¶ Ranks of Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps
Overview of all ranks, grouped by category. Click on each rank for details.
¶ Enlisted Ranks (E-1 to E-9)
The entry-level rank for new Marines. In this phase, they learn the fundamentals of the Marine Corps and their specific job.
In-game requirement: Joining the main group.
Promoted after basic training, these Marines have proven basic skills and take on more responsibility.
In-game requirement: Passing a Basic Training.
The most common rank in the Marine Corps. Lance Corporals are experienced team members and are seen as potential leaders.
In-game requirement: Passing your second Basic Training.
The first Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) rank. A Corporal leads small units like a fireteam and is directly responsible for their Marines.
In-game requirement: Passing your third Basic Training.
A Sergeant often leads a squad and plays a crucial role in the daily leadership and training of their subordinates.
In-game requirement: Passing you fourth Basic Training.
A Staff Sergeant (SSgt) leads larger units, often a platoon. They are responsible for tactics, logistics, and troop morale.
In-game requirement: Passing your fifth Basic Training.
Often called "Gunny," they are the backbone of the company, serving as an operational and tactical expert.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
A technical expert in their field. They advise officers and lead Marines at the battalion level in their area of specialty.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
The senior enlisted advisor to the company commander on personnel, discipline, and morale issues. They are the direct link to the enlisted Marines.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
Like the Master Sergeant, they are a technical expert, but at the highest enlisted level. They coordinate complex technical operations.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
The senior enlisted advisor for a battalion or regimental commander. They oversee adherence to standards and the welfare of all Marines.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
There is only one! They are the personal advisor to the Commandant of the Marine Corps and represent the interests of all enlisted Marines.
In-game requirement: Only achievable by getting handpicked or doing an application.
¶ Warrant Officers
A technical officer expert, selected from the NCO ranks to lead highly specialized tasks.
In-game requirement: Getting recommended or handpicked by a commanding officer.
A more experienced Warrant Officer with deeper expertise. They take on more complex projects and train others.
In-game requirement: Getting recommended for promotion by a commanding officer.
A senior technical officer employed at the company or battalion level, serving as a key advisor.
In-game requirement: Getting recommended for promotion by a commanding officer.
A subject matter expert at the highest level, leading strategic technical operations at the regimental level or higher.
In-game requirement: Getting recommended for promotion by a commanding officer.
The most senior technical specialist. CWO5s are masters of their craft and advise generals on strategic issues.
In-game requirement: Getting recommended for promotion by a commanding officer.
¶ Company-Grade Officers (O-1 to O-3)
The first officer rank. Typically leads a platoon and learns to make leadership decisions.
In-game requirement: Getting recommended as a commissioned officer and graduating from the Officer Candidate School.
A more experienced platoon leader who takes on more responsibility and often serves as a company's executive officer.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
Commands a company (approx. 100-200 Marines) or serves as a staff officer in a battalion. Carries significant responsibility.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
¶ Field-Grade Officers (O-4 to O-6)
Typically serves as an operations officer or executive officer in a battalion, planning complex missions.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
Commands a battalion (approx. 500-1,200 Marines) and is responsible for its overall readiness and effectiveness.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
Commands a regiment or a comparable unit. The highest staff officer rank before the general ranks.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
¶ General-Grade Officers (O-7 to O-10)
The first general officer rank. Leads a brigade and makes strategic decisions with far-reaching impacts.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
Commands a division (approx. 10,000-20,000 Marines) and is responsible for large-scale military operations.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
Commands a corps or a Marine Expeditionary Force. Is responsible for planning and executing campaigns.
In-game requirement: Only achievable in rank-locked divisional positions.
The highest rank. Generals command entire theaters of war or serve in the highest positions, such as the Commandant.
In-game requirement: Only achievable through HQ positions.