DEPART. OF DEFENSE

US MARINE CORPS

      There are 13 enlisted ranks in the U.S. Army: 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. In general terms these Army ranks are broken down into three groups - Junior Enlisted (E-1 through E-4), NCOs (E-4 through E-6) and Senior NCOs (E-7 through E-9).

ARMY JUNIOR ENLISTED RANKS  NIŽI VOJNIČKI ČINOVI KOPNENE VOJSKE

      Niži vojnički činovi (redovi i specijalisti) dobijaju unapređenja automatski na osnovu vremena provedenog u službi i platnom razredu. Redova unapređuju u Redova 2 klase nakon šest mjeseci službe, a Redov 2. klase u 1 klasu stupa sa 12 mjeseci staža i 4 mjeseca u platnom razredu. U pravilu, vojnik postaje Specijalist nakon odsluženo minimalno 2 godine i završetka specijalističke obuke.

      Junior Enlisted in the Army - Privates and Specialists - are promoted automatically based on their time in service and time in pay grade. Privates (E-1) are promoted to Private 2nd Class after completing six months of service and PV2's are normally promoted to PFC when the have 12 months' time in service and 4 months' time in grade. In general, Soldiers earn the rank of Specialist (E-4) after having served a minimum of two years and attending a specific training class.

PRIVATE (E-1)  REGRUT

      Redov (Private E-1) je najniži čin u Kopnenoj vojsci, uobičajeno ga nose regruti za vrijeme osnovne obuke (Basic Combat Training (BCT)) ali se čin može „dodijeliti“ i drugom vojniku kao dio disciplinske kazne. Regruti (recruits, trainees) ne nose činove i nadimak im je „fuzzies“, što aludira na praznu crnu velkro podlogu na rukavu, na kojoj će kasnije nositi čin. Osnovni zadaci redova su izvršavanje naredbi nadređenih oficira. Prvi čin dobijaju automatski nakon šest mjeseci obuke.

      Private (PVT) is the lowest enlisted rank in the United States Army hierarchy, and is the entry-level rank for trainees beginning Basic Combat Training (BCT). Entry-level Privates do not wear any rank insignia, and may be referred to as "recruits", "trainees", or informally as "fuzzies," which is referring to the blank black velcro patch on a PVT's uniform sleeve, that will later hold their rank insignia. The primary responsibility of a Private is to obey the orders of their superior officers to the best of their abilities. A PVT will be automatically promoted to pay grade PV2 after six monthes of service.

PRIVATE 2nd CLASS (E-2)  REGRUT 2 KLASE

      Redov 2 (Private (PV2)) je drugi najniži rang u vojnoj hijerarhiji. Nosi čin od jednog ševrona, obrnutog žutog slova V. Glavne su mu dužnosti slijediti naredbe predpostavljenih. Ovaj se čin stječe automatskinakon šest mjeseci službe. Ovaj čin dobijaju svi vojnici koji završe osnovnu i naprednui individualnu obuku (AIT) te budu raspoređeni u aktivne jedinice Kopnene vojske.

      Private (PV2) is the second-lowest paygrade in the Army's ranking hierarchy, directly above Private (PVT), or recruit. A Private (PV2) wears a rank insignia of a single chevron, an inverted yellow V. A Private's main duties are to follow the orders of their superior officer(s) to the best of their ability. Incoming recruits are promoted to the rank of Private (PV2) automatically after six monthes. The rank of PV2 is attained by all those soldiers who graduate basic training and their advanced individual training (AIT) and arrive and integrate into an active Unit in the United States Army.

PRIVATE 1st CLASS (E-3)  REGRUT 1 KLASE

ARMY SPECIALIST (E-4)  VOJNIK SPECIJALIST

      Specialist (SPC) is considered one of the junior enlisted ranks in the U.S. Army. Ranked above Private First Class (E-3) and holding the same pay grade as the Corporal, the Specialist is not considered an NCO. The Specialist's job is focused on technical expertise and they normally have less personnel leadership responsibilities than Corporals. they are often promoted to the E-4 pay grade due to enlisting. Those enlisting with a four year college degree or who have certain specialized civilian skills or training can enter BCT as a Specialist.

ARMY NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS  PODOFICIRSKI ČINOVI KOPNENE VOJSKE

      Kao i kod većine ostalih oružanih snaga i Kopnena vojska SAD-a smatra činove E-4 i više kao podoficirske. Kaplar (Corporal E-4) pripada nižim podoficirskim činovima, ali imaju autoritet kao i ostali podoficiri.

      Like nearly all the other branches of the Armed Forces, the United States Army consider all ranks E-4 and above to be NCOs. Corporals (E-4) are referred to as junior NCOs, however, they are given the same respect as any other NCO. Like the junior enlisted ranks commanders may advance soldiers on an accelerated basis.

CORPORAL (E-4)  KAPLAR

SERGEANT (E-5)  NAREDNIK

STAFF SERGEANT (E-6)  ŠTABNI NAREDNIK

ARMY SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS  VIŠI PODOFICIRSKI ČINOVI KOPNENE VOJSKE

      Iako vojska ne pravi službenu razliku u strukturi činova, uvršteni činovi narednika prve klase i više (E-7 – E-9) općenito se nazivaju višim podoficirima i oni nose sve veće razine odgovornosti i zahtijevaju veće razine razlikovanja i poštovanja. Iako postoje samo tri platna razreda, činovi SNCO-a zapravo pokrivaju šest zasebnih činova ili naziva – narednik prve klase (narednik voda) (Sergeant First Class (Platoon Sergeant), glavni narednik (Master Sergeant), prvi narednik (First Sergeant), glavni narednik (Sergeant Major), komandni glavni narednik (Command Sergeant Major) i glavni narednik vojske (Sergeant Major of the Army). Za razliku od procesa promaknuća od redova do štabnog narednika, komandir jedinice ima malo veze s procesom napredovanja u činove starijih podoficira. Ova napredovanja su potpuno centralizirana u Glavnom štabu Ministarstva vojske (HQDA).

      Although the Army does not make the official distinction in the rank structure, enlisted ranks of Sergeant First Class and above (E-7 – E-9) are generally referred to as Senior NCOs and they carry increasing levels of responsibility and demand greater levels of respect and deference. Although there are only three pay grades, the SNCO ranks actually cover six separate ranks or designations – Sergeant First Class (Platoon Sergeant), Master Sergeant, First Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major, and the Sergeant Major of the Army. Unlike the promotion processes for Private through Staff Sergeant, unit commander have little to do with the promotion process to the SNCO ranks. These promotions are completely centralized at the Head Quarters of the Department of the Army (HQDA).

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS (PLATOON SERGEANT) (E-7)  NAREDNIK PRVE KLASE (NAREDNIK VODA)

      SFC je prva razina na kojoj se termin viši podoficir ispravno primjenjuje. Narednik voda ili narednik prve klase općenito ima 15 do 18 ili više godina vojnog iskustva i od njega se s pravom očekuje da to iskustvo iskoristi u brzim i točnim odlukama koje su u najboljem interesu misije i vojnika. Ovisno o iskustvu i rasporedu zadataka, uloga SFC-a može biti uloga narednika voda ili podoficira (odgovornog podoficira) odjeljenja.

      „Narednik voda“ ('Platoon Sergeant') je dužnost, a ne čin; narednik voda je primarni pomoćnik i savjetnik zapovjednika voda, s odgovornošću za obuku i brigu o vojnicima. Vođenje voda u odsutnosti starješine preuzima narednik voda. Narednici vodova podučavaju vojnike u njihovim vodovima, posadama ili ekvivalentnim malim jedinicama kolektivnim i pojedinačnim zadacima. Zvanje narednika voda smatra se ključnim u komandnoj strukturi Kopnene vojske. Narednik voda obično ima nekoliko štabnih narednika koji rade pod njegovim izravnim vodstvom.

      The SFC is the first level at which the term senior NCO properly applies. The platoon sergeant or sergeant first class generally has 15 to 18 years or more of military experience and is rightfully expected to bring that experience to bear in quick, accurate decisions that are in the best interest of the mission and the soldier. Depending on experience and billet assignments, the SFC's role may be that of platoon sergeant or NCOIC (NCO in Charge) of the section.

      'Platoon Sergeant' is a duty position, not a rank; the platoon sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader, with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The platoon sergeant takes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. Platoon sergeants teach collective and individual tasks to soldiers in their squads, crews or equivalent small units. The position title of platoon sergeant is considered key in the command structure of the Army. The platoon sergeant generally has several staff sergeants who work under his direct leadership.

MASTER SERGEANT (E-8)  GLAVNI NAREDNIK

FIRST SERGEANT (E-5)  PRVI NAREDNIK

SERGEANT MAJOR  (E-5)  VIŠI NAREDNIK

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR  (E-9)  KOMANDNI VIŠI NAREDNIK

SERGEANT MAJOR of the ARMY  (E-10)  ARMIJSKI VIŠI NAREDNIK

OBSOLETE RANKS  UKINUTI ČINOVI

TEHNICIAN 5th CLASS  TEHNIČAR 5. KLASE

ARMY SPECIALIST   VOJNIK SPECIJALIST