US Military (All Branches) Enlisted Ranks Explained – What is a Chief? Sergeant? Private?

US Military’s Enlisted Ranks and Titles

This is an executive summary of the US Military’s Enlisted Ranks and Titles. Enlisted Ranks are designated as E for Enlisted and are numbered 1-9, with 1 being the youngest recruit and 9 being the senior enlisted advisors. Enlisted men and women who become leaders are called Non-Commissioned Officers or NCOs….