Rank is given to those that complete BCT. Requirements for this rank depend on if you go SFOD-D, 82nd Airborne(82nd also has the Cav unit in it), 160th SOAR, and Delta Squadron (Delta Squadron is a unit of soldiers that only do DMOS duties).

82nd, 160th, Delta Squadron requirements:

1) Graduate from MOS Training

2) Contributes to Squad and DMOS activities

3) Contributes to Forums

4) No significant lapse in activity levels

SFOD-D requirements:

1) Graduate from Phase I - SFAS Training

2) Contributes to Squadron and DMOS activities

3) Contributes to Forums

4) No significant lapse in activity levels

Still new to the unit, but not green. Requirements for this rank depend on if you go SFOD-D, 82nd, 160th, and Delta Squadron.

82nd, 160th, Delta Squadron requirements:

1) 1 month Time In Grade (TIG)

2) Contributes to Squad and DMOS activities

3) Continues to contribute to Forums

4) No significant lapse in activity levels

SF requirements:

1) Graduate from Phase II - SUT Training

2) Contributes to Squadron and DMOS activities

3) Continues to contribute to Forums

4) No significant lapse in activity levels

A Specialist is a basic Soldier who has earned experience in Squad and DMOS activities, participated in combat operations, and is a proven asset to the Squad. Requirements for this rank depend on if you go SFOD-D, 82nd, 160th, and Delta Squadron.

82nd, 160th, Delta Squadron requirements:

1) One (1) month Time In Grade as a PFC

2) Demonstrated proficiency in missions

3) Actively contributes to Squad and DMOS activities

4) Positively participates in the Forums

5) No significant lapse in activity levels

SFOD-D requirements:

1) Graduate from Phase III - WLC & ITC

2) Actively contributes to Squadron and DMOS activities

3) Positively participates in the Forums

4) No significant lapse in activity levels

Corporal is not just a rank. It is the doorway to the NCO Corps. Corporals have established themselves as having leadership potential and worthy of consideration as a future Squad Leader. Requirements for this rank depend on if you go SFOD-D, 82nd, 160th, and Delta Squadron.

82nd, 160th, Delta Squadron requirements:

1) Two (2) months Time In Grade as a PFC or one (1) month as a SPC

2) Graduate from Warrior Leadership Course (WLC)

3) Demonstrated proficiency in missions

4) Participates in Squad and DMOS activities at a level of excellence

5) Ability to conduct Fire Team training as directed by the Squad Leader

6) Selected as a Fire Team Leader or 2IC

SFOD-D requirements:

1) Graduate from Phase IV - MOS Training

2) Participates in Squadron and DMOS activities at a level of excellence

3) Positively participates in the Forums

4) No significant lapse in activity levels

The rank of Sergeant is the entree to a hallowed fraternity. Sergeants run the Army, of that there can be no doubt. A Sergeant is a proven leader and can lead a Squad, as well as serve as NCOIC of a DMOS. The Sergeant is where the axe meets the stone. Requirements for this rank depend on if you go SFOD-D, 82nd, 160th, and Delta Squadron.

82nd, 160th, Delta Squadron requirements:

1) Two (2) months Time In Grade as a SPC or one (1) month as a CPL

2) Graduate from Warrior Leadership Course (WLC)

3) Demonstrated proficiency in missions

4) Important part of Squad and/or DMOS activities

5) Ability to write FireTeam or Squad Reports

6) Ability to conduct Fire Team or Squad training

7) Recommendation from Platoon Leader

SFOD-D requirements:

1) Graduate from Phase V - Combined Arms Training

2) Pass Special Forces Board Review

3) Assigned to an ODA

4) Important part of ODA and DMOS activities

5) Contributes in ODA and DMOS activities

6) Ability to write Unit Reports

The Staff Sergeant is the first level of Senior NCO. He is a proficient and reliable Squad Leader. His leadership is crucial to the health of the Unit. Not only does the Staff Sergeant excel in Squad leadership, he also shows the ablility to assist the Platoon Sergeant or even serve as one if called upon. Requirements for this rank depend on if you go SFOD-D, 82nd, 160th, and Delta Squadron.

82nd, 160th, Delta Squadron requirements:

1) Four (4) months TIG as a SGT

2) Demonstrate success as a Squad Leader

3) Shows Leadership in all areas

4) Ability to assist Platoon Sergeant as necessary

5) Recommendation from Platoon Leadership

SFOD-D requirements:

1) Two (2) months TIG as a SGT

2) Demonstrated proficiency in missions

2) Has shown ability to assist in detailed MOS mission reports

3) Ability to give briefings on upcoming mission

4) Ability to train new recruits in their MOS

5) Ability to teach the ODA important aspects of their MOS

6) Recomendations from ODA Command

The Sergeant First Class is the Platoon level NCO. He has proven himself not only an excellent Squad Leader in the past, but also an effective Platoon Sergeant. He has become a force to be reckoned with inside the Company and a trusted advisor and counselor to all junior NCOs and Soldiers.  Sergeant First Class is the very definition of a "Senior NCO". Requirements for this rank depend on if you go SFOD-D, 82nd, 160th, and Delta Squadron.

82nd, 160th, Delta Squadron requirements:

1) Four (4) months TIG as a SSG

2) Demonstrate success as a Squad Leader and a Platoon Sergeant

3) Shows Leadership in all areas

4) Ability to assist First Sergeant as necessary

5) Recommendation from Platoon Leadership

SFOD-D requirements:

1) Three (3) months TIG as a SGT

2) Demonstrated proficiency in missions

3) Has shown great ability to assist in detailed MOS mission reports

4) Ability to give detailed briefings on upcoming mission

5) Ability to give detailed briefings on their MOSs Jobs for a mission

6) Ability to train new recruits in their MOS

7) Ability to teach the ODA important aspects of their MOS

8) If not 18F, ability to assist the 18F as necessary

9) If 18F, ability to assist the 18Z in training of ODA

10) If 18F, ability to assist the 18Z in writing a mission plan

11) Recomendations from ODA Command

12) Recomendation for 18F comes from ODA Command

The rank of Master Sergeant says it all: Master of the art of leadership.

The Master Sergeant serves as the principal NCO in staff elements at company and often higher levels. Although not charged with the enormous leadership responsibilities of the First Sergeant, the Master Sergeant is expected to dispatch leadership and other duties with the same professionalism and to achieve the same results as the First Sergeant. Requirements for this rank depend on if you go SFOD-D, 82nd, 160th, and Delta Squadron.

82nd, 160th, Delta Squadron requirements:

1) Ten (10) months Time In Service (TIS)

2) Demonstrated success at all levels of NCO leadership

3) Is the example to be followed in all areas

4) Ability to assist the Command Staff where necessary

5) Recommendation from the Officers of Command Staff

SFOD-D requirements:

1) One (1) year Time In Service (TIS)

2) Demonstrated excellence in leadership

3) Demonstrated excellence in writing detailed MOS mission reports

4) Demonstrated excellence in giving briefings on upcoming mission

5) Demonstrated excellence in training of ODA

6) Demonstrated excellence in writing a mission plan

7) Recomendations from ODA Command

When you are talking about the First Sergeant you are talking about the lifeblood of the Army. There can be no substitute of this position nor any question of its importance. When First Sergeants are exceptional, their units are exceptional, regardless of any other single personality involved. Perhaps their rank insignia should be the keystone rather than the traditional diamond. It is the First Sergeant at whom almost all unit operations merge. The First Sergeant holds formations, instructs platoon Sergeants, advises the Commander, and assists in training of all enlisted members. Requirements for this rank depend on if you go SFOD-D, 82nd, 160th, and Delta Squadron.

82nd, 160th, Delta Squadron requirements:

1) One (1) year Time In Service (TIS)

2) Ability to assist the Company Commander or serve in his absence

3) Ability to write Company Reports in lieu of the Company Commander

4) Ability to actively participate in Command Staff activities and forums

5) Sets the standard of excellence in leadership throughout the Unit

6) Demonstrated reputation of success as a Squad Leader and/or Platoon Sergeant

7) Ability to assist First Sergeant as necessary

8) Recommendation from the Commanding Officer of the Company 

SFOD-D requirements:

1) Sixteen (16) months TIS

2) Ability to assist the Squadron Commander or serve in his absence

3) Ability to write Squadron Reports in lieu of the Squadron Commander

4) Ability to actively participate in Command Staff activities and forums

5) Sets the standard of excellence in leadership throughout the Squadron

6) Demonstrated reputation of success as a Operations Sergeant and/or Unit Leader

7) Ability to assist Sergeant Major as necessary

8) Recommendation from the Commanding Officer of the Squadron

The Sergeant Major is the principal Senior NCO of the Battalion. With a background of excellence in all areas of leadership including Company First Sergeant, the Sergeant Major represents the height of accomplishment in the NCO Corps. The Sergeant Major can move mountains, part the skies and place his boot where he wishes.

Requirements:

1) Special appointment by the Commanding Officer

The Command Sergeant Major is the principal Senior NCO of the Detachment. He assists the Commanding Officer and advises him on all matters relating the NCO Corps. The Command Sergeant Major is the undisputed ruler of the NCO Corps, and all NCOs, regardless of unit or posting, do well to take his advise. Junior Officers are wise in heeding his advice as well, because there is nothing the Command Sergeant Major does not know.

Requirements:

1) Special appointment by the Commanding Officer