How many Majors are there in the Marine Corps?

Answer 1

there are 3 branches of ranks in the Marine Corps.

Enlisted:

E-1 Private

E-2 Private First Class

E-3 Lance Corporal

E-4 Corporal

E-5 Sergeant

E-6 Staff Sergeant

E-7 Gunnery Sergeant

E-8 Master Sergeant or First Sergeant

E-9 Master Gunnery Sergeant or Sergeant Major

Officer:

O-1 2nd Lieutenant

O-2 1st Lieutenant

O-3 Captain

O-4 Major

O-5 Lieutenant Colonel

O-6 Colonel

O-7 Brigadier General

O-8 Major General

O-9 Lieutenant General

O-10 General

Chief Warrant Officer (abbreviated: CWO):

CWO

CWO-2

CWO-3

CWO-4

CWO-5

Chief Warrant Officer ranks do not have any other titles (such as General or Sergeant). They are simply referred to by their pay grade.

It is a common misconception that the Gunner insignia is a separate rank. It resembles a bursting bomb. It is given to a Marine in a weapons company, usually to a Chief Warrant Officer, who is the most knowledgeable on all weapon systems. It is similar to a rate in the navy, which is separate from their ranks.

Answer 2

The Sergeant Major is held by only one person. There are Major's that are under this person who run their own divisions.