Virtual United States Army Aviation

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 RANKS
RankRank ImageDescription
WOCWarrant Officer Candidate - New Recruits who have not started their initial training program.
WO1Warrant Officer 1 - Awarded upon commencement of initial training program.
CW2Chief Warrant Officer 2 - Awarded upon completion of Mission Qualification Training in primary airframe.
CW3Chief Warrant Officer 3 - Promotion for quality service approximately 6 months after MQT.
CW4Chief Warrant Officer 4 - Promotion for quality service approximately 3 months as CW3, Completion of Promotional exam, and meeting minimum flight requirements.
CW5Chief Warrant Officer 5 - Promotion for quality service approximately 3 months as CW4, Completion of Promotional exam, and meeting minimum flight requirements. - Highest attainable rank with no staff responsibilities.
CPTCaptain - Battalion Staff Officer - Promotion by Appointment
MAJMajor - Battalion Executive Officer - Promotion by Appointment
LTCLieutenant Colonel - (Battalion Commander or Brigade Executive Officer) - Promotion by Appointment
COLColonel - (Brigade or Regimental Commander) - Promotion by Appointment
BGBrigadier General - Staff Officer - Promotion by Appointment
MGMajor General - Staff Officer - Promotion after 3 months of service as BG
LTGLieutenant General - Staff Officer - Promotion after 3 months of service as MG
GENGeneral - Chief of Staff/Vice Chief of Staff - Upon vacancy, will be filled by appointment by Founders' Council