United States Army - Rank Private E-2 and similar items

Brand New! UNITED STATES ARMY - PRIVATE E-2 Challenge Coin with Case You will receive one Challenge Coin. Photo depicts front and rear of coin. Fast shipping from USA...High Quality items. 40mm with protective case. USPS First Class Shipping with Tracking. Ships within 24-48 hours from ordering. Perfect gift! In the United States Army, private is used for the two lowest enlisted ranks, just below private first class (E-3) or PFC. The lowest rank is "Private (E-1)" or PVT, sometimes referred to as "recruit", but this rank can also be held by some soldiers after punishment through the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or by soldiers punished under the UCMJ as a demotion until they are discharged. A PVT wears no uniform rank insignia; since the advent of the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), the slang term "fuzzy" has come into vogue, referring to the blank velcro patch area on the ACU where the rank would normally be placed. The second rank, "Private (E-2)" or PV2, wears a single chevron, known colloquially as "mosquito wings". Advancement to PV2 is automatic after six months' time in service, but may be shortened to four months by a waiver. A person who earned the Eagle Scout award, the Gold Award, or completed at least two years of JROTC may enlist at any time at the rank of PV2.[25] The term of address "private" may be properly applied to any Army soldier E-1 (PV1) to E-3 (PFC