Military ranks and progression are a way of organizing and rewarding soldiers. The lowest rank is usually a recruit, a trainee, or a squire, depending on the branch of service. These are the new and inexperienced soldiers who have to prove themselves in combat and training. They have little or no authority, and they follow the orders of their superiors. The next rank is usually a soldier, a knight, or a ranger, depending on the branch of service. These are…