Ranks

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 TeamSpeak, and evidence of having the required software. Once inducted, the RCT is slotted into the training platoon and scheduled for Basic Combat Training. Recruit and Private are the two entry level ranks for the unit.

1) Enlisted with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

Privates have completed Basic Combat Training and are awaiting completion of Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP). They are also encouraged to attend qualifications and schools if available.

1) Completion of Basic Combat Training.

Private Second Class is the rank obtained when all Entry Level Training has been completed. ELT consists of Basic Combat Training and Ranger Assessment and Selection Program.

1) Completed all Entry Level Training.

Private First Class is a solider who has a few weeks of experience in the unit and can successfully carry out orders.

1) One (1) month Time in Grade (TIG) as PV2.
2) Personal File Completed.
3) Contributes in the Forums.
4) No significant lapse in activity levels.

A Specialist is a basic soldier who has earned experience in Squad and DMOS activities, participated in competitive combat operations, and is a proven asset to the Squad.

1) Three (3) months Time in Grade (TIG) as PFC.
2) Personal File Completed.
3) Contributes in Squad and DMOS activities.
4) Contributes in the Forums.
5) Demonstrated proficiency in-game.

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. 

1) One (1) month Time in Grade (TIG) as SPC OR One (1) month Time in Grade (TIG) as PFC in a leadership billet.
2) Personal File Completed.
3) Graduation from Basic Leader Course (BLC).
4) Clear and decisive speech and writing abilities.
5) Participates in Squad and DMOS activities at a level of excellence.
6) Ability to conduct Squad training as directed by the Squad Leader.
7) Selected as a Squad Leader or Fireteam Leader.
8) Recommendation from Squad Leader and Promotion Board.

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.

1) Two (2) months Time in Grade (TIG) as CPL.
2) Completion of Basic Leader Course (BLC).
3) Important part of Squad and DMOS activities.
4) Ability to write Squad Reports.
5) Ability to conduct Squad training as directed by the Squad Leader.
6) Selected as a Squad Leader, Fireteam Leader or Platoon Medic.
7) Recommendation from Squad Leader and Promotion Board.

The Staff Sergeant 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 ability to assist the Platoon Sergeant or even serve as one if called upon.

1) Two (2) months Time in Grade (TIG) as SGT.
2) Demonstrated success as a Squad Leader or Platoon Medic.
3) Graduation from Advance Leader Course (ALC).
4) Ability to assist the Platoon Sergeant where necessary.
5) Recommendation from Promotion Board and Command Staff.

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".

1) Three (3) months Time in Grade (TIG) as 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.

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.

1) Eight (8) months Time in Service (TIS) overall.
2) Demonstrated success at all levels of NCO leadership.
3) Is an example to be followed in all areas.
4) Ability to assist the Command Staff where necessary.
5) Recommendation from the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

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.

1) Eight (8) months Time in Service (TIS) overall.
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) Assigned as a Company First Sergeant.
8) Recommendation from the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

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.

1) One (1) year Time in Service (TIS) overall.
2) Special appointment by the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

The Command Sergeant Major is the commanding senior NCO of any command element. With a background of excellence in all areas of leadership including Company First Sergeant, the Command Sergeant Major represents the height of accomplishment in the NCO Corps. The Command Sergeant Major is a beast of his own and not to be trifled with.

1) Special appointment by the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

 Aviation Center of Excellence (Aviation School) is the U.S. Army's main training academy for prospective Warrant Officers. The school is generally open to qualified enlisted personnel. Candidates who successfully complete the rigorous training curriculum receive formal commissions as U.S. Army Warrant Officers.

1) Completed all Entry Level Training.
2) Selected for Aviation School.
3) Approved by 4-160th SOAR Battalion Commander.

Appointed by warrant from the Secretary of the Army, Warrant Officer 1's are technically and tactically focused officers who perform the primary duties of technical leader, trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, and adviser.

1) Graduate Aviation School.
2) No significant lapse in activity levels.
3) Approved by 4-160th SOAR Battalion Commander.

Chief Warrant Officers become commissioned officers by warrant as determined by the President of the United States. Chief Warrant Officers are intermediate level technical and tactical experts who perform increased duties and responsibilities at the detachment through battalion levels.

1) Two (2) months Time in Grade (TIG) as WO1.
2) Contributes in Flight and DMOS activities.
3) Contributes in the Forums.
4) No significant lapse in activity levels.
5) Approved by 4-160th SOAR Battalion Commander.

Advanced-level experts who perform the primary duties that of a technical and tactical leader. They provide direction, guidance, resources, assistance, and supervision necessary for subordinates to perform their duties. CW3s primarily support operations levels from team or detachment through brigade.

1) Four (4) months Time in Grade as CW2.
2) Contributes in Flight and DMOS activities.
3) Contributes in the Forums.
4) No significant lapse in activity levels.
5) Approved by 4-160th SOAR Battalion Commander.

Senior-level experts in their chosen field. They primarily support battalion, brigade, division, corps, and echelons above corps operations. CW4s typically have special mentorship responsibilities for other WOs and provide essential advice to commanders on WO issues.

1) Demonstrated Excellence as a Pilot and/or Air Operations Officer.
2) Contributes in Flight and DMOS activities.
3) Contributes in the Forums.
4) No significant lapse in activity levels.
5) Recommendation from the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

Master-level technical and tactical experts that support brigade, division, corps, echelons above corps, and major command operations. They provide leader development, mentorship, advice, and counsel to WOs and branch officers. CW5s have special WO leadership and representation responsibilities within their respective commands.

1) Demonstrated Excellence as an Air Operations Officer.
2) Contributes in Flight and DMOS activities.
3) Contributes in the Forums.
4) No significant lapse in activity levels.
5) Recommendation from the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

Officer Candidate School (OCS) is the U.S. Army's main training academy for prospective Army Officers. The school is generally open to qualified enlisted non-commissioned officers. Candidates who successfully complete the training and selection, receive formal commissions as U.S. Army Officers and assume the ability to command Soldiers.

1) Selected for Officer Candidate School.

As the PV2 is the junior soldier 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 Platoon Leader, and do well to take heed the advise of their Platoon Sergeant & First Sergeants. They also have a seat at the table of Command Staff, but also do well to listen more than speak.

1) Demonstrated excellence as a Soldier, 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.

The First Lieutenant has proven him/herself as a competent Platoon Leader and a trusted part of Command Staff. He has earned the confidence of his soldiers and continues to improve his Platoon, Company and the Regiment as a whole.

1) Four (4) months Time in Grade as 2LT.
2) Demonstrated excellence as a Platoon Leader.
3) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

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 soldiers 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.

The Major is a Field Grade officer, one who is proven at all levels and can now be trusted with responsibilities that span the whole Regiment. The Major can serve as the Battalion Commander, Regimental Staff Officer, or even Regimental Executive Officer. All eyes are on the Major, for he assists the leadership of the Regiment in all areas.

1) Demonstrated excellence as a Commissioned Officer in all areas.
2) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

The Lieutenant Colonel has proven himself as the Regimental Executive Officer, serving at the Commanding Officer's right hand, and even in his stead when necessary. The LTC, as Executive Officer, oversees all day to day operations and activities of the Regiment at the direction of the Commanding Officer. His is a trusted and wise voice in the Command Staff as well, always assisting his Company Commanders and other junior officers.

1) Four (4) months Time in Grade (TIG) as MAJ.
2) Personally promoted by the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

The Colonel has one job only: to Command the Regiment. His is the final word on all things. His responsibility is all encompassing and all consuming. In short, he signs the checks.

1) Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

The Senior Airman is a master of calling all air assets in combat and support roles. The Senior Airman can support a platoon size element or assist the Company Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC).

1) Two (2) months Time in Grade (TIG) as A1C.
2) Personal File Completed.
3) Contributes in DMOS activities.
4) Contributes in the Forums.
5) Demonstrated proficiency in-game.

The entry level rank for U.S. Air Force fixed wing pilots. After proving themselves as rotary wing aviators, Chief Warrant Officers have the option to request a transfer to a fixed wing component. While they are afforded the autonomy and privileges of being a Commissioned Officer, U.S. Air Force Officers are not considered Command Staff. However, they have a great deal of responsibility to safely and properly deliver ordnance and manage taskings without supervision.

1) Two (2) months Time in Grade (TIG) as WO1.
2) Six (6) months Time in Service (TIS) overall.
3) Demonstrated excellence as a Chief Warrant Officer and Rotary Winged Aviator.
4) Approved by 4-160th SOAR Battalion Commander.
5) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.

The First Lieutenant has proven their ability as an experienced fixed wing pilot. They have a firm grasp on flight operations and are capable of further planning and coordination with other aviation assets and units. First Lieutenants are highly adaptable U.S. Air Force pilots and when needed, are more then able to fill a leadership position inside of aviation.

1) Four (4) months Time in Grade (TIG) as 2nd Lt.
2) Demonstrated excellence as a Fixed Wing Pilot.
3) Approved by 4-160th SOAR Battalion Commander.
4) Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Regiment.