Which sequence correctly lists the four lowest enlisted ranks from lowest to highest?

Which sequence correctly lists the four lowest enlisted ranks from lowest to highest?

• A. Airman Basic (AB), Airman (Amn), Airman First Class (A1C), Senior Airman (SrA)
• B. Airman Basic (AB), Airman (Amn), Airman Second Class (A2C), Senior Airman (SrA)
• C. Airman Basic (AB), Airman First Class (A1C), Airman (Amn), Senior Airman (SrA)
• D. Airman Basic (AB), Airman (Amn), Senior Airman (SrA), Airman First Class (A1C)

Answer: (A)

Starting from the bottom, the sequence begins with Airman Basic, which has no insignia and marks the initial rank after entering Basic Military Training. After graduation, you move to Airman, then Airman First Class, and finally Senior Airman as you gain time in service. So the four lowest enlisted ranks from lowest to highest are Airman Basic, Airman, Airman First Class, and Senior Airman. Other sequences try to insert Airman Second Class (a rank not part of the current four) or swap the order of the ranks, which doesn’t reflect the actual progression.

Starting from the bottom, the sequence begins with Airman Basic, which has no insignia and marks the initial rank after entering Basic Military Training. After graduation, you move to Airman, then Airman First Class, and finally Senior Airman as you gain time in service. So the four lowest enlisted ranks from lowest to highest are Airman Basic, Airman, Airman First Class, and Senior Airman. Other sequences try to insert Airman Second Class (a rank not part of the current four) or swap the order of the ranks, which doesn’t reflect the actual progression.