Rank Structure

Entry-level rank. Assigned upon completing Basic Combat Training. No leadership responsibilities.

Requirement: Complete BCT

First automatic promotion after demonstrating basic competency and time in service.

Requirement: Time in service + conduct

Demonstrates reliability and basic soldiering skills. May assist junior soldiers.

Requirement: Activity + good standing

Technically proficient soldier with no command authority. Backbone of the enlisted corps.

Requirement: Evaluation + recommendation

First NCO rank. Responsible for the welfare, training, and discipline of junior soldiers.

Requirement: NCO board + evaluation

Leads a squad of soldiers. Experienced NCO with significant leadership responsibilities.

Requirement: Time as SGT + board

Senior NCO and primary advisor to platoon-level officers. Highly experienced leader.

Requirement: Senior NCO board

Senior technical and tactical expert. Advises commanders at company and battalion level.

Requirement: Command selection

Highest enlisted grade. Serves as principal advisor to commanders on all enlisted matters.

Requirement: Command appointment

Entry-level commissioned officer. Commands a platoon and is mentored by senior officers.

Requirement: Officer Candidate School

Experienced platoon leader. Often serves as executive officer of a company.

Requirement: Time as 2LT + evaluation

Commands a company of soldiers. Responsible for all training, welfare, and operations.

Requirement: Selection board

Senior officer serving as staff officer or executive officer at battalion level.

Requirement: Command selection

Commands a battalion. Responsible for large-scale operations and strategic planning.

Requirement: Senior board

Commands a brigade or serves as a senior staff officer. Highly experienced commander.

Requirement: High Command appointment

First general officer grade. Commands a division or serves as deputy commander.

Requirement: General officer selection

Commands a major division. Senior strategic leader within Fort Stewart.

Requirement: High Command

Deputy Commanding General. Assists the CG and oversees the officer corps.

Requirement: High Command

Commanding General of Fort Stewart. Final authority on all group matters and operations.

Requirement: Founder / High Command