US Army Ranks and Responsibilities

The video provides a comprehensive overview of the US Army ranks, starting from the lowest enlisted rank of Private to the highest rank of General of the Army. It explains the roles and responsibilities associated with each rank, including enlisted ranks, warrant officers, and commissioned officers. The video also highlights the leadership roles within the enlisted ranks and the technical expertise of warrant officers. Viewers are encouraged to engage by sharing their thoughts on the backbone of the US Army.

What is the lowest enlisted rank in the US Army?

• Private

• Corporal

• Sergeant

• Specialist

Which rank is associated with the E4 pay grade and generally has fewer responsibilities than a Corporal?

• Sergeant

• Private First Class

• Specialist

• Staff Sergeant

What is the primary role of a Staff Sergeant in the US Army?

• To act as a technical expert

• To serve as the senior enlisted adviser

• To be in contact with a larger number of soldiers

• To command a division unit

Which rank is considered the principal non-commissioned officer at the battalion level?

• Command Sergeant Major

• Sergeant Major

• First Sergeant

• Master Sergeant

Who serves as the senior enlisted adviser and consults the Chief of Staff of the Army?

• Sergeant Major of the Army

• Command Sergeant Major

• Master Sergeant

• First Sergeant

What is the role of a Warrant Officer 1 in the US Army?

• To command a brigade

• To serve as a primary staff officer

• To be in charge of a company

• To act as an adaptive technical expert

As the rank of a Warrant Officer increases, what else increases?

• Responsibility and expertise

• Number of soldiers commanded

• Geographical area of command

• Pay grade

What is the entry-level rank for most commissioned officers in the US Army?

• First Lieutenant

• Captain

• Major

• Second Lieutenant

Which rank is typically in charge of a battalion-sized unit?

• Colonel

• Lieutenant Colonel

• Major

• Brigadier General

During what circumstances is the rank of General of the Army used?

• During peacetime

• During times of war

• For training exercises

• For ceremonial purposes