Non-commissioned Ranks

Non-commissioned ranks (NCO) ranks cover those which have additional responsibilities attached to them. When promoted to a Non-commissioned rank the holder bears some responsibility in either the Operational Chain of Command (OPCOC) or Organisational Chain of Command (ORGCOC). To achieve Non-commissioned rank the holder can; ORGCOC: apply and be selected to join the units staff via one of it's command units based on their interests OPCOC: achieve and maintain Approved Regular Field Leader (ARFL) status in accordance with the units Field Leading Policy In both cases, unlike enlisted ranks if the holder exits the staff position or no longer holds the ARFL status then the rank is requisitioned and their rank reverts to the applicable rank from the enlisted table. In this way, the requirements for Non-commissioned ranks allow for a holder to transition between a Non-commissioned rank and enlisted rank, without having to progress from the lowest grade again. Grade Prefix Rank Requirements E-4 Cpl Corporal Appointed to ORGCOC in a staff position or; Squad Approved Regular Field Leader (S-ARFL) E-5 Sgt Sergeant Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Squad Approved Regular Field Leader (S-ARFL) and;150 combat hours 50 practice hours 12 months ATIU 8 months CATIG as Corporal E-6 SSG Staff Sergeant Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Platoon Approved Regular Field Leader (P-ARFL) and;300 combat hours 100 practice hours 19 months ATIU 10 months CATIG as Sergeant E-7 SFC Sergeant First Class Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Platoon Approved Regular Field Leader (P-ARFL) and;400 combat hours 125 practice hours 27 months ATIU 12 months CATIG as Staff Sergeant E-8 MSG Master Sergeant Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Company Approved Regular Field Leader (C-ARFL) and;500 combat hours 150 practice hours 36 months ATIU 14 months CATIG as Sergeant First Class E-8 1SG First Sergeant Actively appointed in Staff Position or; Company Approved Regular Field Leader (C-ARFL) and;By appointment of the Commanding Officer 700 combat hours 200 practice hours 53 months ATIU 14 months CATIG as Master Sergeant E-9 SGM Sergeant Major By appointment of the Commanding Officer E-9 CSM Command Sergeant Major By appointment of the Commanding Officer