Nicolaivich's definitions

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

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

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

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

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

army

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

After high school, James joined the Army.

by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004