What are the ranks in Philippine Army?

For enlisted personnel, from lowest to highest, are: (1) Private; (2) Private First Class; (3) Corporal; (4) Sergeant; (5) Staff Sergeant; (6) Technical Sergeant; (7) Master Sergeant; (8) Senior Master Sergeant; (9) Chief Master Sergeant; and (10) First Chief Master Sergeant or their equivalent in the Philippine Navy ...
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What are the ranks in the army lowest to highest in Philippines?

For enlisted personnel, from lowest to highest, they are: Private, Private First Class, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Technical Sergeant, Master Sergeant, Senior Master Sergeant, and Chief Master Sergeant or their equivalent in the Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force.
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What are Army ranks in order?

There are 13 enlisted Army ranks: private, private second class, private first class, specialist, corporal, sergeant, staff sergeant, sergeant first class, master sergeant, first sergeant, sergeant major, command sergeant major and sergeant major of the Army.
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What is the highest rank in the Philippines military?

The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP) is the highest military officer in the Armed Forces. He commands all its elements—The Philippine Air Force, Army, and Navy. He directly answers to the President of the Philippines, who is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
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What is your rank after graduating from PMA?

Graduates are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Philippine Army and Philippine Air Force and as ensigns in the Philippine Navy.
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Philippine Army Rank Classification



Is captain a high rank?

captain, a rank in the military and maritime service, and the highest-ranking company officer.
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What are the 7 military branches?

  • Army.
  • Marine Corps.
  • Navy.
  • Air Force.
  • Space Force.
  • Coast Guard.
  • National Guard.
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Which rank is highest in Army?

The highest military rank is O-10, or "five-star general." It is symbolized by five stars for each of the military services. Although it is currently a part of the military service rank system, no officer has been promoted to it since World War II, when the rank was created.
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Is Petty Officer a high rank?

Petty officer is the lowest of the senior rating grades.
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Is lieutenant higher than captain?

In the British Army and in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, a second lieutenant is the lowest ranking commissioned officer. Above him in those U.S. services comes a first lieutenant—lieutenant in the British Army—and then a captain.
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Which is higher Lt Col or major?

The rank of major has always been below that of lieutenant colonel. In a regiment commanded by a colonel, the major was third in command; in a battalion commanded by a lieutenant colonel, the major was second in command.
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What is SSG in military?

Staff Sergeant (SSG)
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Is Chief higher than captain?

Grades above captain are generally by appointment of the chief or sheriff. In addition, there must be vacancies for a higher rank. In police departments, the second-highest rank is usually similar to a chief of staff.
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Is facial hair allowed in the Army?

Army Beard and Mustache Regulations

Facial hair in the U.S. Army is not allowed, aside from mustaches. Army mustache regulation is tightly enforced as soldiers are expected to otherwise keep their face clean-shaved when in uniform.
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What is the youngest branch of the military?

The Air Force is the youngest branch and responsible for most aerial operations (though all branches have some). Its forces are comprised of "airmen" in Active Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard units. The Continental Navy was formed on 13 October 1775 for the Revolutionary War.
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Which military branch goes to war first?

The Marines are often the first on the ground in combat situations, leading the charge when conflict arises.
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How old is a captain in the Army?

In the U.S. army, something like 75%-80% of newly-commissioned Second Lieutenants are promoted to First Lieutenant (around age 25), perhaps 75%-80% of First Lieutenants are promoted to Captain (ages 28-29), and 75%-80% of Captains are promoted to Major (around ages 31-33).
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Can a captain date a lieutenant?

All the services prohibit personal and business relationships between officers and enlisted members, calling them prejudicial to good order and discipline. Personal relationships include dating, cohabitation, and any sexual relationship.
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Do PMA cadets get paid?

128 million will be in salaries and allowances of a cadet," he said. He said next year, when the military pay scale will be fully implemented, a cadet will receive a monthly base pay of P14,538, plus P1,800 subsistence allowance, P400 clothing allowance and P120 in cost of living allowance.
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What does goat mean in PMA?

FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City—The graduating class of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) had many stories to tell—one was that the class “goat,” or the graduate at the bottom of academic performance, was again a female.
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Is PMA a college?

Philippine Military Academy (PMA) is located at the Fort Gregorio del Pilar on Loakan Road, Baguio. It stands as an institution to build the future officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines whose primary purpose is to serve and protect the country.
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