Posted on Aug 23, 2016
What is the absolute highest rank in the US Army?
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I will have to say SFC that's because my platoon sergeant,SFC Aubrey Smith told us new recruits getting off "His Bus " onto "His Quadrangle " in 1965 at Ft.Lewis Wa.He must have had the highest rank to own all that government property!
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General of the Armies. Pershing was only active General to be made one, and Washington being posthumously promoted to it in the 70's.
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The absolute highest rank in the US Army is held by George Washington who, on July 4, 1976, was posthumously promoted to General of the Armies. This is not specified as a 6-star rank but Congress did debate establishing such a rank during WWII as if the invasion of Japan had been attempted, you'd have multiple 5-stars involved, as well as to give an American commander peerage with any potential British Field Marshals that might have been there. The same Congressional resolution also specifies that no officer in the Army should ever outrank Washington so, presumably, should a 6-star rank ever be created, Washington would be either posthumously promoted again to either a higher rank or before any such appointment to a 6-star rank so as to be senior.
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General of the Armies, John Pershing and George Washington holding that rank, with G.W. holding the highest ever as the first.
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He's a specialist...but not some ordinary specialist. He's.....
SPECIALIST MAJOR OF THE ARMY!
1. He's the Barracks Lawyer's lawyer.
2. He can produce copies of regs to get out of stuff that no NCO can find.
3. His profile states he can't stand for more than 10mins and not more that 10 per hour.
4. He's allergic to sweating....so no pt.
5. He somehow manages to predict when field or tasking appear and has already approved leave even though no CDR can remember signing them.
6. He someone manages to pass tape..even though he has to have special OCP/ACUs made.
SPECIALIST MAJOR OF THE ARMY!
1. He's the Barracks Lawyer's lawyer.
2. He can produce copies of regs to get out of stuff that no NCO can find.
3. His profile states he can't stand for more than 10mins and not more that 10 per hour.
4. He's allergic to sweating....so no pt.
5. He somehow manages to predict when field or tasking appear and has already approved leave even though no CDR can remember signing them.
6. He someone manages to pass tape..even though he has to have special OCP/ACUs made.
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SSG Robert Perrotto
Had on of those, he was the unit Armorer, that Kid knew the regs, and pubs like no tomorrow, He was so good our sister battalions came to him for advice regarding physical security, and admin paperwork, the kid was a genious - he was also 5'8" and weighed 290 lbs, as much as I hate to say this, but this kid found a niche and made himself nearly indespencible - like seriously, the BDE CSM said this kid will not be chaptered. when he finally ETS'ed, he had a job waiting for him at Colt firearms, in a mid level management position, at 23 years old. wish I could remember his name, because I am curious to see how things are for him.
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General of the Armies - Wikipedia
The General of the Armies of the United States, or more commonly referred to as General of the Armies (abbreviated as GAS), is the highest possible rank in the United States Armed Forces.[1] The rank is informally equated to that of a six star general and is the highest possible operational rank of the United States Army.
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MSG Charles Turner
Amen to that. They didnt listen to me after I left the room... Welll at least it seemed. ;)
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General of the Armies, posthumously awarded to Gen. George Washington, including the provision that he will always outrank all other Generals ever created, of any grade. The highest rank he held, while alive was LTGEN.
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SGT (Join to see)
A) It's Commander-in-Chief.
B) Not an actual military rank or pay grade, that individual is a civilian.
B) Not an actual military rank or pay grade, that individual is a civilian.
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