Ranks provide a system of leadership that indicates a Soldier's level of expertise, responsibility and authority. Learn how ranks affect the total Army mission.

Jun 2, 2011 · What do all those ranks, symbols, and heraldry items mean?Learn all about them here.

1 day ago · The purpose of this site is to provide information on United States Army heraldic entitlements; how they are displayed, and how and why it is worn.

Sep 20, 2024 · Following the establishment of the General of the Army grade on December 14, 1944, Army Regulations 600-35 were changed to prescribe that Generals of the Army would …

Basic Pay is the base salary for a Soldier on active duty and is part of total military income. It is electronically distributed on the 1st and 15th of every month and the amount depends on …

A15: If an officer retires while serving in a Brevet Position, the DD Form 214 will have the officer's permanent rank listed (i.e., retired while serving in a Brevet Colonel Position, the DD Form 214 …

The soldier in the front rank and the soldier in the rank behind him formed a file. Soldiers typically stood between 18 inches and 4 or 5 feet apart, depending on the type of combat.

The distinction between civilian and military courtesy is that military courtesy was developed in a military atmosphere and has become an integral part of serving in uniform.

Soldiers are permitted to sew the name tape, U.S. Army tape, rank, and all authorized badges on all camouflage patterns of the combat uniform, Universal Camouflage Pattern, OEF-CP, and …

While the Army generally does not use the regimental command structure like it used to, the regimental heritage is kept to maintain the history and heraldry of many units.