Alongside each proper Army rank name is the abbreviated rank identifier and the enlisted grade (or pay grade.) An enlisted grade begins at E1 and ends at E9. Grades E9, E8, E7 and E4 are distinguished since each of them has multiple ranks linked to them. Below is a list of each rank...
3-33. Often, the rank or grade of the leader holding a position does not indicate the position's leadership level. That is why Figure 3-3 does not show rank. A sergeant first class serving as a platoon sergeant works at the direct leadership level. If the same NCO holds a headquarters...