The United States Army has a rich tradition that dates back as far as 1775. In that era George Washington was commander of the Continental Army. Today there are many ranks that make up the U.S. Army.
The army is responsible for all land-based military operations. Land based operations include: protection of peace and security, defense of America, its Commonwealths and all areas occupied by the United States. The U.S. Army is also charged with implementation and support of the countries objectives and policies and confrontation of any nation that threatens the peace and security.
Structure of the United States Army
There are 10 Divisions of the Army as of this writing; however, there are changes underway from Division to Brigade. Initially there will be 33 Brigades growing to 48.
Personnel of the United States Army
The divisions of the U.S. Army personnel include: Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers, and enlisted men and women.
Rank found in the U.S. Army
The personnel is further broken down into ranks.
Commissioned Officers have the following ranks:
- 2nd Lieutenant
- 1st Lieutenant
- Captain
- Major
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Colonel
- Brigadier General
- Major General
- Lieutenant General
- General
Warrant Officers have the following ranks:
- Warrant Officer 1
- Chief Warrant Officer 2
- Chief Warrant Officer 3
- Chief Warrant Off. 4
- Chief Warrant Off. 5
Enlisted Men and Women have the following ranks:
- Private
- Private First Class
- Specialist
- Corporal
- Sargeant
- Staff Sargeant
- Sargeant First Class
- Master Sargeant
- First Sargeant
- Sargeant Major
- Command Sargeant Major
- Sargeant Major Of The Army
The United States Army takes pride in providing protection against anyone who threatens the peace and security of the nation.
