Warrant OfficerĪn officer appointed by the Secretary of the Army. The last officers to hold this rank served during and immediately following WWII. This is used in time of War where the Commanding Officer must be equal or of higher rank than those commanding armies from other nations.
The Chief of Staff of the Army is a four-star General. Commands all operations that fall within their geographical area. The senior level of Commissioned Officer typically has over 30 years of experience and service. Typically commands corps-sized units (20,000 to 45,000 Soldiers). Typically commands division-sized units (10,000 to 15,000 Soldiers). Assists in overseeing the staff’s planning and coordination of a mission. Serves as Deputy Commander to the commanding general for Army divisions. Also found as the chief of divisional-level staff agencies. Typically commands brigade-sized units (3,000 to 5,000 Soldiers), with a CSM as principal NCO assistant. May also be selected for brigade and task force Executive Officer. Typically commands battalion-sized units (300 to 1,000 Soldiers), with a CSM as principal NCO assistant. Serves as primary Staff Officer for brigade and task force command regarding personnel, logistical and operational missions. Instructs skills at service schools and combat training centers and is often a Staff Officer at the battalion level.
As a senior Lieutenant, they are often selected to be the Executive Officer of a company-sized unit (110 to 140 personnel).Ĭommands and controls company-sized units (62 to 190 Soldiers), together with a principal NCO assistant. Leads more specialized weapons platoons and indirect fire computation centers.
Leads platoon-size elements consisting of the platoon SGT and two or more squads (16 to 44 Soldiers).Ī seasoned lieutenant with 18 to 24 months service. Typically the entry-level rank for most Commissioned Officers.