Army JROTC Ranks Flashcards

Rangs de JROTC

• Private: Rank without special responsibilities; entry-level position.
• Private First Class: Higher than Private; indicates progression with more experience.
• Corporal: First non-commissioned officer rank; responsible for small teams.
• Sergeant: Commands a squad; critical role in troop management and training.
• Staff Sergeant: More responsibilities than a Sergeant; often oversees squad leaders.
• Sergeant First Class: Experienced NCO, acts as a mentor for lower ranks.
• Master Sergeant: Senior NCO; involved in higher-level decision-making.
• First Sergeant: Director of a company; focuses on the welfare and discipline of soldiers.
• Sergeant Major: Senior enlisted advisor at the battalion level; influential in policy implementation.
• Command Sergeant Major: Highest enlisted rank in a unit; advises the commander on all enlisted matters.
• Second Lieutenant: Entry-level officer rank; often in charge of a platoon.
• First Lieutenant: Promoted from Second Lieutenant; assumes more leadership responsibilities.
• Captain: Commands a company; responsible for planning and execution of missions.
• Major: Senior officer rank; serves as a staff officer for planning and operations.
• Lieutenant Colonel: Commands a battalion; oversees multiple companies.
• Colonel: Senior field officer; typically commands a regiment or group.