Private First Class
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A Private First Class (PFC) is sometimes a rank that adds some command responsibility to the wearer's duties, but it is more often used to show if a soldier has leadership potential or time in grade. The Naval equivalent is frequently Able Spaceman.
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SLDF
This rank wasn't used by the first SLDF.[1] It is used by the Second Star League Defense Forces however. Interestingly the rank insignia for Private and Private First Class is identical.
Rank | Insignia (First SLDF)[2] | Insignia (Second SLDF)[3] |
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Private First Class | N/A |
Lyran Commonwealth and Lyran Alliance
In the LAAF, a Private First Class has served for at least six months.[4] Their rank insignia is a modification of a Private's rank insignia, with the left side set to provide a half-spearpoint.
Rank | Insignia |
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Private, First Class |
Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery
Prior to Theodore Kurita's ascention to the Coordinatorship, the DCMS called this rank Lance Corporal.[5] After Theodore's reforms however, the rank was given a new Japanese name: Gunjin.[6] Gunjin do not have any additional responsibilities but they do receive some additional pay.
In each case, the DCMS used a stylized katakana number "2" in lavender as their rank insignia. The branch of service is shown via the background color of the pin.
DCMS Ranks | DCA Ranks | |||||||
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Artillery | Rank | Naval Crew Draconis Combine Admiralty |
Technical Service |
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Gunjin (Lance Corporal) |
Gunjin (Lance Corporal) |
Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
In the AFFS, Private First Class isn't a rank which confers any command authority. Instead it's used by instructors to designate "honors graduates" of basic training. Except for the different rank insignia, the rank confers no special responsibilities or advantages to the bearer.[7]
Rank | MechWarrior | AeroSpace Fighter | Infantry | Armor | Naval Crew | Technical Service |
Administrative | Medical | Legal | Logistics/ Transportation |
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Private First Class |
Capellan Confederation Armed Forces
The CCAF doesn't use this rank.
Free Worlds League
In the FWLM a Private First Class (or Able Spaceman) has more than one year of service. The rank adds no additional responsibility to the bearer's duties.[8]
A FWLM PFC uses two gold chevrons edged in purple as their rank insignia.
Rank | Insignia |
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Private, First Class |
The Clans
As is the case with most enlisted ranks, the Clans do not use the rank of Private First Class.[9] Point Commander is the first official level of command authority.
ComStar/Word of Blake
Due to their unique base six structure, neither ComStar nor the Word of Blake Militia use this rank. A senior Acolyte would fill this position.[10]
Free Rasalhague Republic
The KungsArmé doesn't use this rank.[11]
Periphery Powers
Magistracy of Canopus
This rank isn't used by the Magistracy Armed Forces.[12]
Taurian Defense Force
This rank isn't used by the Taurian Defense Force.[13]
Marian Hegemony
The Hegemony Armed Forces, with their focus on recreating the Roman Empire, do not use this rank.[14]
Outworlds Alliance
Private First Class isn't one of the eight ranks recognized by the Alliance Military Corps.[15]
References
- ↑ The Star League, p. 112
- ↑ The Star League, p. 113
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p.??[citation needed]
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 30
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 125
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 20
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 27
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 22
- ↑ Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 11
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. ??[citation needed]
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 66
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 24
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 53
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 73
- ↑ Field Manual: Periphery, p. 88