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The Origin of Rank
The American Military got most of the rank insignia from the British, America basing our original war ranked clothing off of the British tradition. -
When Ranks Were Given in the Army
Ranks were given to the soldiers 1775, being introduced by Captain John Hancock. -
First Symbols of Rank
When the U.S. Army was formed, as the Continental Army, they depicted rank by the color of your epaulets. An epaulet being an ornamental representation of your rank, that resided on a soldier's shoulder. -
The Importance of Rank
When it comes to a soldier's rank, it can tell you the importance of that individual, identifying their authority, responsibility, expertise, and leadership within the Army. -
Ranked Soldiers
Off the back soldiers, meaning the newly enlisted ones who joined in and are at the bottom of the food chain in the Army don't receive ranks when they first get in there. -
Rank Inferiority
Depending on the level of rank you are at, that diminishes your authority and superiority with your force. The higher the rank you are the more authority you hold over your troops. -
Lowered Rank
When you are a soldier and your rank is decreased that shows demotion in military rank as punishment for a crime or wrongdoing, imposed by a court-martial or other authority. -
Achieving 0-10 "Five Star General"
The highest rank in the Army would be 0-10 also known as a "Five Star General". Once you've reached 0-3 (Captain) does not mean you would have the opportunity of becoming ranked 0-10, promotions not being a sure thing afterwards. It all depends upon an individual's determination to reach and achieve a high standard rank. -
Branch Ranking Systems
Each branch does not share the same ranking, for each branch the ranks are different. -
Different Ways To Show Rank
When it comes to ranks in the Military there can be different ways a soldier shows their rank. A symbol for rank can include feathers, to strips, sashes, and even different weapons, that are shown by the owners. -
The Change from Epaulettes
Due to the Revolutionary War, America became in debt, not having enough money or supplies to make the decorated, multi-colored shoulder ranks. This was solved by instead replacing badges of smaller and simpler representation of the ranks, these order given by George Washington himself. -
The Rank Of General
The rank of a General was a four-star rank reserved for the Commanding General of the United States Army. This rank was held by three men ( Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and Philip Sheridan), from 1866 to 1888. -
Army Getting Rid Of Specialist Rank
When the Army chose to add the rank of command sergeant major the specialist ranks at E-8 and E-9 were abolished. This was because they were notional rather then actual. -
7 Star General
No person has ever been ranked at 7 star. This claim is argued, some stating that General George Washington after his passing became a 7 star general in 1976. -
5 Star Female General
Lori Robinson, (born January 27, 1959, Big Spring, Texas, U.S.), U.S. Air Force (USAF) general who served (2016–18). Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command. Robinson earned the rank of 5 star general and made military history by becoming the highest ranked woman in the United States Military.