Specialist

Template:Ratings Template:Rank Infobox Specialist is the fourth progressive enlisted rank in the UNSC Army and is the highest non-NCO enlisted rank. Private's are usually promoted to Specialist after showing technical proficiency withen a given field. It is equal in rank to Petty Officer Third Class in the UNSC Navy, and Corporal in the UNSC Marine Corps and UNSC Army. Specialist rank under Sergeant and above Private First Class and has the equivalent pay to a Corporal (E-4) but ranks under and is not considered a noncommissioned officer. The main difference between Specialists and Corporals is Specialists provide technical leadership while Corporals provide command leadership. Specialists usually promote sideways to Corporal but may be promoted directly to Sergeant.