Based on the real Australian Army rank system. All insignia are official Australian Army images. Rank progression is merit-based — CO approval required for all promotions.
■Enlisted (E-1 to E-7)■Warrant Officers■Officers (OF-1 to OF-6)
Enlisted Ranks
Recruit to Staff Sergeant — Trade Code 048 AVC
No Insignia
REC
Enlisted · E-1
Recruit
Entry-level rank. All new members begin as Recruits pending basic assessment and assignment to a crew.
No Insignia
PTE
Enlisted · E-2
Private
Confirmed member. Assigned to a crew and actively participating in operations and training.
LCPL
Enlisted · E-4
Lance Corporal
First promotion. Demonstrated reliability and crew competence. May assist in training newer members.
CPL
Enlisted · E-5
Corporal
Experienced crewman. Capable of leading a 2-man team and substituting in secondary crew roles.
SGT
Enlisted · E-6
Sergeant
Senior NCO. Assists in crew training and is responsible for crew readiness and discipline.
SSGT
Enlisted · E-7
Staff Sergeant
Senior crew leader. Oversees multiple crew elements and assists Warrant Officers with administration.
Warrant Officers
WO2 and WO1 — Senior Technical Authority
WO2
Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer Class 2
Senior technical expert. Acts as principal advisor to junior officers on crew doctrine and crew welfare.
WO1
Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer Class 1
Most senior warrant rank. Advises CO and 2IC directly. Senior technical and doctrinal authority within the unit.
Commissioned Officers
2LT to BRIG — Command Authority
2LT
Officer · OF-1
Second Lieutenant
Newly commissioned officer. Commands a tank crew under supervision of a senior officer.
LT
Officer · OF-1
Lieutenant
Troop commander. Commands a 2–3 tank troop. First officer to independently plan and execute operations.
CAPT
Officer · OF-2
Captain
Senior officer. Commands a tank squadron or serves as squadron second-in-command.
MAJ
Officer · OF-3
Major
Field grade officer. Serves as squadron commander or operations officer at regiment level.
LTCOL
Officer · OF-4
Lieutenant Colonel
Regimental commander. Commands the RAAC regiment and is responsible for all operations and welfare.