Grade 06Staff role
Service grade 01
Colonel
Acquired by serving as Commander in Chief, server owner, or server director.
Recruitment openFind your place
Enlistment & progression
Find your place
in the regiment.
Begin as a Private. Earn your standing through service, activity, leadership, and commitment to the 5th Marine Regiment.
Officer corpsCommand
Lead departments, battalions, and the Regiment.
Specialist corpsWarrant
Protect standards and support server operations.
Service corpsEnlisted
Progress through activity, merit, and dedication.
Career structure
Choose your path of service
Every grade has a purpose. Review the requirements and see how your next promotion is earned.
Command path
2 gradesRegimental Command
The highest level of leadership, responsible for overseeing the entire Regiment.
Grade 05Staff role
Service grade 02
Lieutenant Colonel
Acquired by serving as the General's executive officer or Chief of Staff.
Command path
1 gradeBattalion Command
Senior leaders who manage operations within staff battalions and keep every department mission-ready.
Grade 04Staff role
Service grade 01
Major
Acquired by selection as a staff battalion executive officer or operations assistant.
Command path
3 gradesCompany Command
The backbone of staff leadership, ensuring departments and their personnel operate effectively.
Grade 03Staff role
Service grade 01
Captain
Acquired by selection as a head of junior staff, typically serving as a department CO.
Grade 02Staff role
Service grade 02
1st Lieutenant
Acquired through strong staff performance and merit, typically serving as a department XO.
Grade 01Staff role
Service grade 03
2nd Lieutenant
Acquired by selection as a staff member after successfully passing OCS.
Warrant path
5 gradesWarrant Officers
Specialists who support moderation and help maintain a safe, disciplined environment for every member.
Grade CW5Junior staff
Service grade 01
Chief Warrant Officer V
Acquired through continued service and leadership as a junior staff member after JOCS.
Grade CW4Junior staff
Service grade 02
Chief Warrant Officer IV
Acquired through continued service and leadership as a junior staff member after JOCS.
Grade CW3Junior staff
Service grade 03
Chief Warrant Officer III
Acquired through continued service and leadership as a junior staff member after JOCS.
Grade CW2Junior staff
Service grade 04
Chief Warrant Officer II
Acquired through continued service and leadership as a junior staff member after JOCS.
Grade WO1Junior staff
Service grade 05
Warrant Officer I
Acquired by selection as a junior staff member after successfully passing JOCS.
Enlisted path
5 gradesSenior Non-Commissioned Officers
Veteran enlisted leaders who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the Regiment.
Grade E9B
Service grade 01
Sergeant Major
Acquired by achieving level 20.
Grade E9A
Service grade 02
Master Gunnery Sergeant
Acquired by achieving level 18.
Grade E8B
Service grade 03
Master Sergeant
Acquired by achieving level 16.
Grade E8A
Service grade 04
First Sergeant
Acquired by achieving level 14.
Grade E7
Service grade 05
Sergeant First Class
Acquired by achieving level 12.
Enlisted path
3 gradesNon-Commissioned Officers
Proven members trusted with responsibility after demonstrating commitment to the Regiment.
Grade E6
Service grade 01
Staff Sergeant
Acquired by achieving level 10.
Grade E5
Service grade 02
Sergeant
Acquired by achieving level 8.
Grade E4
Service grade 03
Corporal
Acquired by achieving level 6.
Enlisted path
3 gradesJunior Enlisted
The entry point for new members and the life and soul of the Regiment.
Grade E3
Service grade 01
Lance Corporal
Acquired by achieving level 4.
Grade E2
Service grade 02
Private First Class
Acquired by achieving level 2.
Grade E1
Service grade 03
Private
Acquired by joining the server.