Private (rank)

:This article is about the military rank of private. For alternative meanings see: Private.

United States

In the U.S. Army, private refers to the two lowest enlisted ranks, just below Private First Class. The lowest rank (officially known as Private E-1 and sometimes referred to as recruit) wears no uniform insignia, while the second (Private E-2) wears the insignia shown here. Advancement to the higher version of private (with insignia) is currently automatic after six months time in service, but may get shortened to four months if given a waiver (but an automatic pay raise takes effect after four months of service, even absent advancement to Private E-2, meaning that the rank of Private E-1 has two separate pay grades).

Related Topics:
U.S. Army - Enlisted ranks - Private First Class - Recruit

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In the U.S. Marine Corps, private refers to the lowest Marine Corps enlisted rank, just below Private First Class. A Marine Corps private wears no uniform insignia.

Related Topics:
U.S. Marine Corps - Marine Corps enlisted rank - Private First Class

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