ADF RANKS
ADF has ranks to distinguish personnel and keep the ADF in order and without chaos. You are able to be promoted and demoted by no other rank than General. Majors and above ranks are able to recommend a promotion/demotion to Generals, but must have supporting reason/evidence.
General (GEN)
The rank of General is the highest rank in the ADF. Generals have full control over the ADF. This title can be achieved when the General steps down and promotes the Lieutenant General into their place.
Lieutenant General (LTGEN)
The rank of Lieutenant General is the second-highest rank in the ADF. Lieutenant Generals only answer to the General of the ADF. The Lieutenant General is to be treated like a General and has the same power as the General, but cannot overthrow decisions or commands by the General.
Major General (MAJGEN)
The rank of Major General command formations of division size, or equivalent and is considered a two-star rank. The Major General is a highly sought after position, with only three Major General's at any one time, one for each platform.
Brigadier (BRIG)
Brigadiers are responsible for branches within the headquarters such as Personnel, Operations and Career Management. The rank of Brigadier is referred to as ‘one star’ rank.
Major (MAJ)
Majors are field rank officers who command a sub-unit – a company, squadron or battery - of up to 120 officers and soldiers with responsibility for their training, welfare and administration as well as the management of their equipment.
Captain (CAPT)
Captains are normally second-in-command of a sub-unit of up to 120 soldiers. They are key players in the planning and decision-making process within tactical level units, with responsibility for operations on the ground as well as equipment maintenance, logistical support and manpower.
Sergeant (SGT)
Sergeants typically are second in command of a troop or platoon of up to 40 soldiers, with the important responsibility for advising and assisting junior officers. Often, in the absence of the junior officer, the Sergeant will command the platoon or troop, and Sergeants normally have the role of administration, discipline, training and the maintenance of standards.
Lieutenant (LT)
Lieutenants normally command a platoon or troop of around 30 soldiers and with experience may command more specialised platoons/troops such as mortar platoon or a reconnaissance troop. Along with Captain, they comprise the subaltern ranks.
Corporal (CPL)
Corporals usually are in command of section of soldiers which consist of two fire teams, bricks or be in command of a crew, team or detachment. Corporals are also employed in logistics and technical trades across most corps of the Army. Corporals can also be employed as instructors in Army schools particularly engaging in junior soldier training.
Lance Corporal (LCPL)
Lance Corporals are required to supervise a small team of up to four soldiers referred to as a fire team, brick or crew. They also have opportunities to specialise and undertake specialist military training.
Private (PTE)
On completion of basic training, all new soldiers start as Privates. Privates are the backbone of the ADF.
Recruit (REC)
A soldier under training who has not yet passed basic training. Recruits are automatically promoted after attending training held by a GEN or LTGEN.