Rank Structure in an Army

Rank Structure The rank structure can be traced back to the 1700’s. The rank structure was put into place so that the soldiers had someone that was there to give out orders; also the rank structure was there to teach the newer enlisted respect. If the rank structure was not in place, there would be no order or discipline in the army. The United States ARMY is the World’s strongest army. And it is all because we have order and discipline throughout all of the ranks. When we know that the person out ranks us we need to show the proper respect that they have earned through being in the military and doing their job. Due to the hazardous and often unpredictable nature of military service, a great deal of discipline is required to ensure that soldiers don't panic or act irresponsibly in the heat of combat. In order to build and maintain this discipline, newer soldiers often need direction and correction from more experienced members of the army. To do this, soldiers are assigned ranks according to their experience in combat or through training. Soldiers are then placed in command of those who are less experienced and thus hold a lower rank. They can use this authority to enforce disciplinary measures to ensure a basic sense of order and discipline throughout the force. Rank structure is like a link of chains. The chain forms a bridge between the commanding officer and the lowest private. The chain allows an order to be issued and it will travel down the chain to the level at which it can be accomplished efficiently and quickly. It also allows those at the bottom who they tell their problems to. But this chain becomes when weakened when someone does not follow the chain up through command for their problems, which could be solved by their team leader and they ask their platoon sergeant, or do not obey orders of those above him. By not following orders and going around those placed above them, insubordinate soldiers cause others to see that the rank structure is