Ranks in Order across All Branches of the Military

Military folks, need your help. I'm digging around information on military ranks and it gets a bit confusing with all the branches. Is there a way I could understand all branches' military ranks in order, or like a general order? Can someone break it down for me in basic terms?

Sure, here's a quick rundown:

In the United States, there are two primary categories of military rank across branches: Enlisted, and Officers. Enlisted ranks usually start from private/airman/basic seaman and go up to sergeant major/master chief. Officer ranks start from second lieutenant/ensign and move up to general/admiral.

Here's a basic comparison table:

Enlisted Ranks:

- Army & Marines: Private -> Corporal -> Sergeant -> Staff Sergeant -> Sergeant First Class -> Master Sergeant -> First Sergeant -> Sergeant Major

- Navy & Coast Guard: Seaman Recruit -> Seaman Apprentice -> Seaman -> Petty Officer Third Class -> Petty Officer Second Class -> Petty Officer First Class -> Chief Petty Officer -> Senior Chief Petty Officer -> Master Chief Petty Officer

- Air Force & Space Force: Airman Basic -> Airman -> Airman First Class -> Senior Airman -> Staff Sergeant -> Technical Sergeant -> Master Sergeant -> Senior Master Sergeant -> Chief Master Sergeant

Officer Ranks:

- Army, Air Force, & Marines: Second Lieutenant -> First Lieutenant -> Captain -> Major -> Lieutenant Colonel -> Colonel -> Brigadier General -> Major General -> Lieutenant General -> General

- Navy & Coast Guard: Ensign -> Lieutenant Junior Grade -> Lieutenant -> Lieutenant Commander -> Commander -> Captain -> Rear Admiral (lower half) -> Rear Admiral -> Vice Admiral -> Admiral

- Space Force: Second Lieutenant -> First Lieutenant -> Captain -> Major -> Lieutenant Colonel -> Colonel -> Brigadier General -> Major General -> Lieutenant General -> General

In every branch, the higher the rank, the more responsibility a soldier/sailor/airman possesses.

Remember, it's not just about the rank, but also the responsibility that comes with it! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more detailed questions about a specific rank or branch.