From Private to First Sergeant, from Second Lieutenant to General: Understanding Military Ranks in One Article

Source: Global Times
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Friends, hello everyone

Every time you see the dashing soldiers

Are you confused about their ranks?

Don't worry, today let's follow the editor

From Private to First Sergeant

From Second Lieutenant to General

Let's understand military ranks at once

So you won't be confused anymore

The officer ranks are divided into "three levels and ten ranks"

Generals are divided into General, Lieutenant General, and Major General

Colonels are divided into Senior Colonel, Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, and Major

Lieutenants are divided into Captain, First Lieutenant, and Second Lieutenant

The soldier ranks are divided into

Non-commissioned officer ranks and conscript ranks

The non-commissioned officer ranks are divided into "three levels and seven ranks"

Senior Non-commissioned Officer: First Sergeant

Second Sergeant, Third Sergeant

Intermediate Non-commissioned Officer: First Corporal, Second Corporal

Junior Non-commissioned Officer: Sergeant, Private First Class

The conscript ranks from high to low

Are divided into Private First Class and Private

Source: China Military Herald

Classification
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Size
Not applicable
Activity
Explanation of military ranks
Location
Unit
Chinese Armed Forces
Time
Not applicable
Equipment
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Summary

The report explains the hierarchy of military ranks in the Chinese Armed Forces, detailing the classifications from Private to General. It categorizes officer ranks into three levels and outlines the structure for soldiers, including various ranks such as Corporal and Private. This information clarifies the military ranking system for better understanding.

Key Facts
  • The report outlines the hierarchy of military ranks in the Chinese Armed Forces.
  • It categorizes ranks into three levels for officers and soldiers.
  • The officer ranks include General, Colonel, and Lieutenant, while soldier ranks include Private and Corporal.