Like all U.S. military personnel, Army soldiers are paid a minimum basic pay based on rank and years of service. The basic pay increased by 5.2% in 2024 (the highest increase of the past two ...

Understanding military ranks can be tricky, especially when it comes to knowing the military ranks in order.

What are the U.S. military ranks? These are the Army ranks, Air Force ranks, Coast Guard ranks, Marine Corps and Navy ranks, also known as Navy rates.

As American Army generals and Navy admirals became commanders of joint Allied forces, some found themselves in the awkward position of giving orders to officers of higher rank from other countries.