17 definitions by Nicolaivich

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.

by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

admiral

The highest rank in many modern naval forces.

That seaman was an admiral.

by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

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.

by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

commander-in-chief

The Constitutional military rank of the President of the United States.
The highest rank in the United States military.

Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman were both commander-in-chiefs during World War II.

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.

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.

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

by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004