Enlisted promotions are competitive and are based on specific vacancies that occur within MOSs. Each year, Congress states, by law, what percentage of Marines can serve in each grade above Corporal. The Marine Corps takes the number of available openings it has for each enlisted rank and then assigns them to different MOSs. Because there are a finite number of positions within each MOS, promotion to the ranks of Corporal and above require an intense devotion to the duties of that MOS.
Gain direct access to a Marine Recruiter who has fought alongside Marines and is prepared to show you how to become one. One doesn't consider an endeavor of this magnitude without having questions. Here are some of the most common. Request Information. Marine Corps Ranks. Warrant Officer Ranks Warrant officer Marines are officer-level technical specialists in their respective fields, providing leadership, training, and extensive knowledge to the Marines in their MOS.
FAQS One doesn't consider an endeavor of this magnitude without having questions. See if you have what it takes to become a Poolee. Request Information Locations. The rank of PFC was established in to mirror a similar rank added to the Army structure. Private first class is the first promotion toward becoming an integral part of the Marine Corps. PFCs are the backbone of the Marines.
The PFC's job is to apply their new technical skills while continuing to learn and develop new skills. Like achieving PFC, this promotion is virtually automatic for those who meet the basic promotion criteria. Lance Corporal is the third enlisted rank E-3 in the Marine Corps. The rank of lance corporal was established permanently in , but the term dates back to the early s.
Lance corporal is your next step in becoming an integral part of the Marine Corps. Lance corporals are expected to continue to apply thier technical training, in addition to learning and developing leadership skills.
Moving up the Ranks: Unlike the ranks of PFC and LCpl, to be worthy of the title "non-commissioned officer," you must demonstrate that you are capable of handling the demands of the next higher grade by meeting basic eligibility requirements and competing in a Marine Corps-wide, Composite Score competition, which is intended to promote the best qualified candidates. NCOs are responsible for the lives of their men in or out of combat situations.
These Marines are leaders of men and much more. They represent the unwavering traditions of duty and dedication to their assigned mission. I am an NCO, dedicated to training new Marines and influencing the old. I am forever conscious of each Marine under my charge, and by example will inspire him to the highest standards possible.
I will strive to be patient, understanding, just, and firm. I will commend the deserving and encourage the wayward. I will never forget that I am responsible to my Commanding Officer for the morale, discipline and efficiency of my men. Their performance will reflect an image of me. Corporal E-4 is the most junior of the non-commissioned officer NCO ranks. However, that does not lessen the authority or responsibility the rank carries.
Corporals are required to exercise an ever-increasing degree of maturity, leadership and professionalism. To a large extent, accomplishment of the ultimate mission -- success in battle -- depends on the corporal's development as a small unit leader and his or her professional abilities. The Marine Corps rank of sergeant E-5 closely parallels that of the corporal in duties and responsibilities.
In fact, the basic duties and responsibilities of all the non-commissioned officer NCO ranks never change. The major difference between the sergeant and the corporal is that the sergeant is in daily contact with larger numbers of Marines and generally has more equipment and other property to maintain. Marine Corps sergeants are required to exercise an ever-increasing degree of maturity, leadership and professionalism.
To a large extent, accomplishment of the ultimate mission -- success in battle -- depends on the sergeants' leadership and professional abilities. Moving up the Ranks: The promotion process tightens up as Marines move up the enlisted ranks. Unlike the corporal Cpl and sergeant Sgt promotion process, the staff NCO E6-E9 promotion process includes a centralized selection board. The board completes a thorough review of each applicants record to ensure only the best and brightest move up to staff NCO.
Marine SNCOs hold a position with special responsibilities, and they are due a greater level of respect. The major difference between the staff sergeant and the sergeant is in the scope of responsibility. The staff sergeant has a greater level of responsibility and accountability. Understanding these differences is vital. As a staff sergeant, you will be expected to use your greater experience to lead Marines and lesser-ranked sergeants.
The staff sergeant normally will have one or more sergeants who work under their direct leadership. SSgt's are responsible for the continued successful development of their sergeants as well as all Marines in their section, squad or team. The complexities of the staff sergeant job increase as their responsibilities broaden. A Sergeant Major receives an automatic raise to their basic pay every one to two years. Basic pay is only a small percentage of a Sergeant Major's final compensation package.
In addition to a monthly basic pay salary, a Marine Corps Sergeant Major may be eligible for multiple types of allowances and bonus pay including clothing allowance, hostile fire pay, and more. To learn more about the Marine Corps' rank structure, see our complete list of Marine Corps ranks. The Government civilian-employee equivalent of a Sergeant Major is paid under the General Schedule payscale.
For more details, see this Marine Corps rank to GS grade conversion table. To see a list of military medals and decorations that can be earned by servicemembers in the Marine Corps and other branches of the military, see our list of military decorations and medals. Civilian Payscales. Military Discounts. Decorations In Order.
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