the 4th enlisted rank is E-4, out of 9, which makes that rank roughly upper junior to low mid-career. If you take into account the officer ranks, where all the

the 4th enlisted rank is E-4, out of 9, which makes that rank roughly upper junior to low mid-career. If you take into account the officer ranks, where all the leadership decisions are made, an E-4 is barely above entry level.