In the Enlisted Soldiers category, what is the range of ranks from Private to the highest?

• A. Private to Sergeant Major of the Army
• B. Private to Corporal
• C. Private to Sergeant
• D. Private to Captain

Answer: (A)

The range reflects the full enlisted ladder, from the lowest entry rank, Private, up to the highest enlisted rank, Sergeant Major of the Army. Sergeant Major of the Army is the pinnacle of enlisted service and serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the Army Chief of Staff, a unique appointment at the top of the enlisted hierarchy. Other options stop well before that top level or include an officer rank, which isn’t part of the enlisted ranks. So this range best represents the complete enlisted progression.