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Space Force Rank Structure

Complete enlisted and officer rank structure for the Space Force.

Enlisted
4 ranks

Space Force Guardians — enlisted and officer alike — operate, maintain and defend the nation's space architecture. They ensure GPS, missile warning, satellite communications and space domain awareness.

Specialist 1
E-1 · Spc1
Specialist 2
E-2 · Spc2
Specialist 3
E-3 · Spc3
Specialist 4
E-4 · Spc4
NCO
2 ranks

Space Force NCOs are highly technical specialists who lead teams operating the most sophisticated space systems ever built. Their expertise is critical to national security and joint force operations.

Sergeant
E-5 · Sgt
Technical Sergeant
E-6 · TSgt
Senior NCO
3 ranks

Senior Space Force NCOs are the service's most experienced technical leaders, shaping doctrine, policy and training for the newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Master Sergeant
E-7 · MSgt
Senior Master Sergeant
E-8 · SMSgt
Chief Master Sergeant
E-9 · CMSgt
Senior Enlisted Advisor
1 ranks
Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force
E-9 · CMSSF
Officer
6 ranks

Space Force Officers lead Guardians in operating and defending space systems. They are responsible for ensuring the U.S. maintains superiority in the space domain.

Second Lieutenant
O-1 · 2dLt
First Lieutenant
O-2 · 1stLt
Captain
O-3 · Capt
Major
O-4 · Maj
Lieutenant Colonel
O-5 · LtCol
Colonel
O-6 · Col
General
4 ranks

Space Force General Officers command field commands and serve as senior advisors on space power. They shape the strategic direction of America's newest military branch.

Brigadier General
O-7 · BrigGen
Major General
O-8 · MajGen
Lieutenant General
O-9 · LtGen
General
O-10 · Gen