non-commissioned officers and other ranks
1Other Ranks — (ORs) in the British Army, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force (and in the armies and air forces of many other Commonwealth countries) are those personnel who are not commissioned officers. In the Royal Navy, these personnel are called ratings. Non …
2Non-commissioned officer — A non commissioned officer (sometimes spelled noncommissioned officer, abbreviated to NCO or non com (US)), called a sub officer in some countries, is a military officer who has not been given a commission.[1][2][3] Non commissioned officers… …
3Non-commissioned member — A non commissioned member (NCM), in the Canadian Forces, is defined in the Queen s Regulations and Orders as: … any person, other than an officer, who is enrolled in, or who pursuant to law is attached or seconded otherwise than as an officer to …
4other ranks — /ʌðə ˈræŋks/ (say udhuh rangks) plural noun the non commissioned members of a military organisation, distinguished from officers, and sometimes also from non commissioned officers: *only 3 officers and 35 other ranks stepped ashore –anon, guide… …
5British Army Other Ranks rank insignia — The term used to refer to all ranks below officers is Other Ranks (ORs). It includes Warrant Officers, Non commissioned officers (NCOs) and ordinary soldiers with the rank of Private or equivalent. Officers may, in speaking, distinguish… …
6Hellenic Army Other Ranks rank insignia — This article describes the military rank insignia used by the other ranks (Warrant Officers, professional and enlisted Non commissioned officers and ordinary privates) of the Hellenic Army. Insignia Warrant Officers NCOs and Enlisted See also… …
7RAF other ranks — The term used in the Royal Air Force to refer to all ranks below commissioned officer level is Other Ranks (ORs). It includes Warrant Officers, non commissioned officers (NCOs) and airmen.OriginsUpon the formation of the Royal Air Force in 1918,… …
8Ranks and insignia of the Schutzstaffel — The ranks and insignia of the Schutzstaffel were a paramilitary rank system used by the SS to differentiate that organization from the regular German armed forces, the German state, and the Nazi Party. The original SS ranks were initially the… …
9Ranks in the French Army — Rank insignia in the French army, except for general officers, depends on whether the soldier belongs to a foot arm or a horse arm . All arms are designated either a foot or horse arm. In foot arms the main insignia colour is gold, but in horse… …
10Non Regular Permanent Staff — In the British Army, Non Regular Permanent Staff (NRPS often pronounced as Nerps) are members of the Territorial Army who are employed on a full time basis. They usually fill vital unit administration or quartermaster roles and are most often… …
