RANKS

This page discusses the different ranks in the Hammer's Fist and any policies associated with them. It is important to remember that position always takes precedent over rank, however those who continuously move up in rank are often seen as very active and skilled members who lower ranking troopers look up to. Rank promotions are considered rewards for length in service combined with contributions made by that member.

Quick Rank Chart

Rank Grade	Enlisted Title	Officer Title	AP Required	Time in Previous Rank
0	Recruit	N/A	N/A	N/A
1	Private	N/A	N/A	N/A
2	Private First Class	N/A	10	N/A
3	Lance Corporal	N/A	50	1 week
4	Corporal	Second Lieutenant	100	2 weeks
5	Specialist	Lieutenant	250	4 weeks
6	Sergeant	Captain	500	6 weeks
7	Staff Sergeant	Major	1000	8 weeks
8	Gunnery Sergeant	Lieutenant Colonel	2000	10 weeks
9	Master Sergeant	Colonel	3000	12 weeks
10	Sergeant Major	High Colonel	5000	14 weeks
11	Sergeant Major of the Legion	Brigadier General	10,000	16 weeks
12	Sergeant Major of the Legion	Major General	N/A	18 weeks
13	Sergeant Major of the Legion	Lieutenant General	N/A	20 weeks
14	Sergeant Major of the Legion	General	N/A	22 weeks

Detailed Rank Descriptions

The following will list all of the ranks in the Hammer's Fist, their abbreviations, and the requirements one must meet before they may achieve the specific rank. Keep in mind that the minimum requirement does not mean you will automatically be promoted. Promotions are recommended by your direct leader, and it is their decision whether or not you deserve a promotion after you have met the minimum requirements.

Grade 0
Enlisted: Recruit (RCT)
Officer: N/A
Requirements:
 • Join the Hammer's Fist
Notes: This rank mostly serves as an indicator to the SOC that the member is new and needs to be sent the appropriate on-boarding material.

Grade 1
Enlisted: Private (PVT)
Officer: N/A
Requirements:
 • Make contact with the SOC and be placed in a Squad.

Grade 2
Enlisted: Private Fist Class (PFC)
Officer: N/A
Requirements:
 • 10 AP

Grade 3
Enlisted: Recruit (RCT)
Officer: N/A
Requirements:
 • 50 AP
 • 1 week at grade 2

Grade 4
Enlisted: Corporal (CPL)
Officer: Second Lieutenant (2LT)
Requirements:
 • 100 AP
 • 2 weeks at grade 3
Notes: Members who reach this grade can consider themselves full members of the Hammer's Fist. This is the minimum rank required to lead a squad.

Grade 5
Enlisted: Specialist (SPL)
Officer: Lieutenant (LT)
Requirements:
 • 250 AP
 • 4 weeks at grade 4

Grade 6
Enlisted: Sergeant (SGT)
Officer: Captain (CPT)
Requirements:
 • 500 AP
 • 6 weeks at grade 5
Notes: Members holding this rank are eligible for the position of Platoon Commander and below.

Grade 7
Enlisted: Staff Sergeant (SSG)
Officer: Major (MAJ)
Requirements:
 • 1000 AP
 • 8 weeks at grade 6
 • Service to the Hammer's Fist

Grade 8
Enlisted: Gunnery Sergeant (GSG)
Officer: Lieutenant Colonel (LC)
Requirements:
 • 2000 AP
 • 10 weeks at grade 7
 • Service to the Hammer's Fist

Grade 9
Enlisted: Master Sergeant (MSG)
Officer: Colonel (COL)
Requirements:
 • 3000 AP
 • 12 weeks at grade 8
 • Service to the Hammer's Fist

Grade 10
Enlisted: Sergeant Major (SGM)
Officer: High Colonel (HC)
Requirements:
 • 5000 AP
 • 14 weeks at grade 9
 • Service to the Hammer's Fist

Grade 11
Enlisted: Sergeant Major of the Legion (SML)
Officer: Brigadier General (BG)
Requirements:
 • 10,000 AP
 • 16 weeks at grade 10
 • Service to the Hammer's Fist
Notes: This is the last rank that can be obtained with AP. This is the pinnacle of what most members will achieve. All enlisted members at this rank or higher will have the title Sergeant Major of the Legion, but their actual grade will also be recorded in case they should return to an officer rank.

Grade 12
Enlisted: Sergeant Major of the Legion (SML)
Officer: Major General (MG)
Requirements:
 • Exceptional service to the HF, usually including extended service on the SOC and/or other leadership positions.
 • 18 weeks at grade 11

Grade 13
Enlisted: Sergeant Major of the Legion (SML)
Officer: Lieutenant General (LG)
Requirements:
 • Exceptional service to the HF, usually including extended service as the XO and/or in other leadership positions.
 • 20 weeks at grade 12

Grade 14
Enlisted: Sergeant Major of the Legion (SML)
Officer: General (GN)
Requirements:
 • Exceptional service to the HF, usually including extended service as the PRF and/or in other leadership positions.
 • 22 weeks at grade 13

Advancement Points

Most ranks require a certain number of Advancement Points (AP) for promotion. The following list outlines ways to gain AP.