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In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above
Private and below Corporal or Specialist. Originally no insignia identified holders
of this rank, but in 1920 one chevron was established for it; then an arc was
placed below the chevron in 1968 at the same time one chevron was authorized
for the lower rank of private, in order to distinguish the latter from the still lower
rank of recruit.
Advancement to Private First Class is currently automatic after a minimum of 12
months time in service and 4 months as Private, but may be shortened to 6
months and 2 months, respectively, if given a waiver.
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