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Learn about the history, role, and structure of the Army HRC, a direct reporting unit that manages the career of Soldiers from basic training to retirement. The HRC is located on Fort Knox, Kentucky, and has 40 operational elements across the country.
Find out who are the senior enlisted leaders and advisors in the US Armed Forces and other defense agencies. See their positions, insignia, photos and service branches.
Frocking is when an officer wears the insignia of the higher rank before the official date of promotion. Learn about the history, customs, policies, and benefits of frocking in the US Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Learn about the history, role, and functions of the Adjutant General's Corps, a branch of the U.S. Army established in 1775. The Corps provides personnel service support, manages the force, and coordinates human resources services for the Army.
Find out the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes and descriptions for enlisted soldiers, officer areas of concentration (AOC) for commissioned officers, and warrant officer military occupational specialty (WOMOS) for warrant officers in the US Army. See the changes and updates in the personnel management systems since 2004.
Learn about the history and current system of enlisted ranks and insignia in the U.S. Army, from epaulets to chevrons to stripes. See the chart of pay grades, NATO codes, abbreviations and uniform insignia for each rank.
The United States Army is the land service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and the oldest branch of the military. It has its roots in the Continental Army, which fought for independence in the American Revolutionary War, and has participated in conflicts worldwide since then.
Five Eyes (FVEY) is a group of five countries that cooperate in signals intelligence: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. The alliance originated from secret meetings during World War II and has expanded its surveillance capabilities and global reach since then.