What does the t mean under stripes?

Technicians were inferior to non-commissioned officers of the same grade but superior to all grades below them. They had the same insignia as the regular rank of their grade, but with a cloth "T" inset below their stripes.
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What does the T under chevrons mean?

Initially, the technician ranks used the same insignia as staff sergeant, sergeant, and corporal, respectively, but on 4 September 1942, Change 1 to Army Regulation 600-35 added a "T" for "technician" underneath the standard chevron design that corresponded with that grade.
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What does T sergeant mean?

The technical sergeant (TSgt) is the second level of the NCO ranks in the Air Force. Technical sergeants are qualified to perform highly complex technical duties in addition to providing supervision. They're responsible for the career development of each subordinate under their supervision.
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What does the T mean on Army rank?

The rank of Technician 5th Grade was added by War Department on January 8, 1942, per Army Regulation 600-35. An update issued on September 4, 1942, added a letter "T" to the rank insignia. Those who held the rank were often addressed as corporal, though were often called a "tech corporal".
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How many stripes does a Master Sergeant have?

Staff Sergeant (four stripes) Technical Sergeant (five stripes) Master Sergeant (six stripes and tithe only rank approved for First Sergeant Duties) (See Figure 2).
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Why are sergeant stripes upside down?

In bootcamp the drill instructor told the platoon the reason we have our chevrons pointed up and the Navy has theirs pointed down (Air Force came later and took the traditional route) is because we surrendered during a battle against the Native Americans.
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Why is msgt called top?

In the Marine Corps, master sergeants may be referred to by the nickname of "Top". This usage is an informal one, however, and would not be used in an official or formal setting. Use of this nickname by Marines of subordinate rank is at the rank holder's discretion.
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What is an Army T 5?

Technician fifth grade (abbreviated as T/5 or TEC 5) was a United States Army technician rank during World War II. Those who held this rank were addressed as corporal, though were often called a "tech corporal".
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What is meant by the term T 4 Army?

Technician Fourth Grade ( T/4 or TEC4) was one of three United States Army technician ranks established on January 8, 1942, during World War II. Those who held this rank were often addressed as Sergeant. Technicians possessed specialized skills that were rewarded with a higher pay grade.
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Is TSgt a high rank?

It is the rank just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant. Within the enlisted Air Force, TSgt is known as the second hardest promotion to acquire, next to the promotion to Senior Master Sergeant, which is capped by federal law.
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Is technical sergeant a high rank?

What are a Technical Sergeant's Responsibilities? A technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force is the second non-commissioned officer rank and directly above staff sergeant. It is equivalent to the rank of staff sergeant in the Army/Marines, and petty officer first class in the Navy/Coast Guard.
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How much does a TSgt make a year?

Including the most common pay allowances, the average total compensation for a Technical Sergeant may range from $57,786.36 to $76,553.16 per year as of 2022.
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What is the T under sergeant stripes?

Technical sergeant was a rank in the United States Army until 1948. During World War II, it was abbreviated as TSgt. or T/Sgt.
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Who is the only 6 star general?

So yes, there is an equivalent of a six-star general rank on the books in the US Military, but it has only been given to two people in history: John J. Pershing and George Washington, Generals of the Armies of the United States of America.
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Is master sergeant a high rank in the Army?

Master Sergeant (MSG)

Sergeants Major are non-commissioned officers (NCO's) in the United States Army. They are the highest-ranking enlisted soldiers in the military.
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What did a TEC 4 do in ww2?

Technician 4, also referred to as Technician 4th Grade, was one of the three technician ranks established in 1942 during WWII. Technicians had specialized skills and those skills could be directly related to combat or support functions such as cooks and mechanics.
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Why are soldiers called privates?

Etymology. The term derives from the medieval term "private soldiers" (a term still used in the British Army), denoting individuals who were either hired, conscripted, or mustered into service by a feudal nobleman commanding a battle group of an army. The usage of "private" dates from the 18th century.
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Is staff sergeant a high rank?

In the Army hierarchy, the staff sergeant ranks above a sergeant and below a sergeant first class. They are all addressed as "sergeant" except in formal situations. Most staff sergeants are promoted from E5, but exceptional, lower-ranked soldiers sometimes make the cut.
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Who owns T3 Tactical?

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Is Petty Officer a high rank?

Petty officer is the lowest of the senior rating grades.
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Do you salute a master sergeant?

All military enlisted personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize a commissioned or warrant officer, except when it is inappropriate or impractical (for example, if you're carrying something using both hands).
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What are the 13 ranks in the army?

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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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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