Private First Class
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US Military
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In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. It is equivalent to NATO Rank Grade OR-3. Originally no insignia identified holders of this rank, but in 1920 one chevron was established for it; then a rocker was placed below the chevron in 1968 at the same time one chevron was authorized for the lower rank of private, in order to distinguish the latter from the still lower rank of recruit.
Advancement to Private First Class is currently automatic after a minimum of 12 months time in service and 4 months as Private, but may be shortened to 6 months and 2 months, respectively, if given a waiver. Image:Marine Corp PFC.JPG In the U.S. Marine Corps, Private First Class is the second lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Lance Corporal, equivalent to NATO Rank Grade OR-2. Some new recruits may begin their military careers as a Private First Class if they meet certain criteria when they enlist. For example, a recruit may be promoted to this rank upon entering service, if they are able to assist their recruiters in enlisting others prior to leaving for Boot Camp.
Republic of Singapore
The rank of Private First Class (PFC) in the Singapore Armed Forces lies between the ranks of Private (PTE) and Lance-Corporal (LCP). It is usually held by conscript soldiers midway through their national service term. PFCs wear a rank insignia of a single chevron; point down.
See also
- U.S. Army enlisted rank insignia
- U.S. Marine Corps enlisted rank insignia
- Comparative military ranks
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| Navy: | SR | SA | SN | PO3 | PO2 | PO1 | CPO | SCPO | MCPO - |
