#Marines enlisted ranks series

The rank of Staff Sergeant in the USMC was created in 1923 to coincide with the U.S. Not to be confused with the Platoon Sergeant rank, Staff Sergeants are more involved in technical duties such as communications, clerical duties, and administrative duties.

#Marines enlisted ranks series

rank)Ī rank that is not generally depicted in the series except at the scene where JP prevents Basilone from stealing the MP Jeep where the Staff Sergeant insignia is clearly visible. Elmo Haney (Uniform in Peleliu depicts a P.Sgt.Mitchell Paige (Referred to in the companion book).

John Basilone (Promoted to Gunnery Sergeant after transfer).

As the lowest level senior NCO involved in the company METL, platoon sergeants teach collective and individual tasks to soldiers in their squads, crews or equivalent small units. The platoon sergeant takes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. The platoon sergeant helps the commander to train the platoon leader and in that regard has an enormous effect on how that young officer perceives NCOs for the rest of his career. While 'Platoon Sergeant' is both a duty position and a rank, the platoon sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader, with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. John Basilone (promoted to Platoon Sergeant in the War Bonds tour).Sergeants serve as squad leaders in an infantry company while Platoon Sergeants supervise squad leaders and the platoon as a whole, and are second in command under the platoon commander. Nowadays, once a Marine reaches Sergeant, their promotion no longer derives from a composite or cutting score instead, they receive a Fitrep (Fitness Report). The rank Sergeant is the oldest rank in the Marine Corps. Among the marines to have this rank would be John Basilone. The first leading rank for Non-Commisioned Officers. Lew Juergens (busted down to Private after Melbourne).Romus Valton Burgin (promoted to Sergeant after the Battle of Okinawa).A Corporal is the Squad leader of Crew Served weapons such as Mortars and Machine Guns Other designation include Assistant Cook, Field Music Corporal and Steward's Assistant First Class. Because of its emphasis on small-unit tactics, the Marine Corps usually places Corporals in billets where other services would normally have an E-5 or E-6 in authority. In support units, they direct the activities of junior Marines and provide technical supervision. Theoretically, Marine Corporals generally serve as 'fire-team leaders,' commanding a 4-man team or unit of similar size. Marine Corps, though promotion to Corporal traditionally confers a large jump in authority and responsibility compared to promotion from Private through PFC. A Corporal is the lowest grade of non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Eugene Sledge and Merriel Shelton got their chevrons after their time in China. Jay De L'Eau (promoted to Corporal offscreen)Ī rarely seen rank in the series.Merriel Shelton (promoted to Corporal after the Battle of Okinawa).Eugene Sledge (promoted to Corporal after the Battle of Okinawa).Lew Juergens (promoted to Corporal, then demoted back to Private, then promoted back to this rank).Robert Leckie (Was busted down to Private four or five times).Specialized version include Field Music 1st Class and Steward's Assistant 2nd Class. Today it's comparable to a Lance Corporal. Most of the main characters were depicted with this rank, including Robert Leckie and Eugene Sledge. The most common rank depicted in the series. Loudmouth (Killed by a boulder on Cape Gloucester).Lew Juergens (presumably after Melbourne).Robert Leckie (promoted to Private First Class then busted down several times).A 'specialized' version of this rank is named Field Music and Stewards Assistant 3rd Class. Similar to the Army it will be held by either a Soldier or a Marine after an Article 15 or prisoners after conviction until they are dishonorably discharged. Most new, non-officer Marines begin their military career as a Private. A Marine Corps Private wears no uniform insignia. Marine Corps, Private (PVT) only refers to the lowest enlisted rank, just below Private First Class. A private rank has no insignia In the U.S. All enlisted Marines started with this rank, however, only a few of them were depicted with this rank in the series. Most of the main characters started with this rank, including Robert Leckie and Eugene Sledge.