other ranks

plural noun

1. rarely used in singular (in the armed forces) all those who do not hold a commissioned rank

Example Sentences

The casualties, which included officers and other ranks, occurred after a military carrier truck loaded with ammunition "suddenly overturned" during planned training activities south of 10th of Ramadan City, spokesman Colonel Gharib Abdel Hafez said.

From Reuters

Two officers and four other ranks from both countries were killed and 16 wounded, Dole said, without providing an exact date.

From Reuters

He escaped from jail thanks to the help of junior officers and other ranks and overthrew the country's military leader, Gen Fred Akuffo.

From BBC

“Blowed if I can see anything funny about a couple of heroes wanting to be fed so that they can stay alive. Takes all kinds to make a world, young feller, other ranks included.”

From Literature

They included five air force officers and eight people of other ranks.

From Seattle Times