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6 unusual facts about Enlisted rank


Enlisted rank

In the British Armed Forces and the armed force of other Commonwealth countries (except Canada), the equivalent term in respect of armies and air forces is Other Rank (or OR for short), while navies use the term rating.

Indians in Fiji

In 1934, Governor Fletcher, enacted a policy which warranted an Indian Platoon within the Fiji Defence Force consisting entirely of enlisted-ranked Indians.

Naval Intelligence Professionals

It is an association of active duty, retired and reserve officers, enlisted personnel, and civilians who serve or have served within the Naval Intelligence community, as well as those in certain other categories who qualify as a nonvoting Subscriber.

Navy counselor

They are responsible for enlisted and officer recruiting and career information programs, and supervise and coordinate interviewing and counseling.

Other ranks

Enlisted rank, the equivalent term in the United States and many non-Commonwealth nations

United States military bands

Officially designated in 1925, the United States Navy Band is composed of 172 enlisted musicians and four officers.


Frank S. Scott

Corporal Frank S. Scott (December 2, 1883 – September 28, 1912) was the first enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces to lose his life in an aircraft accident.


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Airman basic

In March 1952, the Air Council and United States Air Force Chief of Staff General Hoyt Vandenberg adopted a number of changes to the U.S. Air Force enlisted rank structure that had been recommended by studies made in 1950 and 1951.