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What is the order of ranks in the British Army?
General rank information
| Officer Rank | Typical Command Size | Typical command appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | 30 Soldiers. | Platoon/troop. |
| Captain | Between 50 and 120 soldiers. | Company/battery/squadron. |
| Major | Up to 120 soldiers and officers. | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Up to 650 soldiers and officers. | Battalion/ regiment/battlegroup. |
What are the ranks in the Army lowest to highest UK?
British Army Ranks (from the lowest to the most senior)
- Lance Corporal.
- Corporal.
- Sergeant.
- Company Sergeant Major.
- Regimental Sergeant Major.
How much do SAS get paid UK?
SAS soldiers’ pay ranges from less than £25,000 a year to around £80,000, depending on their skills and rank. This compares with a basic £13,000 for privates in other regiments.
What military rank is the Queen?
Living Members of the Royal Family
| Name of royal | Branch of service | Rank whilst active |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom | Auxiliary Territorial Service, British Army | Subaltern (equivalent to Army Lieutenant), Junior Commander (equivalent to Army Captain) |
| Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster Crest of Lord Ulster | British Army | Major |
What are the ranks in the SAS?
22 SAS is divided into 4 main Squadrons – A,B, D & G.
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HQ Element
- At the head of each squadron is the OC (Officer Commander), usually an Army major.
- The 2nd in Command, or 2ic, with the rank of captain.
- Operations Officer.
- Squadron Sergeant Major (SSM)
- Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant (SQSM)
- Staff Sergeant.
Is Colonel higher than Captain?
U.S. Marine Corps insignia of the rank of colonel.
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Colonel (United States)
| Colonel | |
|---|---|
| Next higher rank | Brigadier general |
| Next lower rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Equivalent ranks | Captain (United States Navy and United States Coast Guard) |
What are military ranks in order?
The sequence of ranks for Enlisted Soldiers are as follows:
- Private/PVT (E-1) …
- Private/PV2 (E-2) …
- Private First Class/ PFC (E-3) …
- Specialist/SPC (E-4) / Corporal/CPL (E-4) …
- Sergeant/SGT (E-5) …
- Staff Sergeant/SSG (E-6) …
- Sergeant First Class/SFC (E-7) …
- Master Sergeant/MSG (E-8)
What is the Army ranks in order?
Commissioned officer ranks
| Rank group | General/flag officers | Field/senior officers |
|---|---|---|
| Ugandan Land Forces v t e | General | Lieutenant colonel |
| Ugandan Air Force v t e | ||
| General | Lieutenant Colonel | |
| Rank group | General/flag officers | Field/senior officers |
What rank is higher than Captain?
U.S. Military Ranks
| Pay Grade | Army and Marine Corps | Navy and Coast Guard 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | Captain | Lieutenant |
| 0-4 | Major | Lieutenant Commander |
| 0-5 | Lieutenant Colonel | Commander |
| 0-6 | Colonel | Captain |