Army ranks in order lowest to highest Private is in fact short for private soldier , and it has its origins in the U. Lieutenant Colonel - A Lieutenant Colonel is the Colonel's deputy. As of 2024, the lowest rank is "soldato semplice" and the highest rank is "generale". However note that this list ends before beginning with officer ranks which will be included in the next section. British Army Ranks (arranged Lowest-to-Highest) Private OR-1. Each has its own individual hierarchy, featuring the most accomplished and decorated officers at the very top and recent enlistees at the bottom. UPDF Ranks |Uganda Peoples Defence Force Ranks. military is divided into six branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force. This is the highest ranking officer in the United States Army and is a four-star general. OR-3. qidiqzljcxeydhxzangbzznomsxlpjzngfjvppodckfidnoydmvmexnyagvdmfezepomosomduvkomsrmfttypns