Cadet Ranks

[Kenith Simmons]

Cadet Ranks

First year cadets (freshman) begin with a C-1 rank, and can progress to a C-3 rank by the end of the first year. Second year cadets (sophomores) start with a C-4 rank and can be promoted to C-6. Third year cadets (juniors) hold a C-7 rank at the start of the year and can progress to a C-9 rank. Cadets in the final or fourth year (seniors) commence their studies with a C-10 rank and can reach a rank of C-12.

	Army	Air Force	Marines / Navy
C-12	Cadet Colonel	Cadet Colonel	Midshipman Captain
C-11	Cadet Lieutenant Colonel	Cadet Lieutenant Colonel	Midshipman Commander
C-10	Cadet Major	Cadet Major	Midshipman Lieutenant Commander
C-9	Cadet Captain	Cadet Captain	Midshipman Lieutenant
C-8	Cadet First Lieutenant	Cadet First Lieutenant	Midshipman Lieutenant Junior Grade
C-7	Cadet Second Lieutenant	Cadet Second Lieutenant	Midshipman Ensign
C-6	Cadet Sergeant Major	Cadet Chief Master Sergeant	Midshipman Master Chief Petty Officer
C-5	Cadet Master Sergeant	Cadet Senior Master Sergeant	Midshipman Senior Chief Petty Officer
C-4	Cadet Sergeant First Class	Cadet Master Sergeant	Midshipman Chief Petty Officer
C-3	Cadet Staff Sergeant	Cadet Technical Sergeant	Midshipman Petty Officer 1st Class
C-2	Cadet Sergeant	Cadet Staff Sergeant	Midshipman Petty Officer 2nd Class
C-1	Cadet Private	Cadet Airman	Midshipman Seaman