| Private Trainee |
Private Trainee
Grade E-1, PVT |
Enlistees are given this rank upon their Induction into Service. To be inducted, an enlistee must pass the enlistment process which includes several written questionnaires, a voice interview on TS, and evidence of having the required software. Once inducted, the PVT is slated for a Tango Training Squad and scheduled for Basic Training.
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| Private Second Class |
Private Second Class
Grade E-2, PV2 |
Rank given to those who complete Basic Training. |
| Requirements: |
1. Graduate from the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP)
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| Private First Class |
Private First Class
Grade E-3, PFC |
Still new in the Unit, but not Green.
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| Requirements: |
1. Graduate RIP with honors OR: 1 month Time In Grade (TIG) as a PV2 and assignment to a competition squad.
2. Vitals posted.
3. Registered properly on AAO or BF2 Tracker.
4. Contributes in Squad and DMOS activities.
5. Contributes in the Forums.
6. Submission of personal profile.
7. No significant lapse in activity levels. |
| Specialist |
Specialist
Grade E-4, SPC |
A Specialist is a basic Ranger who has earned experience in Squad and DMOS activities, participated in competitive combat operations, and is a proven asset to the Squad. |
| Requirements: |
1. One month TIG at PFC.
2. Participated in no less than four official competitive matches.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in game.
4. Actively participates in Squad and DMOS operations.
5. Positively participates in Forums.
6. Able to assist the Fire Team Leader or Fire Team 2IC when needed. |
| Corporal |
Corporal
Grade E-4, CPL |
Corporal is not just a rank. It is the doorway to the NCO Corps. Corporals have established themselves as having leadership potential and worthy of consideration as a future Squad Leader. |
| Requirements: |
1. Two (2) months TIG as a PFC or 1 month as SPC.
2. Graduation from Warrior Leader Course.
3. Clear and decisive speech and writing abilities.
4. Participates in Squad and DMOS activities at a level of excellence.
5. Ability to conduct Fire Team training as directed by the Squad Leader.
6. Selected as a Fire Team Leader or 2IC.
7. Recommendation from Squad Leader |
| Sergeant |
Sergeant
Grade E-5, SGT |
The rank of Sergeant is the entree to a hallowed fraternity. Sergeants run the Army, of that there can be no doubt. A Sergeant is a proven leader and can lead a Chalk or even a Squad if necessary, as well as serve as NCOIC of a DMOS. The Sergeant is where the axe meets the stone.
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| Requirements: |
1. Two (2) months TIG as a SPC or 1 month as CPL.
2. Graduation from Ranger School and Warrior Leader Course.
3. Important part of Squad and DMOS activities.
4. Ability to write Fire Team or Squad Reports.
5. Ability to conduct Fire Team or Squad training as directed by the Squad Leader.
6. Selected as a Fire Team Leader.
7. Recommendation from Squad Leader.
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| Staff Sergeant |
Staff Sergeant
Grade E-6, SSG |
The Staff Sergeant is the first level of Senior NCO. He is a proficient and reliable Squad Leader. His leadership is crucial to the health of the Regiment. Not only does the Staff Sergeant excel in Squad leadership, he also shows the ablility to assist the Platoon Sergeant or even serve as one if called upon. |
| Requirements: |
1. Four (4) months TIG as a SGT.
3. Demonstrated success as a Squad Leader.
4. Shows leadership in all areas.
5. Ability to assist the Platoon Sergeant where necessary.
6. Recommendation by Company Leadership. |
| Sergeant First Class |
Sergeant First Class
Grade E-7, SFC |
The Sergeant First Class is the Platoon level NCO. He has proven himself not only an excellent Squad Leader in the past, but also an effective Platoon Sergeant. He has become a force to be reckoned with inside the Company and a trusted advisor and counselor to all junior NCOs and Rangers. Sergeants First Class are the very definition of "Senior NCO". |
| Requirements: |
1. Four (4) months TIG as a SSG.
2. Demonstrated success as a Platoon Sergeant.
3. Shows leadership in all areas.
4. Ability to assist the First Sergeant where necessary.
5. Recommendation of Command Staff. |
| Master Sergeant |
Master Sergeant
Grade E-8, MSG |
The rank of Master Sergeant says it all: Master of the art of leadership.
The Master Sergeant serves as the principal NCO in staff elements at
company and often higher levels. Although not charged with the enormous
leadership responsibilities of the First Sergeant, the Master Sergeant
is expected to dispatch leadership and other duties with the same
professionalism and to achieve the same results as the First Sergeant. |
| Requirements: |
1. Ten (10) months TIS overall.
2. Demonstrated success at all levels of NCO leadership.
3. Is the example to be followed in all areas.
4. Ability to assist the Command Staff where necessary.
5. Recommendation from the Officers of Command Staff |
| First Sergeant |
First Sergeant
Grade E-8, 1SG |
When you are talking about the First Sergeant you are talking about the
lifeblood of the Army. There can be no substitute of this position nor
any question of its importance. When First Sergeants are exceptional,
their units are exceptional, regardless of any other single personality
involved. Perhaps their rank insignia should be the keystone rather
than the traditional diamond. It is the First Sergeant at
whom almost all unit operations merge. The First Sergeant holds
formations, instructs platoon Sergeants, advises the Commander, and
assists in training of all enlisted members. |
| Requirements: |
1. One (1) year TIS.
2. Ability to assist the Company Commander or serve in his absence.
3. Ability to write Company Reports in lieu of the Company Commander.
4. Ability to actively participate in Command Staff activities and forums.
5. Sets the standard of excellence in leadership throughout the Regiment.
6. Demonstrated reputation of success as a Squad Leader and/or Platoon Sergeant.
7. Recommendation from the Commanding Officer of the Regiment |
| Sergeant Major |
Sergeant Major
Grade E-9, SGM |
The Sergeant Major is the principal Senior NCO of the Battalion. With a background of excellence in all areas of leadership including Company First Sergeant, the Sergeant Major represents the height of accomplishment in the NCO Corps. The Sergeant Major can move mountains, part the skies and place his boot where he wishes. |
| Requirements: |
1. Special appointment by the Commanding Officer of the Regiment
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| Command Sergeant Major |
Command Sergeant Major
Grade E-9, CSM |
The Command Sergeant Major is the principal Senior NCO of the Regiment. He assists the Commanding Officer and advises him on all matters relating the NCO Corps. The Command Sergeant Major is the undisputed ruler of the NCO Corps, and all NCOs, regardless of unit or posting, do well to take his advise. Junior Officers are wise in heeding his advice as well, because there is nothing the Command Sergeant Major does not know. |
| Requirements: |
1. Special appointment by the Commanding Officer of the Regiment
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| Warrant Officer 1 |
Warrant Officer 1
Grade W-1, WO1 |
Warrant officers possess a high degree of specialization in a particular field in contrast to the more general assignment pattern of other commissioned officers. Warrant officers command aircraft, maritime vessels, special units, and task organized operational elements.
To be given the rank of Warrant Officer 1, a Ranger must:
- Meet the requirements and graduate from Primary Flight School
- Be assigned a flight slot in the Battalion Aviation Detachment
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| Chief Warrant Officer 2 |
Chief Warrant Officer 2
Grade W-2, CW2 |
Warrant officers possess a high degree of specialization in a particular field in contrast to the more general assignment pattern of other commissioned officers. Warrant officers command aircraft, maritime vessels, special units, and task organized operational elements.
To be given the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2, a Ranger must:
- Have no less than 60 days time in grade (TIG) at WO1, less reserve time
- Demonstrate excellence as a Rotary Wing Aviator
- Earn at least one additional type rating (AH-6)
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| Chief Warrant Officer 3 |
Chief Warrant Officer 3
Grade W-3, CW3 |
Warrant officers possess a high degree of specialization in a particular field in contrast to the more general assignment pattern of other commissioned officers. Warrant officers command aircraft, maritime vessels, special units, and task organized operational elements.
To be given the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3, a Ranger must:
- Have no less than 60 days time in grade (TIG) at CWO2, less reserve time
- Demonstrate excellence as a Rotary Wing Aviator
- Earn at least two additional type ratings (AH-6, UH-60)
- Ability to serve as Flight Instructor
- Assigned as an Element Leader (2 ships)
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| Chief Warrant Officer 4 |
Chief Warrant Officer 4
Grade W-4, CW4 |
Warrant officers possess a high degree of specialization in a particular field in contrast to the more general assignment pattern of other commissioned officers. Warrant officers command aircraft, maritime vessels, special units, and task organized operational elements.
To be given the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4, a Ranger must:
- Have no less than 90 days time in grade (TIG) at CWO3, less reserve time
- Demonstrate excellence as an aviator and a leader
- Earn all available type ratings
- Demonstrated excellence as Flight Instructor
- Assigned as Flight Leader (4 ships)
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| Chief Warrant Officer 5 |
Chief Warrant Officer 5
Grade W-5, CW5 |
Warrant officers possess a high degree of specialization in a particular field in contrast to the more general assignment pattern of other commissioned officers. Warrant officers command aircraft, maritime vessels, special units, and task organized operational elements.
To be given the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5, a Ranger must:
- Receive special assignment as Detachment Leader
- Demonstrate excellence as a Rotary Wing Aviator and Instructor
- Rated in all aircraft types and can give type ratings to junior pilots
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| Second Lieutenant |
Second Lieutenant
Grade O-1, 2LT |
As the PV2 is the junior Ranger and the CPL is the junior NCO, the Second Lieutenant is a junior Commissioned Officer, learning what it means to no longer wear stripes. Second Lieutenants are freshly minted Company Commanders, and do well to take heed the advise of their First Sergeants. They also have a seat at the table of Command Staff, but also do well to listen more than speak.
Requirements:
1) Demonstrated excellence as a Ranger, NCO or Senior NCO
2) Selection for OCS or Field Commission Board and successful passing of same
3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment
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| First Lieutenant |
First Lieutenant
Grade O-2, 1LT |
The First Lieutenant has proven him/herself as a competent Company Commander and a trusted part of Command Staff. He has earned the confidence of his Rangers and continues to improve his Company and the Regiment as a whole.
Requirements:
1) Demonstrated excellence as a Company Commander
2) Three (3) months TIG at 2LT
3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment |
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| Captain |
Captain
Grade O-3, CPT |
To be promoted to Captain is to be the standard of excellence as a Company Commander and an Officer. The Captain enjoys universal respect from his Rangers and fellow Officers and has made the Regiment a better place because his Company has been made ever stronger.
1) Demonstrated excellence as a Company Commander
2) Trusted member of Command Staff
3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment
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| Requirements: |
1) Demonstrated excellence as a Company Commander
2) Trusted member of Command Staff
3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment
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| Brigadier General |
Brigadier General
Grade O-7, BG |
The Brigadier General usually commands a Brigade or serves as the deputy commander or staff officer of a Division or Corps. Since the 75th is a Regiment commanded by a Colonel, the rank of Brigadier General is only for specially appointed advisors to the Regiment. This is a high honor.
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| Requirements: |
| Long time service to the 75th Ranger Regiment. Appointed by Commanding Officer of 75th Ranger Regiment with unanimous vote from all Rangers. |
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