UNITED STATES DEFENSE FORCE
Regulation 3: Ranks and Offices
INDEX
| Chapter | Chapter and Subsection Title |
| 1 | Enlisted Ranks |
| 2 | Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks |
| 3 | Warrant Officer Ranks |
| 4 | Commissioned Officer Ranks |
| 5 | Office Motto Display |
| Subsection 1. US Navy | |
| Subsection 2. US Army | |
| Subsection 3. US Marine Corps | |
| Subsection 4. US Air Force |
CHAPTER 1. ENLISTED RANKS
Enlisted ranks are the most junior personnel of USDF. They are expected to carry out basic duties (recruitment), as well as complete several trainings that will prepare them for a future career within USDF. It is expected that enlisted personnel reach JNCO ranks within 3 days of their enlistment. Enlisted personnel are not eligible for any office membership.
CHAPTER 2. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER RANKS
Non-Commissioned Officers are the backbone of USDF. They carry out majority of the duties around the headquarters, and are eligible to join some offices. Non-Commissioned Officer ranks are further divided into two categories: Junior and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers. Senior Non-Commissioned Officers are eligible to hold office and branch command positions (OHNCO and BHNCO only).
| PAYGRADE | AIR FORCE | ARMY | MARINES | NAVY |
| E4 (JNCO) | Senior Airman (SrA) | Corporal (CPL) | Corporal (Cpl) | Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) |
| E5 (JNCO) | Staff Sergeant (SSgt) | Sergeant (SGT) | Sergeant (Sgt) | Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) |
| E6 (JNCO) | Technical Sergeant (TSgt) | Staff Sergeant (SSG) | Staff Sergeant (SSgt) | Petty Officer First Class (PO1) |
| E7 (SNCO) | Master Sergeant (MSgt) | Sergeant First Class (SFC) | Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) | Chief Petty Officer (CPO) |
| E8 (1) (SNCO) | N/A | Master Sergeant (MSG) | Master Sergeant (MSgt) | N/A |
| E8 (SNCO) | Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) | First Sergeant (1SG) | First Sergeant (1stSgt) | Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) |
| E9 (SNCO) | Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) | Sergeant Major (SGM) | Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) | Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) |
| E9 (OHNCO) | Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM) | Command Sergeant Major (CSM) | Sergeant Major (SgtMaj) | Command Master Chief Petty Officer (CMDCM) |
| E9 (BHNCO) |  | Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) | Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SgtMajMC) | Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) |
Warrant Officers are responsible for assisting Commissioned Officers in carrying out their daily duties, as well as supervising HQ, spotting individuals that deserve a promotion, as well as action these promotions. Warrant Officers are eligible to hold command positions within their offices, and branches (up to ML2).
CHAPTER 4. COMMISSIONED OFFICER RANKS
Commissioned Officers are considered the leaders of USDF. They are responsible for supervision, leadership, and organization of the headquarters, their offices, and branches. Commissioned Officers are eligible to hold senior command positions within USDF. Commissioned Officers ranked O1-O3 are considered Company Grade, Officers O4-O6 are considered Field Grade, and those ranked O7 or higher are considered Flag Grade Officers. Additionally, Officers O1-O4 are considered Junior Officers, and those ranked O5+ are Senior Officers.
CHAPTER 5. OFFICES
Subsection 1. US Navy
The following table contains the Navy motto display for each office:
Subsection 2. US Army
The following table contains the Army motto display for each office:
Subsection 3. US Marine Corps
The following table contains the Marines motto display for each office:
Subsection 4. US Air Force
The following table contains the Air Force motto display for each office:
NOTE: All O5+ personnel are required to hold a command position.
Signed,
Controllable.
Secretary of Defense
Edited:
P.P. (Per Procurationem)
Office of Strategy, Plans and Capabilities
This legislation is subject to change by the SecDef without warning or notice. Furthermore, the SecDef reserves the right to issue "Standing Orders" which overrule the Legislation when deemed appropriate.
