ENLISTED GUARDSMEN
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FIND YOUR STRENGTH IN OUR FORCE.
As an enlisted Soldier, you’re an integral member of our team and have unlimited possibilities in what you can achieve.
DISCOVER YOUR CAREER.
With 8 career fields and more than 40 jobs ranging from ground forces to medicine and law enforcement, you can choose your career and shape the future you want.
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Ground Forces
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Engineering
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Aerial Defense
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Law Enforcement & Security
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SIgnal & Communications
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Medicine
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Training & Instruction
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Ceremonial
Five steps to becoming an enlisted Guardsman.
01. Submit your application
02. Choose a contract
03. Pass the four application stages
04. Finish Basic Combat Training
05. Complete unit-specific training
CURIOUS WHAT CAREER IS BEST FOR YOU?
Discover opportunities with Career Match Quiz.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
With numerous enlisted ranks, getting ahead is always in reach.
Junior Enlisted Guardsman
Learn and train in unique specialties while carrying out orders to contribute toward your team’s mission.
PRIVATE (E-1)
Private (PV1) is the most Junior rank whose main role is to carry out orders.
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PRIVATE SECOND CLASS (E-2)
Private Second Class (PV2) is the next rank and the first time an insignia is worn.
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PRIVATE FIRST CLASS (E-3)
Private First Class (PFC) is the next step in the enlisted progression.
SPECIALIST (E-4)
Specialists (SPC) are considered skilled in their MOS and are expected to operate with a greater degree of independence.
Non-Commissioned Officer
Train and oversee Guardsmen in their daily tasks and help them develop the skills used in team missions.
CORPORAL (E-4)
Corporal (CPL) serves as a team leader to small units.
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SERGEANT (E-5)
Sergeant (SGT) has the most direct impact on guardsmen, being part of the squad-level command.
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STAFF SERGEANT (E-6)
Staff Sergeant (SSG) leads a squad.
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer
As the expert in your field, you’ll help commissioned Officers advise on missions and policies.
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS (E-7)
Sergeant First Class (SFC) helps run a platoon.
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MASTER SERGEANT/FIRST SERGEANT (E-8)
Master Sergeant (MSG)/First Sergeant (1SG) supports the commander, usually, at company level.
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SERGEANT MAJOR (E-9)
Sergeant Major (SGM) is an expert in their field, advises on policies, and assists Officers at the battalion level.
COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (E-9)
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) is a senior NCO, serving at brigade level or above.
BECOME AN EXPERT IN YOUR FIELD AS A WARRANT OFFICER.
As an enlisted Guardsman, you have endless opportunities to rise through the ranks and advance your career. If you want to become an expert in your field and a highly-respected leader, the Warrant Officer path could be right for you.
Demonstrate expert technical skills
Serve as an advisor at company, battalion or brigade level
Serve as a Rotary Wing Aviator
TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
Find out more about becoming a Guardsman and if a career in the Army is right for you.
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