Officer Ranks

Question 1

what are the Officer ranks in order

Answer 1

Field Marshal
General
Lieutenant General
Major General
Brigadier
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Officer Cadet

Question 2

describe the rank of Officer Cadet

Answer 2

held during initial officer training at Sandhurst or in UOTC

Question 3

describe the rank of Second Lieutenant

Answer 3

• held on commissioning from Sandhurst.
• normally held for one to two years. - During their time as a Second Lieutenant, officers complete training that is relevant to their corps or regiment.
• After training is complete, responsible for leading up to 30 soldiers in a platoon or troop, both in training and on operations.

Question 4

describe the rank of Lieutenant

Answer 4

• typically held for two to three years.
• Normally command a platoon or troop of around 30 soldiers, with increased responsibilities from being a Second Lieutenant.
• They also have the opportunity to gain specialised skills outside their corps or regiment.

Question 5

describe the rank of Captain

Answer 5

• typically held for five to ten years. normally made second-in-command of a company (or squadron) of up to 120 soldiers.
• They are key players in the planning and decision-making process, with responsibility for operations on the ground as well as equipment maintenance, logistic support, and management of people.

Question 6

describe the rank of Major

Answer 6

• Typically command a sub-unit typically around 120 officers and soldiers.
• They are responsible for their training, welfare, and administration both in barracks and on operations, as well as the management of their equipment.