What rank do you have to be to command a battalion?

LIEUTENANT COLONEL
LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) The lieutenant colonel typically commands battalion-sized units (300 to 1,000 Soldiers) with a command sergeant major as an NCO assistant. He or she may also be selected for brigade and task force executive officer.

What is the order of rank in the British Army?

officer careers

• PRIVATE. When you start your Army training, you’ll be a Recruit.
• STAFF SERGEANT. A Staff Sergeant is sometimes known as a Colour Sergeant, and is a senior role where you’ll rely on both your resource and people management skills.
• 2ND LIEUTENANT.
• LIEUTENANT COLONEL.
• MAJOR GENERAL.

What does 2 stripes in the Army mean?

Airman First Class
Keep in mind the more stripes, the higher the rank! An Airman has one stripe, Airman First Class has two stripes, and a Senior Airman has three stripes.

What is the 2nd lowest rank in the Army?

Army Ranks – Enlisted and Officer, from Lowest to Highest

Pay Grade	Rank	Abbreviation
E-1	Private	PVT
E-2	Private Second Class	PV2
E-3	Private First Class	PFC
E-4	Specialist	SPC

What is the most senior rank in the British Army?

Also known as a 4 star General, this is the most senior rank in the British Army, and you will find that people at this rank include the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of the General Staff. Army ranks helps to define the roles and responsibilities of officers and soldiers in the British Army.

What are the ranks of commissioned officers in the Army?

Commissioned Officer Ranks 1 Officer Cadet (OCDT) 2 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) 3 Lieutenant (LT) 4 Captain (CAPT) 5 Major (MAJ) 6 Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) 7 Colonel (COL) 8 Brigadier (BRIG) 9 Major General (MAJGEN) 10 Lieutenant General (LTGEN) 11 General (GEN)

What is the rank of a general in the Australian Army?

The rank of Lieutenant General is referred to as ‘three star’ rank. General is the highest active rank of the Australian Army. The rank of General is only held when an Army Officer is appointed as the Chief of the Defence Force. The rank of General is referred to as ‘four star’ rank.

Is a brigadier a general officer rank in the Army?

Brigadier is not considered to be a General Officer rank by the British Army but rather a Field officer rank. Brigadiers can command a brigade or be a director of operational capability groups such as a director of staff.