lower ranks

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While the parties agreed last year to unify the top command structure, they have not been able to reach a similar agreement for the lower ranks.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2023

A pilot program allows young enlisted soldiers — those in the three lower ranks — to get a promotion if they refer someone who enlists and goes to basic training.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2023

This ethnically mixed population dominated urban areas, often working as shoemakers, tailors, and other types of artisans; some mestizo and pardo men served in the lower ranks of the colonial militias.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

It says these losses are likely to contribute to a loss of morale and poor discipline among lower ranks.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2022

Here are a number of taverns and Trattorie, much frequented by the lower ranks of the Roman people, and for which especial open omnibuses run from the Porta del Popolo.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.