Technician fifth grade
Technician fifth grade (abbreviated T/5 or Tec 5) was a rank of the United States Army from 1942 to 1948. The rank was created to recognize enlisted soldiers with special technical skills, but who were not trained as combat leaders.
| Technician fifth grade | |
|---|---|
The T/5 insignia of a letter "T" below two chevrons. | |
| Country | United States |
| Service branch | United States Army |
| Abbreviation | T/5 or Tec 5 |
| Rank group | Enlisted |
| Pay grade | 5th Grade |
| Formation | 26 January 1942 |
| Abolished | 1 August 1948 |
| Next higher rank | Technician fourth grade |
| Next lower rank | Private first class |
| Equivalent ranks | Corporal |
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