Delta Force

A secret unit of the United States military that has never been confirmed into actually existing. They are said to specialize in international hostage rescue, anti-terrorism, and stealth combat.

That man was in Delta Force. Or was he?

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

navy

The branch of many modern militaries, especially the United States military, that specializes in sea-based operations and has a wide jurisdiction over military command.

Danno enlisted in the Navy.

by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

general

The commissioned highest rank in most modern militaries.

George Smith Patton was a great general during World War II.

by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

corporal

An enlisted rank in many modern militaries, above private 1st class or lance corporal and below the lowest denomination of sergeant.

Corporal Smith is a brave soldier.

by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004