There are 12 officer ranks in the U.S. Army. The video below describes the ranks and, most importantly, what level of responsibility is expected of each.

Jun 2, 2011 · What do all those ranks, symbols, and heraldry items mean?Learn all about them here.

Automatically promote eligible Soldiers to the ranks of PV2, PFC, and SPC upon attainment of the required time in service (TIS) and time in grade (TIG) requirements established in this regulation.

Army ranks represent a leadership system that signifies a Soldier's level of competence, responsibility, and authority within that field. Every Soldier is essential to the Army mission.

In 2019 Congress granted the Army the authority to Direct Commission in the ranks of 2LT - COL

At a minimum, the Commander must participate directly in the inspection through activities such as in-ranks inspections, barracks inspections, interviews, and so on.

Feb 18, 2025 · U.S. Staff Sgt. Michael Johnson (left), 7th Army Training Command, demonstrates to 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers how to give an in-ranks inspection. NCOs need to hold …

The principal audience for TC 7-21.13 is all Soldiers of the Army Profession, but primarily those from ranks of PVT thru SPC. TC 7-21.13 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard …

This handbook was prepared by the Army Retirement Services Office Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 Headquarters, Department of the Army