In U.S. Army enlisted ranks, what is the E-5 rank?

• A. Private
• B. Sergeant
• C. Corporal
• D. Private First Class

Answer: (B)

Enlisted ranks use pay grades from E-1 to E-9, and the E-5 level corresponds to the Sergeant. A Sergeant is a non-commissioned officer who leads and guides a small unit, typically a squad, and takes on responsibilities for training, discipline, and mission readiness. Before reaching E-5, the common steps are E-1 Private, E-2 Private Second Class, and E-3 Private First Class, with E-4 usually being either Corporal (an NCO who often serves as a team leader) or Specialist. So, when you see E-5, the name you’re looking for is Sergeant.