Re: [DL] Question on Army Rank (ATTN: McGLOTHLIN)

[Olympiad1@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/26/00 11:31:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
darklord@dark-sky.net writes:

<< Quick Question... what would a soldier's rank be after 6yrs in the army,
 >  assuming average progression rates?
 >
 >  Thanks in advance.
 >
 >  --Dirk  >>

I'm going to re-post this with an ATTN: Chris McGlothlin, I know he's much 
more knowledgable than I... but I'll give you a useable answer until then.

Enlisted -  After 6 years, a man would probably be a Corporal at least.  If 
he was in a combat unit, definitely Corporal, probably Sergeant, possibly 1st 
Sergeant (?).

As an Officer, and it being a time of war (promotions usually come quicker 
during war) - minimum he would be a 2nd Lieutenant, and probably a Captain, 
possibly even a Major (especially, again, if he was in a combat unit, or a 
presigious posting).  Additionally, he could be given a brevet rank of much 
higher, if he particularly distinguished himself during his tenure.  (A 
brevet rank, if you don't know, is a commission, granted as an honor, 
promoting the officer without an increase in pay or authority.  Custer, for 
instance, was a Brigadier General (brevet), although he was actually only a 
Lt. Colonel in pay and responsibility, IIRC.)

Scott "probably am leaving out stuff, but this was a quick response" 
Mickelson