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List of Military Ranks United States Marine Corps Enlisted Ranks (Ordered By Seniority)

E-1Marine Corps PrivatePrivatePvtJunior Enlisted
E-2Marine Corps Private First ClassPrivate First ClassPFCJunior Enlisted
E-3Marine Corps Lance CorporalLance CorporalLCplJunior Enlisted
E-4Marine Corps CorporalCorporalCplNoncommissioned Officer
E-5Marine Corps SergeantSergeantSgtNoncommissioned Officer
E-6Marine Corps Staff SergeantStaff SergeantSSgtStaff Noncommissioned Officer
E-7Marine Corps Gunnery SergeantGunnery SergeantGySgtStaff Noncommissioned Officer
E-8Marine Corps Master SergeantMaster SergeantMSgtStaff Noncommissioned Officer
E-8Marine Corps First SergeantFirst Sergeant1stSgSenior Enlisted Advisor
E-9Marine Corps Master Gunnery SergeantMaster Gunnery SergeantMGySgStaff Noncommissioned Officer
E-9Marine Corps Sergeant MajorSergeant MajorSgtMaSenior Enlisted Advisor
E-9Marine Corps Sergeant Major Of The Marine CorpsSergeant Major Of The Marine CorpssgtMaSenior Enlisted Advisor

United States Marine Corps Enlisted Ranks In Order

Enlisted marines, including regular marines and their non-commissioned officers, form the lifeblood of the United States Marine Corps. The U.S. Marine Corps has a total of twelve enlisted ranks.

Most marines enter the Marine Corps as a Private following successful completion of Basic Training, and receive promotions and pay raises based on experience and leadership qualities. The highest enlisted rank a soldier can achieve in the Marine Corps is Sergeant Major.

This table lists the Marine Corps enlisted ranks in order of seniority, from lowest to highest. Choose any rank for detailed information on rank insignia, Marine Corps responsibilities, pay, and more.

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