United States Army (Aviation)

Ranks

1. 

   Lieutenant Colonel

   Typically in command of battalion-sized units, with a XO as principal assistant. May also be selected for brigade and task force Executive Officer. Lieutenant Colonels typically serve as Battalion Commanders within the Unit. Battalion Commanders will be tasked with all command responsibilities for their battalion. To be eligible for battalion command, an officer will need to be at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and have served as a Battalion Executive Officer for a minimum of 32 weeks. As with all commissioned officer positions, promotions will be made strictly on an as needed basis.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has lived up to all requirements of MAJ
   ● Soldier has been a MAJ for a minimum of 32 weeks
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may be assigned to a Battalion Commander position
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion
   ● Soldier is eligible to lead a Unit Department if another soldier of higher rank is not already a leading that department

   300

   Promotion Points

   O5

   LTC

2. 

   Major

   Typically found as the Executive Officer at Battalion level, this is often the first encounter for many officers with command on a large scale. As a Battalion XO the officer hones his leadership skills, both on and off the battlefield, under a more seasoned commander. At battalion level, the command team is set up in similar fashion to company level. A Major will hold the position of Battalion Executive Officer. The Battalion Executive Officer will be the right hand of the Battalion Commander and will be responsible for assisting the Company Commander with administrative tasks in running the Battalion. In order to be eligible to serve as a Battalion Executive Officer, a soldier will need to hold the rank of Major and have served as a Company Commander for a minimum of 24 weeks. As with all commissioned officer positions, this rank is on an as needed basis.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has lived up to all requirements of CPT
   ● Soldier has been an CPT for a minimum of 24 weeks
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may be assigned to a Battalion Executive Officer position
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier is required to lead their Unit Department if another soldier of higher rank is not already leading that department

   200

   Promotion Points

   O4

   MAJ

3. 

   Captain

   Commands and controls platoon to company-sized units, together with a principal NCO assistant, typically a First Sergeant. This is also the entry point for Master NCO’s making the transition to the Commissioned Officer program. In order to be eligible for command of a company, a soldier will need to be at the rank of Captain, and have served as a Company Executive Officer or a Company First Sergeant for 16 weeks.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has lived up to all requirements of 1LT
   ● Soldier has been a 1LT or 1SG for a minimum of 16 weeks
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may be assigned to a Company Commander position.
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier is required to lead their Unit Department if another soldier of higher rank is not already a leading that department

   150

   Promotion Points

   O3

   CPT

4. 

   First Lieutenant

   A seasoned lieutenant who leads more specialized weapons platoons and indirect fire computation centers. As a senior Lieutenant, they are often selected to be the Executive Officer of a company-sized unit. The Executive Officer is responsible for assisting the Company Commander with administrative tasks in running the Company. To be a Company Executive Officer, an officer will need to have served as a Platoon Leader for a minimum of 12 weeks and be a First Lieutenant.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has lived up to all requirements of 2LT
   ● Soldier has been an O1 for a minimum of 12 weeks
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may be assigned to a Company Executive Officer position
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion
   ● Soldier is eligible to lead a Unit Department if another soldier of higher rank is not already leading that department

   100

   Promotion Points

   O2

   1LT

5. 

   Second Lieutenant

   Second Lieutenant is the entry-level rank for Commissioned Officers. A Second Lieutenant will typically be a Platoon Leader, and will be responsible for leading their platoon, both on and off the field. Each Platoon Leader will be assisted by a Platoon Sergeant, a senior Non-commissioned Officer with a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Second Lieutenants, while in command of the platoon, should still ensure that they learn from the Platoon Sergeant at every opportunity. This will drastically increase the Second Lieutenant’s leadership capabilities as well as tactical capabilities.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has been a SGT for 12 weeks minimum
   ● Soldier should be at least 18 years of age.
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may be assigned to a Platoon Leader position
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion
   ● Soldier is required to lead their Unit Department if another soldier of higher rank is not already leading that department

   50

   Promotion Points

   O1

   2LT

6. 

   Officer Cadet

   Officer Candidate School (OCS) is the U.S. Army's main training academy for prospective Army Officers. The school is generally open to qualified enlisted non-commissioned officers. Candidates who successfully complete the training and selection, receive formal commissions as U.S. Army Officers and assume the ability to command Soldiers.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has applied for the Commissioned Officer Program, been accepted, and completed all necessary training
   ● Soldier has demonstrated a track record of both leadership and sound judgement both on and off the battlefield.
   ● Soldier has been a SGT for 12 weeks minimum
   ● Soldier should be at least 18 years of age.
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department

   0

   Promotion Points

   OCS

   OCS

7. 

   Chief Warrant Officer 5

   Master-level technical and tactical experts that support Group operations. They provide development, mentoring, advice, and counsel to WO’s. CW5s have special WO leadership and representation responsibilities within their respective commands.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has demonstrated masterful technical proficiency in their area of expertise
   ● Soldier has lived up to all requirements of CW4
   ● Soldier has been a CW4 for a minimum of 20 weeks
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion

   300

   Promotion Points

   W5

   CW5

8. 

   Chief Warrant Officer 4

   Senior-level experts in their chosen field. They primarily support Battalion operations. CW4s typically have special mentoring responsibilities for other WO’s and provide essential advice to commanders on WO issues.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has demonstrated excellent technical proficiency in their area of expertise
   ● Soldier has lived up to all requirements of CW3
   ● Soldier has been a CW3 for a minimum of 16 weeks
   ● Soldier must be recommended for promotion to CW3 by their CO, and must receive staff approval prior to promotion
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion

   200

   Promotion Points

   W4

   CW4

9. 

   Chief Warrant Officer 3

   Advanced-level experts who perform the primary duties of a technical and tactical leader. They provide direction, guidance, resources, assistance, and supervision necessary for subordinates to perform their duties. CW3 primarily supports operations at Company level.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has demonstrated outstanding technical proficiency in their area of expertise
   ● Soldier has lived up to all requirements of CW2
   ● Soldier has been a CW2 for a minimum of 22 weeks
   ● Soldier has completed the Primary Leadership Development Course
   ● Soldier must be recommended for promotion to CW3 by their CO, and must receive staff approval prior to promotion
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion

   150

   Promotion Points

   W3

   CW3

10. 

    Chief Warrant Officer 2

    Technical experts who provide specialized knowledge and/or tactical proficiency in support of combat or noncombat operations. CW2’s primarily support operations at Platoon level.
    Requirements:
    ● Soldier has demonstrated above average technical proficiency in their area of expertise
    ● Soldier has lived up to all requirements of WO1
    ● Soldier has completed the Student Pilot Program
    ● Soldier has been a WO1 for a minimum of 18 weeks
    Privileges:
    ● Soldier may join a Unit Department
    ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion

    100

    Promotion Points

    W2

    CW2

11. 

    Warrant Officer 1

    Warrant Officers are technically and tactically focused officers who perform the primary duties of technical operator, maintainer, and advisor. WO1’s provide specialized knowledge and/or tactical proficiency in support of combat or noncombat operations. These technical specialists primarily support operations at Squad level.
    Requirements:
    ● Soldier has demonstrated acceptable technical proficiency in their area of expertise
    ● Soldier has completed the Warrant Officer Flight School Checkride 1 and 2 (SPP CR1/2)
    ● Soldier should be 18 years of age or older.
    Privileges:
    N/A

    50

    Promotion Points

    W1

    WO1

12. 

    Warrant Officer Candidate

    Warrant Officers Candidates with the 3rd Ranger Battalion are aviation students within the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Students will remain as a WOC throughout their check rides one and two. These technical specialists primarily support operations at Squad level.
    Requirements:
    ● Soldier has applied for the Warrant Officer program, and has been accepted
    ● Soldier should be 18 years of age or older.
    Privileges:
    ● Soldier may join a Unit Department

    0

    Promotion Points

    WOC

    WOC