Private is a rank found in several Earth-based and non-terrestrial militaries. For Earth-based Armed Forces divisions, it represents the lowest rank of an enlisted soldier and is the equivalent to NATO Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force that the individual serves in. Private is a rank found in the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. Fictional military Armed Forces that include the rank of Private include the United States Colonial Marines Corps. Junior enlisted soldiers may also hold the rank of Private First Class (PFC), which is the equivalent to a Lance Corporal in other militaries.
Armed Forces that utilize the rank of Private[]
Characters[]
The following includes a list of fictional characters who have held the rank of Private (incomplete).
| Character | Continuity |
|---|---|
| Alvin Barnes | Marvel Universe |
| D. Spunkmeyer | Aliens |
| J. Vasquez | Aliens |
| M. Drake | Aliens |
| R. Frost | Aliens |
| T. Crow | Aliens |
| T. Wierzbowski | Aliens |
| W. Hudson | Aliens |
| Whitey Smith | DC Universe |