Military Culture
Military Culture
Military Statistics
Military Ranks
- Department of Defense Insignias
- Enlisted Personnel (E-1 to E-9): Includes noncommissioned officers and petty officers
- Warrant Officers (W-1 to W-5): Highly specialized experts
- Commissioned Officers (O-1 to O-10): Highest ranks
Military Status
- Active Duty: Full-time employees who are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days per year; permanent force of the military
- National Guard and Reserve: Considered part-time employees (two weeks per year and one weekend per month) but may be called suddenly to active duty for deployment
Military Branches