Black Squad Clan Structure

Ranks & Progression

Explore the Black Squad rank structure and the progression pathways available to clan members as they advance through the community.

Starting Ranks

Common Progression

Every Black Squad member begins on the common progression pathway. After reaching Corporal, progression branches into the Officer, Enlisted and Warrant Officer pathways.

Trial Rank

Pvt

Private

Pass Trial Period Required

PFC

Private First Class

Website Logins 7

Forum Topics Created 2

Forum Replies 5

LCpl

Lance Corporal

Website Logins 21

Forum Topics Created 5

Forum Replies 25

Cpl

Corporal

Website Logins 35

Forum Topics Created 10

Forum Replies 50

Choose A Progression Path

Clan Progression

Three Rank Pathways

Path 01

Officer

The leadership pathway progressing from Second Lieutenant through the senior command and General ranks.

Path 02

Enlisted

The primary enlisted progression pathway continuing from Sergeant through to Sergeant Major of Black Squad.

Path 03

Warrant Officer

The specialist progression pathway from Warrant Officer through the Chief Warrant Officer ranks.

Rank Map

Black Squad Progression

Ranks positioned on the same progression level represent equivalent stages across the Officer, Enlisted and Warrant Officer pathways.

Level

Officer

Enlisted

Warrant Officer

2ndLt Second Lieutenant

Sgt Sergeant

WO Warrant Officer

1stLt First Lieutenant

SSgt Staff Sergeant

Capt Captain

GySgt Gunnery Sergeant

CWO2 Chief Warrant Officer 2

Maj Major

MSgt Master Sergeant

LtCol Lieutenant Colonel

1stSgt First Sergeant

MGySgt Master Gunnery Sergeant

CWO3 Chief Warrant Officer 3

Col Colonel

SgtMaj Sergeant Major

BGen Brigadier General

CWO4 Chief Warrant Officer 4

MajGen Major General

LtGen Lieutenant General

SGMBS Sergeant Major of Black Squad

CWO5 Chief Warrant Officer 5

Gen General

Gen 5 Star General

Enlisted Pathway

Enlisted Promotion Requirements

Members who continue through the Enlisted pathway progress from Sergeant through to Sergeant Major of Black Squad. Website and forum activity is tracked automatically, while promotion approvals require manual approval.

Sgt

Sergeant

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Sergeant Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Sergeant promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

SSgt

Staff Sergeant

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

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120

Staff Sergeant Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Staff Sergeant promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

GySgt

Gunnery Sergeant

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

112

Forum Topics Created

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200

Gunnery Sergeant Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Gunnery Sergeant promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

MSgt

Master Sergeant

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

147

Forum Topics Created

Forum Replies

300

Master Sergeant Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Master Sergeant promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

1stSgt

First Sergeant

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

182

Forum Topics Created

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350

First Sergeant Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the First Sergeant promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

MGySgt

Master Gunnery Sergeant

Forum Topics Created

Forum Replies

500

Master Gunnery Sergeant Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Master Gunnery Sergeant promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

SgtMaj

Sergeant Major

Forum Topics Created

100

Forum Replies

700

Sergeant Major Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Sergeant Major promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

SGMBS

Sergeant Major of Black Squad

Forum Topics Created

130

Forum Replies

1,000

Sergeant Major of Black Squad Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Sergeant Major of Black Squad promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

Special Rank Conditions

This is the final Enlisted rank. No further Enlisted rank progression can be achieved.

Only one member can hold the Sergeant Major of Black Squad rank at any one time.

Sergeant Major of Black Squad is equivalent to Lieutenant General.

The holder must continue to fulfil the duties of the position and may be demoted if those duties are not fulfilled.

Warrant Officer Pathway

Warrant Officer Promotion Requirements

The Warrant Officer pathway is available after reaching Corporal. Members must submit a Warrant Officer application and complete the required website and forum activity before promotion can be approved. Warrant Officers also carry responsibilities for forum moderation and promotion approvals.

Warrant Officer

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

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100

Warrant Officer Application Submit a Warrant Officer Application Form.

Required

Warrant Officer Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Warrant Officer promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

CWO2

Chief Warrant Officer 2

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

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200

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Chief Warrant Officer 2 promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

CWO3

Chief Warrant Officer 3

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

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Forum Topics Created

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350

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Chief Warrant Officer 3 promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

CWO4

Chief Warrant Officer 4

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

147

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750

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Chief Warrant Officer 4 promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

CWO5

Chief Warrant Officer 5

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

196

Forum Topics Created

110

Forum Replies

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Chief Warrant Officer 5 Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Chief Warrant Officer 5 promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

Special Rank Conditions

This is the final Warrant Officer rank. No further Warrant Officer rank progression can be achieved.

Officer Pathway

Officer Promotion Requirements

The Officer pathway is available after reaching Corporal. Members must submit an Officer application and complete the required website and forum activity before promotion can be approved. Progression continues through the Officer and General ranks, with 5 Star General remaining a locked rank that is not awarded through normal progression.

2ndLt

Second Lieutenant

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

Forum Topics Created

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100

Officer Application Submit an Officer Application Form.

Required

Second Lieutenant Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Second Lieutenant promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

1stLt

First Lieutenant

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

Forum Topics Created

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150

First Lieutenant Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the First Lieutenant promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

Capt

Captain

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

Forum Topics Created

Forum Replies

200

Captain Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Captain promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

Maj

Major

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

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Forum Topics Created

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300

Major Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Major promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

LtCol

Lieutenant Colonel

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

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Forum Topics Created

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400

Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Lieutenant Colonel promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

Col

Colonel

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

196

Forum Topics Created

Forum Replies

400

Colonel Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Colonel promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

BGen

Brigadier General

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

234

Forum Topics Created

110

Forum Replies

700

Brigadier General Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Brigadier General promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

MajGen

Major General

Website Logins Website logins are limited to one qualifying login per day.

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Forum Topics Created

150

Forum Replies

1,000

Major General Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Major General promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

LtGen

Lieutenant General

Forum Topics Created

200

Forum Replies

1,500

Lieutenant General Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the Lieutenant General promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

Gen

General

Forum Topics Created

300

Forum Replies

2,500

General Promotion Approval Requires manual approval of the General promotion requirements before the rank can be awarded.

Manual Approval

Gen

5 Star General

Locked Rank This rank does not form part of the normal promotion pathway and cannot be earned through progression.

Locked

Special Rank Conditions

This is the highest Officer rank in the Black Squad rank structure.

This is a locked rank and is not awarded through normal rank progression.

Member Progression

Your Place In Black Squad

Clan rank is separate from your website account and reflects your position within the Black Squad membership structure. Rank progression and clan membership systems will continue to be integrated into the member area.

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