Nuts-n-Bolts ~ Odds & Ends

[Stryder50]

A place for those items that may not need a thread of their own, but are of interest or worth knowing.

 

[Stryder50]

An Example. One might come across these terms in various books and articles, but maybe not know what is being referred.
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The General Staff System​

Basic Structure
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The U.S. Army’s staff structure, based on older European models but tailored to support the American military’s unique system of command, control, and organization, provides commanders in all units and at all echelons with consistency in performance, responsibility, training, and resourcing. The letter prefix of each staff section reflects the echelon or nature of the staff section. The letter “C” indicates combined (multinational) headquarters, “J” signifies joint (multiservice) headquarters, “G” for division level or above, and, finally, “S” for divisional brigades and lower. Other letters are specific for each of the U.S. service components (“A” for Air Force and “N” for Navy). The numerical suffix designates the function of the particular staff section. Staffs usually contain a minimum of 1 through 6, but can have as many as 1 through 9. The roles of each staff section in the Army command system are:

• Personnel (G1) (S1)
• Intelligence (G2) (S2)
• Operations and training (G3) (S3)
• Logistics (G4) (S4)
• Civil-military operations (G5) (S5)
• Signal operations (G6) (S6)

Staff sections for 7 through 9 are generally not found below the division level. Their functions vary based upon the commander’s requirements and may include such functions as Information Operations, Civil Affairs, Resource Management, or Force Modernization.
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The General Staff System: Basic Structure

The U.S. Army's staff structure provides commanders in all units and at all echelons with consistency in performance, responsibility, training, and resourcing.

arsof-history.org

 

[Baron Von Murderpaws]

Can you explain the pay scale system the government has? I don't understand it.

I think they call them "grades"?

 

[Hossfly]

Can you explain the pay scale system the government has? I don't understand it.

I think they call them "grades"?

Rank is the name of your position and grade is your pay grade.

A Specialist and a Corporal are both E-4

A First Sergeant and a Master Sergeant are both E-8

A Sgt. Major and Command Sgt. Major are both E-9

This is the Army Ranks and Grades

U.S. Army Ranks List - Lowest to Highest

www.federalpay.org

 

[Stryder50]

After a 35-year break, the US Navy is building frigates again, and it has a lot of catching up to do​

After a 35-year break, the US Navy is building frigates again, and it has a lot of catching up to do

 

[whitehall]

Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune is turning out to be a fat cow for law firms trying to make a buck off the contaminated water fund. I served there during the specified time but I didn't come down with cancer. Can I still get compensated for PTSD? Just kidding. The base was named for the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps Major General John Lejeune

 

[Stryder50]

Very interesting slide show here. Some rather fascinating creations shown.

Rare Discoveries Show A Different Side To History Than We Already Know​

Rare Discoveries Show A Different Side To History Than We Already Know

Example;

 

[Stryder50]

Can you explain the pay scale system the government has? I don't understand it.

I think they call them "grades"?

Here's an article with embedded link to the pay scales of the US military.
I might get back later with civilian GS scales.

How Much American Soldiers Make at Every Pay Grade