Tag

#rank

21 words tagged “rank”

crow
noun

The eagle on a Navy petty officer's rank insignia.

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consigliere
noun

A crime family's trusted adviser.

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underboss
noun

The second-in-command of a crime family.

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gunny
noun

A Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps.

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Shavetail
noun

A new second lieutenant.

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butter bar
noun

A brand-new second lieutenant, named for the single gold bar on the collar.

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sham shield
noun

The Army Specialist (E-4) rank insignia.

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Brass Hat
noun

A high-ranking officer — the 'brass' whose decisions the enlisted men had to live with.

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slick-sleeve
noun

A private with no rank insignia — the lowest rung.

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butterbar
noun

A second lieutenant, from the single gold bar.

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buck sergeant
noun

A newly promoted sergeant (E-5).

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full bird
noun

A full colonel, from the eagle insignia.

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terminal lance
phrase

A Lance Corporal who'll leave the Corps without ever making Corporal.

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NCO
noun

Non-Commissioned Officer — an enlisted leader (sergeant/petty officer).

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bird colonel
noun

A full colonel, from the eagle on the insignia.

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XO
noun

Executive Officer — the second-in-command of a unit.

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capo
noun

A captain who heads a crew in a Mafia family.

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Mustang
noun

An officer who rose from the enlisted ranks.

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first shirt
noun

A First Sergeant.

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erk
noun

Lowest-rung aircraftman — the RAF's grunt.

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staff NCO
noun

A senior enlisted leader, E-6 and above.

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