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Line 1: − {{Inner Sphere Military Ranks}} A '''Private First Class''' ('''PFC''') is sometimes a rank that adds some command responsibility to the wearer's duties, but it is more often used to show if a soldier has leadership potential or time in grade. The Naval equivalent is frequently '''Able Spaceman'''. A '''Private First Class''' ('''PFC''') is sometimes a rank that adds some command responsibility to the wearer's duties, but it is more often used to show if a soldier has leadership potential or time in grade. The Naval equivalent is frequently '''Able Spaceman'''. ==SLDF== ==SLDF== − This rank wasn't used by the first SLDF.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 112</ref> It is used by the Second Star League Defense Forces however. Interestingly the rank insignia for Private and Private First Class is identical. + This rank wasn't used by the first SLDF.<ref>[[The Star League]], p. 112</ref> − − {|class="wikitable" − |+ [[SLDF]] Rank insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia (First SLDF)<ref>''The Star League'', p. 113</ref> !! Insignia (Second SLDF)<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p.?? {{cn}}</ref> − |- − ! [[Private First Class]] − |align="center"|N/A − |align="center"|[[File:SLDF-Private.png]] − |} − ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== − In the LAAF, a Private First Class has served for at least six months.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 30</ref> Their rank insignia is a modification of a [[Private#Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance|Private's]] rank insignia, with the left side set to provide a half-spearpoint. + In the LAAF, a Private First Class has served for at least six months. <ref>[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]], p. 30</ref>. Their rank insignia is a modification of a [[Private#Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance|Private's]] rank insignia, with the left side set to provide a half-spearpoint. − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia + ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- ! [[Private, First Class]] ! [[Private, First Class]] Line 25:
Line 14: |} |} ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== − Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascention to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Lance Corporal'''.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 125</ref> After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: '''''Gunjin'''''.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', p. 20</ref> ''Gunjin'' do not have any additional responsibilities but they do receive some additional pay. + Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascention to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Lance Corporal'''.<ref>[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]], p. 125</ref> After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: '''''Gunjin'''''. <ref>[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]], p. 20</ref> In each case, the DCMS used a stylized ''katakana'' number "2" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin. In each case, the DCMS used a stylized ''katakana'' number "2" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin. − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | colspan="6" align="center"| '''DCMS Ranks''' | colspan="6" align="center"| '''DCMS Ranks''' | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' |- |- − ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service + ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service |- |- ! ''Gunjin''<br>([[Lance Corporal]]) ! ''Gunjin''<br>([[Lance Corporal]]) Line 47:
Line 36: ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== − In the [[AFFS]], Private First Class isn't a rank which confers any command authority. Instead it's used by instructors to designate "honors graduates" of basic training. Except for the different rank insignia, the rank confers no special responsibilities or advantages to the bearer.<ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 27</ref> + In the [[AFFS]], Private First Class isn't a rank which confers any command authority. Instead it's used by instructors to designate "honors graduates" of basic training. Except for the different rank insignia, the rank confers no special responsibilities or advantages to the bearer.<ref>[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]], p. 27</ref> − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service |+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service − ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval Crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/<br>Transportation + ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval Crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/ <br>Transportation |- |- ! [[Private First Class]] ! [[Private First Class]] Line 69:
Line 58: The [[CCAF]] doesn't use this rank. The [[CCAF]] doesn't use this rank. ==Free Worlds League== ==Free Worlds League== − In the [[FWLM]] a Private First Class (or '''Able Spaceman''') has more than one year of service. The rank adds no additional responsibility to the bearer's duties.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 22</ref> + In the [[FWLM]] a Private First Class (or '''Able Spaceman''') has more than one year of service. The rank adds no additional responsibility to the bearer's duties.<ref>[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]], p. 22</ref> A FWLM PFC uses two gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia. A FWLM PFC uses two gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia. − {|class="wikitable" + {|class="wikitable" |+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia |+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia − ! Rank !! Insignia + ! Rank !! Insignia |- |- ! [[Private, First Class]] ! [[Private, First Class]] Line 81:
Line 70: ==The Clans== ==The Clans== − As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Private First Class.<ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> [[Point Commander]] is the first official level of command authority. + As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Private First Class.<ref>[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]], p. 11</ref> [[Point Commander]] is the first official level of command authority. ==ComStar/Word of Blake== ==ComStar/Word of Blake== − Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. ?? {{cn}}</ref> + Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref>[[Field Manual: ComStar]]</ref> ==Free Rasalhague Republic== ==Free Rasalhague Republic== − The ''[[KungsArmé]]'' doesn't use this rank.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 66</ref> + The ''[[KungsArmé]]'' doesn't use this rank.<ref>[[Field Manual: ComStar]], p. 66</ref> ==Periphery Powers== ==Periphery Powers== − ===Magistracy of Canopus=== + ===Magistry of Canopus=== − This rank isn't used by the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 24</ref> + This rank isn't used by the [[Magistry Armed Forces]].<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 24</ref> ===Taurian Defense Force=== ===Taurian Defense Force=== − This rank isn't used by the [[Taurian Defense Force]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 53</ref> + This rank isn't used by the [[Taurian Defense Force]].<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 53</ref> ===Marian Hegemony=== ===Marian Hegemony=== − The [[Marian Hegemony Armed Forces|Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank.<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 73</ref> + The [[Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on re-creating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank.<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 73</ref> ===Outworlds Alliance=== ===Outworlds Alliance=== − Private First Class isn't one of the eight ranks recognized by the [[Alliance Military Corps]].<ref>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 88</ref> + Private First Class isn't one of the eight ranks recognized by the [[Alliance Military Corps]].<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 88</ref> − − ==Notes== − {{RankStyle}} ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' − * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' − * ''[[The Star League]]'' − [[Category:Military Ranks]] [[Category:Military Ranks]]
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A '''Private First Class''' ('''PFC''') is sometimes a rank that adds some command responsibility to the wearer's duties, but it is more often used to show if a soldier has leadership potential or time in grade. The Naval equivalent is frequently '''Able Spaceman'''. | A '''Private First Class''' ('''PFC''') is sometimes a rank that adds some command responsibility to the wearer's duties, but it is more often used to show if a soldier has leadership potential or time in grade. The Naval equivalent is frequently '''Able Spaceman'''. | ||
==SLDF== | ==SLDF== | ||
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==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ==Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance== | ||
| − | In the LAAF, a Private First Class has served for at least six months.<ref> | + | In the LAAF, a Private First Class has served for at least six months. <ref>[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]], p. 30</ref>. Their rank insignia is a modification of a [[Private#Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance|Private's]] rank insignia, with the left side set to provide a half-spearpoint. |
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[LAAF]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
| − | ! Rank !! Insignia | + | ! Rank !! Insignia |
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! [[Private, First Class]] | ! [[Private, First Class]] | ||
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==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ==Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery== | ||
| − | Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascention to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Lance Corporal'''.<ref> | + | Prior to [[Theodore Kurita|Theodore Kurita's]] ascention to the Coordinatorship, the [[DCMS]] called this rank '''Lance Corporal'''.<ref>[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]], p. 125</ref> After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: '''''Gunjin'''''. <ref>[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]], p. 20</ref> |
In each case, the DCMS used a stylized ''katakana'' number "2" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin. | In each case, the DCMS used a stylized ''katakana'' number "2" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin. | ||
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | |+ [[DCMS]] Officer Ranks by branch of service | ||
| colspan="6" align="center"| '''DCMS Ranks''' | | colspan="6" align="center"| '''DCMS Ranks''' | ||
| colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | | colspan="2" align="center"| '''DCA Ranks''' | ||
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| − | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service | + | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !!Artillery!! Rank !! Naval Crew<br>[[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] !! Technical<br> Service |
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! ''Gunjin''<br>([[Lance Corporal]]) | ! ''Gunjin''<br>([[Lance Corporal]]) | ||
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==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns== | ||
| − | In the [[AFFS]], Private First Class isn't a rank which confers any command authority. Instead it's used by instructors to designate "honors graduates" of basic training. Except for the different rank insignia, the rank confers no special responsibilities or advantages to the bearer.<ref> | + | In the [[AFFS]], Private First Class isn't a rank which confers any command authority. Instead it's used by instructors to designate "honors graduates" of basic training. Except for the different rank insignia, the rank confers no special responsibilities or advantages to the bearer.<ref>[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]], p. 27</ref> |
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service | |+ AFFS Ranks by Branch of service | ||
| − | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval Crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/<br>Transportation | + | ! Rank !! MechWarrior !! AeroSpace Fighter !! Infantry !! Armor !! Naval Crew !! Technical<br> Service !! Administrative !! Medical !! Legal !! Logistics/ <br>Transportation |
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! [[Private First Class]] | ! [[Private First Class]] | ||
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The [[CCAF]] doesn't use this rank. | The [[CCAF]] doesn't use this rank. | ||
==Free Worlds League== | ==Free Worlds League== | ||
| − | In the [[FWLM]] a Private First Class (or '''Able Spaceman''') has more than one year of service. The rank adds no additional responsibility to the bearer's duties.<ref> | + | In the [[FWLM]] a Private First Class (or '''Able Spaceman''') has more than one year of service. The rank adds no additional responsibility to the bearer's duties.<ref>[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]], p. 22</ref> |
A FWLM PFC uses two gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia. | A FWLM PFC uses two gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia. | ||
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
|+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia | |+ [[FWLM]] Military Rank Insignia | ||
| − | ! Rank !! Insignia | + | ! Rank !! Insignia |
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! [[Private, First Class]] | ! [[Private, First Class]] | ||
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==The Clans== | ==The Clans== | ||
| − | As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Private First Class.<ref> | + | As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the [[Clans]] do not use the rank of Private First Class.<ref>[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]], p. 11</ref> [[Point Commander]] is the first official level of command authority. |
==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ==ComStar/Word of Blake== | ||
| − | Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref> | + | Due to their unique base six structure, neither [[ComStar]] nor the [[Word of Blake Militia]] use this rank. A senior [[Acolyte]] would fill this position.<ref>[[Field Manual: ComStar]]</ref> |
==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ==Free Rasalhague Republic== | ||
| − | The ''[[KungsArmé]]'' doesn't use this rank.<ref> | + | The ''[[KungsArmé]]'' doesn't use this rank.<ref>[[Field Manual: ComStar]], p. 66</ref> |
==Periphery Powers== | ==Periphery Powers== | ||
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| − | This rank isn't used by the [[ | + | This rank isn't used by the [[Magistry Armed Forces]].<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 24</ref> |
===Taurian Defense Force=== | ===Taurian Defense Force=== | ||
| − | This rank isn't used by the [[Taurian Defense Force]].<ref> | + | This rank isn't used by the [[Taurian Defense Force]].<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 53</ref> |
===Marian Hegemony=== | ===Marian Hegemony=== | ||
| − | The [[ | + | The [[Hegemony Armed Forces]], with their focus on re-creating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank.<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 73</ref> |
===Outworlds Alliance=== | ===Outworlds Alliance=== | ||
| − | Private First Class isn't one of the eight ranks recognized by the [[Alliance Military Corps]].<ref> | + | Private First Class isn't one of the eight ranks recognized by the [[Alliance Military Corps]].<ref>[[Field Manual: Periphery]], p. 88</ref> |
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[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] | ||