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

captain

A rank in many modern militaries that is above a 1st lieutenant and below a major (Army/Marine/Air Force) or above a commander and below a lower rear admiral (Navy/Coast Guard).

Captain Jones was the head of the platoon.

by Nicolaivich January 18, 2004

admiral

The highest rank in many modern naval forces.

That seaman was an admiral.

by Nicolaivich January 18, 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.

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

Royal Marines

The United Kingdom's special fighting force, equal to the United States Marine Corps. Although they were originally founded during a monarchy, hence the name, the Royal Marines are now under control of the United Kingdom's parliament.

Bradford was a member of the Royal Marines.

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