Nakon završetka Prve faze obuke, svi novopridošli vojnici počinju kao Redov (Private) i ako titula može biti vojnik (Trooper), topnik (Gunner), pionir (Signaller), Kraljevski strelac (Guardsman Rifleman) ili čak Kraljev čovjek (Kingsman) što sve ovisi o službi ili regimenti.

      On completion of Phase 1 Training, all new soldiers start as Privates although the title may be Trooper, Gunner, Signaller, Sapper, Guardsman Rifleman or even Kingsman depending on Corps/Regiment.

      Napredovanje u čin nižeg kaplara može uslijediti nakon druge faze obuke ili nakon otprilike tri godine u činu redova. Od njih se zahtjeva da komandiraju malim timom, odjeljenjem (section) do četiri vojnika. Imaju i mogućnost polaženja raznih specijalističkih vojnih treninga.

      Promotion to Lance Corporal may follow after Phase 2 Training or after about 3 years as a private. Lance Corporals are required to supervise a small team of up to four soldiers called a section. They also have opportunities to specialise and undertake specialist military training.

      Nakon 6 do 8 godina i ako vojnik ima sposobnosti vođe slijedi unapređenje u čin kaplara (Corporal). U ovom činu postoje mogućnosti stjecanja dodatnih kvalifikacija kao i instruktorskih zvanja. Kaplarima se dodjeljuju komande nad više vojnika i opreme, kao naprimjer tenkovske ili topovske posade.

      After 6-8 years, and depending on ability to lead, promotion to Corporal typically follows. In this rank additional trade and instructor qualifications can be gained. Corporals are given command of more soldiers and equipment such as tanks and guns.

      Narednik ima veću odgovornost i ulogu u jedinici, a promociju uglavnom stječe nakon 12 godina službe i ovisno o njegovim sposobnoastima. Narednici su uglavnom drugi u komandnom lancu voda (troop or platoon) koji čine do 35 vojnika. Imaju i posebnu sposobnost savjetovanja i pomaganja nižim oficirskim činovima.

      Sergeant is a senior role of responsibility, promotion to which typically takes place after 12 years depending on ability. Sergeants typically are second in command of a troop or platoon of up to 35 soldiers, with the important responsibility for advising and assisting junior officers.

      Nakon nekoliko godina provedenih kao narednik može uslijediti unapređenje ili u štabnog ili colour narednika. To je već stariji čin u kojem upravlja sa ljudima i opremom, obično oko 120 vojnika ili čak i komandira vodom.

      After a few years as a Sergeant promotion to either Staff or Colour Sergeant may follow. This is a senior role combining man and resource management of around 120 soldiers, or even command of a troop or platoon.

      Zastavnik ili četni/eskadronski stariji narednik (Company/Squadron Sergeant Major) je fokusiran na obuku, dobrobit i disciplinu u četi, eskadronu ili bateriji koji u sastavu imaju do 120 vojnika. Služi i kao stariji savjetnik majoru u komandiranju pod jedinicama, a ima i mogućnost biti izabran i za oficirski čin.

      Warrant Officer Class 2, (Company/Squadron Sergeant Major) is a senior management role focussing on the training, welfare and discipline of a company, squadron or battery of up to 120 soldiers. WO2s act as senior adviser to the Major in command of the sub-unit and may also be selected for a commission as an Officer.

      Zastavnik prve klase (Warrant Officer Class 1 ili Regimental Sergeant Major) je najstariji vojnički čin u Britanskoj vojsci, koji se obično može dosegnuti nakon 18 godina izvrsne službe. Zastavnici 1. klase su stariji savjetnici komandom oficiru, i zaduženi su za komandiranje, disciplinu i dobrobit do 650 oficira i vojnika te njihove opreme.

      Warrant Officer Class 1 (Regimental Sergeant Major) The most senior soldier rank in the British Army, typically reached after 18 years of outstanding service. WO1s are the senior advisors of their unit's Commanding Officer, with leadership, discipline and welfare responsibilities of up to 650 officers and soldiers and their equipment.

ABOUT TERM "OTHER RANKS"  O TERMINU "OSTALI ČINOVI"

      Termin koji se koristi za sve činove ispod onih oficirskih je „ostali činovi“ (other ranks), odatle i skraćenica „OR's“. U to su uključeni zastavnici (warrant officers), podoficiri (non-commissioned officers) i obični vojnici u činu redova ili njemu jednaki (private, gunner).

      The term used to refer to all ranks below officers is "other ranks" (abbreviated "ORs"). It includes warrant officers, non-commissioned officers ("NCOs") and ordinary soldiers with the rank of private or regimental equivalent. Officers may, in speaking, distinguish themselves from those "in the ranks". 

      Poručnik je čin u kojem se ostaje do tri godine. Uobičajeno zapovjedaju vodom ili jedinicom sastavljenom od tridesetak vojnika, ali sa iskustvom dolazi i do porasta odgovornosti. Ujedno imaju i mogućnosti za stjecanje specijalističkih znanja van jedinice.

      Lieutenant is a rank typically held for up to 3 years. They normally command of a platoon or troop of around 30 soldiers, but with experience comes increased responsibilities. They also have the opportunity to gain specialised skills outside their unit.

      Kapetani su uobičajeno drugi u lancu zapovjedanja jedinicom od oko 120 vojnika. Glavni su u planiranju i procesu donošenja odluka, sa odgovornošću za taktičke operacije na terenu kao i za održavanje opreme, logističku podršku i brigu o ljudstvu.

      Captains are normally made second-in-command of a sub-unit of up to 120 soldiers. They are key players in the planning and decision-making process, with tactical responsibility for operations on the ground as well as equipment maintenance, logistic support and manpower.

      Unapređenje u majorski čin slijedi nako 8 do 10 godina službe. Obično su nadređeni jedinici do 120 oficira i vojnika i odgovorni su za njihovu obuku, administraciju i to na terenu i u kasarnama, a ujedno i upravljaju sa svom potrebnom opremom za svoju jedinicu.

      Promotion to Major follows between 8-10 years service. Typically a Major will be given command of a sub-unit of up to 120 officers and soldiers with responsibility for their training, welfare and administration both in camp and on operations, as well as the management of their equipment.

      U britanskim oružanim snagama brigadir se ne smatra generalskim činom, već je to viši ofocirski čin. Može komandirati brigadom ili biti šef operaciionim grupama, u svojstvu naprimjer šefa štaba.

      Brigadier is not considered to be a General Officer rank by the British Army but rather a Field officer rank. Brigadiers can command a brigade or be a director of operational capability groups such as a director of staff.