OCB Rank System

Here are the details of the Online Combat Battalion Rank System

Firstly it is important to specific what this system is, and what it isn’t.

What it is

The rank system is in place to recognise time in service, dedication to the unit, experience and service in specialised roles.    For example, a member who has been in longer than another will probably be ranked higher than a newer member.   A member, who holds a special duties role such as Recruiting Officer, may have a higher rank than someone of the same period of service due to their added responsibilities.  

A member’s rank demonstrates to all their time in service, experience or special duties appointment.   It is a form of recognition.So in essence, rank comes with time in service, dedication and is awarded to those with more experience and/or greater responsibilities.

What is isn’t

Rank is not awarded based on skill.  If you are the worlds best gamer and can whip everyone every time, you’ll still be enlisted as a Recruit or Private.

It is not a strict rank system.  You are not expected to do everything that a member of a higher rank orders you to do.  However, when on the field, you are to follow the orders of your leaders, be that a unit, division, section or platoon commander.  Members in those roles are experienced, and you should follow their orders for the good of the team, not because of the rank they hold, but because of the role they fulfil.If anyone has any questions about this, please feel free to contact Valour

OCB RANKS – LOWEST TO HIGHEST

Rank Name	Abbreviation	Insignia	Award for/Held By
OTHER RANKS (OR's)
Recruit	REC	NONE	New members to the unit
Private	PTE		On completion of recruit phase and training
Private Proficient	PTE P		Awarded on completion of six months of effective service
Lance Corporal	LCPL		Awarded on appointment as section 2IC
Corporal	CPL		Awarded on appointment as section commander
SENIOR NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS (SNCO)
Sergeant	SGT	s	Awarded after 2 years service, or on appointment to a Special Duties Position, or as a Platoon Sergeant
Staff Sergeant	SSGT		Awarded after 2.5 years of service or at discretion of OCB HQ
Warrant Officer Class Two	WO2		Awarded at HQ Discretion
Warrant Officer Class One	WO1		Awarded at HQ Discretion
Regimental Sergeant Major of OCB	RSM		Awarded at HQ Discretion
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
2nd Lieutenant	2LT		Awarded to new Officers on appointment
Lieutenant	LT		Awarded to Officers on continued effective service at HQ discretion
Captain	CAPT		Awarded to Battalion 2IC and other Staff Officers
Major	MAJ		Awarded to Battalion Commandr and other senior Staff Officers