Definitions by Nicolaivich

private 

The lowest enlisted rank in the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

Dan joined the Army as a private after high school.

private by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

Private 1st class 

An enlisted rank in the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force that is above private and below corporal/lance corporal.

Private Smith was promoted to private 1st class.

Private 1st class by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

specialist 

A rank in many modern militaries, especially the United States military, that is above private 1st class and below corporal (Army) in some instances.

Frank was a specialist in the Army.

specialist by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

warrant officer 

A noncommissioned officer in the United States military that is above enlisted personnel but below commissioned personnel.

Joe was granted a warrant to serve as a noncommissioned officer.

warrant officer by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

staff sergeant 

A rank in many modern militaries, especially the United States military, that is above sergeant (Army/Marine Corps) or above senior airman (Air Force) and below sergeant first class (Army), gunnery sergeant (Marine Corps), or technical sergeant (Air Force).

Mike was a staff sergeant in the Marine Corps.

staff sergeant by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

Sergeant 

A rank in many modern militaries, especially the United States military, that is above corporal (Army/Marine Corps) and below staff sergeant.

Dave became a sergeant in the U.S. Army

Sergeant by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

army 

The largest branch of most modern militaries, including the United States Army.

After high school, James joined the Army.

army by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004