than you can ever no
G.D. Love ur channel but can you do the British spec ops and the equivalent to American spec ops. Thanks again!
5 star general. I think that is so cool.
First and only enlisted man in my family. Got out as a Cpl in the USMC. Dad and uncle got out as full birds in the USMC and Army. Grandpa was a full bird in the Army.
Very nice... Awesome video!! 😎👊
It's crazy to me that butter bars make similar pay to the highest enlisted and still somewhat have authority over them even though they're pretty much brand new
When I first arrived at my first Army duty station still an E-1, I had just missed all the drama of a 2LT Butta Bar dressing down a 1stSgt for not saluting him. I did get to watch what a humbled 2LT behaves like though. Great way to kick off the ole' career, LT!
It's a smart Butter Bar who takes advice from his NCO, who he out ranks.
Golden Point - Any Organisation ie even the Military is Efficient when there are as Few Heirarcies ie Ranks as Possible
My aunt retired as a Master Sergeant In the Air Force after 20yrs
We need a new branch called Sniper Corp. Solo snipers getting dropped off Behind Enemy Lines for months at a time with no contact. Drop 1-3 important targets a week. So no one will be looking for a sniper.
I was enlisted first, and then became an officer. I retired as a captain, but I think my favorite rank was sergeant.
I was an E-4 in the Air Force during Vietnam. At that time an E-4 was called a Sergeant (Buck). I know it is now a Senior Airman. I don't know when the nomenclature changed.
They split E-4 in the late 70's. SRA and Sgt. Sgt had reupped.
Is anyone here just because hearing this again is kinda satisfying?
Finally updated version of it
Oh wow I learned a lot. Someone I know is a captain in the navy but she's in the medical field which I didn't understand. Now I do. Thanks.
You just explaine my daddy's rank as E-7 Cheif Petty Officer in the Navy WW2 and Korean Conflict. I didn't know that! Thank you!
Gotta see if it changed, but in the late 70's, the Air Force split E-4 between Senior Airman (SRA) and Sargeant (Sgt.). SRA was wrapping up their first term, which was 4 years. Sgt. had re-enlisted, and was expected to be career military.
I used to be an E-6 in the Army. but the rank I love the look of and the name of is Captain.
My favorite is six stars General of the Armies .
2:36 Actually, Coast Guard and Space Force have an insignia for E-1
First time I heard interaction between a SgtMaj (USMC) and 2Lt was when the SgtMaj came out of his office, looked down the hallway at the LT, and yelled "come here, boy!" ... it was then I realized that the SgtMaj was ranked higher than God.
Great breakdown. My favorite rank is the Navy Chief Petty Officer because that was my rank 👍
service matters... the work of evolving needs and solutions and group dynamics across sectors and checks and balances... matters a lot...
to add to Darkmyte, To go form Specialist to Corporal in the Army is a lateral promotion. Both are considered to be Junior NCO's and both are allowed entry into PLDC, along with newly promoted Sergeants. the only time you will see a Corporal in the Army, is if there is a shortage of Sergeants for team leaders, then the Specialist will get "promoted." Instances are in a combat operation, or other strain on manpower. PLDC is the requirement for NCO ranks in the Army. BNCO (BNOC) is required from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant. ANCO (ANOC) is required for promotion to Sergeant First Class. As far as I can recall there is a First Sergeant School, and also a Sergeant Major Academy. To go from Master Sergeant to 1st Sergeant in the Army, is a lateral promotion. You start out as a Master Sergeant, but get "promoted" when a 1st Sergeant position opens up in a company. The same is true about Sergeant major. Sergeant Major is the base rank, you get laterally promoted to Command Sergeant Major once a battalion slot opens up. You stay Command sergeant major as you get "promoted" up from Battalion, to Brigade, to Regiment, to Division, to Corps, to Army, to Theater (US Army Europe for example), and then for all your accomplishments get promoted to the coveted Sergeant Major of the Army.
Command Sergeant Major of the Army is the rank I love and would love to be, since that rank is the most top dog rank of all the NCO's, (and depending on the location) is literally step below the warrant officers, or officers (if a base does not include the warrant officers)
Video idea: how do shipboard organizations work in the Navy (Departments and Divisions). Not a single video on the topic can be found.
General Ulysses Grant was also posthumously promoted to Genral of the Armies
I was an AE2 (AW) in the Navy. I had a lot of fun doing that job.
My favorite rank is the Army Specialist (E4). Because that was my rank when I served
The Space Force does actually have an insignia for E-1. It's just the Delta without a stripe
Another person that's missing from this video who got promoted to five stars in the Navy was Fleet Admiral Chester A. Nimitz. Though the rank of Fleet Admiral is now obsolete. Therefore, there's a Naval carrier named in his honor. USS Nimitz (CVN-68). First of its' class of carriers.
it's not considered military, but the USAF Auxillary: United States Civil Air Patrol would be a welcoming addition! I am currently a C/SSgt (Cadet Staff Sergeant).
When i first got in, by freak of nature i ended up taking notes for a COL during a conference. A CW5 spoke. COL said "Take notes PVT". When the Chief was done speaking the COL and I left. I asked what a Warrant was and he replied "Son in a room full of Soldiers the GEN asks if it will rain, they all reply no. The Chief says yes. The GEN says pack wet weather gear."
Golden Point - All that the Bottom Layer does is to Do the Manual Work ie Exercise , and Lift or shift cargo from 1 place to another or to dig trenches.
You can add Ulysses Grant to the list of General of the Armies (the 6 star)
6 star was also given to Douglas McArthur from general Eisenhower.
thank you for the noaa and phs shout out!
SSgt. USAF is my favorite. Considering the size of the squadron or base, you could be incharge of a squad or an intire section of specialists or NCOIC!
I guess my favorite rank would have to be a full Colonel in the USMC, because my father made it to that rank after he was given a battlefield commission during World War II, He was a Marine Raider.
My favorite is Gunnery Sergeant, definitely a legendary rank!
I am a captain in the US air force and I can say that the USAF if definitely the best all because of the living conditions if you live on site
As a AF E-3 overseas, I had maid service in the barracks. 😂
About 1993, the US Army offered Commissions to Chief Warrnt Officer -2 rank and above.. The rank of a "commisioned Chief Warrant Officer didn't change if commisioned, just the scope of legal duties became on par with Commissioned officer's scope of duties for holding a Unit Cammand (Commander), reenlistment powers, and administering UCmj actions, etc...
In my day, there was a rank in the USAF called "buck sergeant" and was an E4 along with Sr Airman.
Yes! USAF split E-4 between SRA and Sgt. Sgt has re-enlisted, and looking to be career.