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In the [[United States Army|U.S. Army]], '''Private First Class''' is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above [[Private (rank)|Private]] and below [[Corporal]] or [[Specialist (rank)|Specialist]] in the Army. In the [[United States Marine Corps|US Marine Corps]] however it is the second lowest, just under Lance Corporal and just above Private. It is equivalent to [[NATO]] [[Army officer ranks#NATO Rank Codes|Rank Grade OR-3]]. Originally no insignia identified holders of this rank, but in [[1920]] one chevron was established for it; then a rocker was placed below the chevron in [[1968]] at the same time one chevron was authorized for the lower rank of [[Private (rank)|private]], in order to distinguish the latter from the still lower rank of [[Army recruit|recruit]]. |
In the [[United States Army|U.S. Army]], '''Private First Class''' is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above [[Private (rank)|Private]] and below [[Corporal]] or [[Specialist (rank)|Specialist]] in the Army. In the [[United States Marine Corps|US Marine Corps]] however it is the second lowest, just under Lance Corporal and just above Private. It is equivalent to [[NATO]] [[Army officer ranks#NATO Rank Codes|Rank Grade OR-3]]. Originally no insignia identified holders of this rank, but in [[1920]] one chevron was established for it; then a rocker was placed below the chevron in [[1968]] at the same time one chevron was authorized for the lower rank of [[Private (rank)|private]], in order to distinguish the latter from the still lower rank of [[Army recruit|recruit]]. |
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Advancement to Private First Class is currently automatic after a minimum of 12 months time in service and 4 months as Private, but may be shortened to 6 months and 2 months, respectively, if given a waiver. Some new recruits may begin their military careers as a Private First Class if they meet certain criteria when they enlist. For example, a recruit may be promoted to this rank upon entering service, if they are able to assist their recruiters in enlisting others, can pass a knowledge test and a PT test prior to leaving for Basic Combat Training (BCT), or by serving |
Advancement to Private First Class is currently automatic after a minimum of 12 months time in service and 4 months as Private, but may be shortened to 6 months and 2 months, respectively, if given a waiver. Some new recruits may begin their military careers as a Private First Class if they meet certain criteria when they enlist. For example, a recruit may be promoted to this rank upon entering service, if they are able to assist their recruiters in enlisting others, can pass a knowledge test and a PT test prior to leaving for Basic Combat Training (BCT), or by serving three years in a [[JROTC]] program and are recommended by the senior instructor. Lastly, attaining the Boy Scout rank of Eagle, or the Civil Air Patrol rank of cadet second lieutenant also helps with the automatic rank up. |
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US Military
In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist in the Army. In the US Marine Corps however it is the second lowest, just under Lance Corporal and just above Private. It is equivalent to NATO Rank Grade OR-3. Originally no insignia identified holders of this rank, but in 1920 one chevron was established for it; then a rocker was placed below the chevron in 1968 at the same time one chevron was authorized for the lower rank of private, in order to distinguish the latter from the still lower rank of recruit.
Advancement to Private First Class is currently automatic after a minimum of 12 months time in service and 4 months as Private, but may be shortened to 6 months and 2 months, respectively, if given a waiver. Some new recruits may begin their military careers as a Private First Class if they meet certain criteria when they enlist. For example, a recruit may be promoted to this rank upon entering service, if they are able to assist their recruiters in enlisting others, can pass a knowledge test and a PT test prior to leaving for Basic Combat Training (BCT), or by serving three years in a JROTC program and are recommended by the senior instructor. Lastly, attaining the Boy Scout rank of Eagle, or the Civil Air Patrol rank of cadet second lieutenant also helps with the automatic rank up.
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Singapore
The rank of Private First Class (PFC) in the Singapore Armed Forces lies between the ranks of Private (PTE) and Lance-Corporal (LCP). It is usually held by conscript soldiers midway through their national service term. Private First Classes wear a rank insignia consisting of a single chevron pointing down.
This rank is no longer issued.