lower ranks

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"The parties must convey clear and unequivocal instructions to lower ranks," said the UN, African Union and regional orgainsation IGAD.

From Reuters • May 12, 2023

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

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

Opposition defense spokesperson Brendan O’Connor said Australia currently only provided some training for its neighbors’ commissioned military officers and none for lower ranks.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2022

However, in the lower ranks of the magistracy and the government departments there was much to be desired.

From The South American Republics Part I of II by Dawson, Thomas C.