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General FAQs

• How is the Army organized?

  1. Fireteam: 4 soldiers
  2. Squad: 4-10 soldiers
  3. Platoon: 16-44 soldiers
  4. Company: 60-200 soldiers
  5. Battalion: 4-6 companies
  6. Brigade: 2-5 battalions
  7. Division: 3 or more brigades
  8. Corps: 2 or more  divisions
  9. Field Army: 2 or more corps
  10. Army Group: 2 or more field armies

• What is the highest rank in the Army?

  The "Five-Star General of the Army" is considered to be the highest rank/title an officer can achieve in the Army. However, this title is reserved only for wartime used and is not currently used by the U.S. Army. 

• What is the lowest rank in the Army?

  There are thirteen enlisted Army ranks, namely, the 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. Among all the ranks stated above, Private (E1) is considered as the lowest rank in the Army. 

• How long does it take to rank up in the Army?

  A soldier serving the Army usually ranks up after completing its basic combat training or after its six months service in the Army. However, some can accelerate their promotion process by performing additional training and schooling opportunities. Usually, a rank up occurs upon the request of their supervisor.
   

• How do I join the U.S. Army?

  1. You must be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien
  2. You must be at least 17 to 35 years old (17-year old applicants require parental consent)
  3. You must have a high school diploma with very few exceptions
  4. You must be physically fit and must pass the physical medical exam
  5. You must have no more than two dependents
  6. You must pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test with a minimum score of 31