Which rank's insignia features Crossed Rifles with a single stripe?

Which rank's insignia features Crossed Rifles with a single stripe?

• A. Lance Corporal (E-3)
• B. Corporal (E-4)
• C. Private First Class (E-2)
• D. Sergeant (E-5)

Answer: (A)

In Marine Corps insignia, a single stripe paired with crossed rifles denotes Lance Corporal, the E-3 pay grade. The single stripe marks the first enlisted rank above Private, while the crossed rifles signal infantry affiliation. That exact combination is what identifies Lance Corporal here. The other ranks don’t match this pairing: Corporal shows more than one stripe, and the Sergeant insignia includes three chevrons with rockers rather than crossed rifles. Private First Class uses a different insignia arrangement entirely.

In Marine Corps insignia, a single stripe paired with crossed rifles denotes Lance Corporal, the E-3 pay grade. The single stripe marks the first enlisted rank above Private, while the crossed rifles signal infantry affiliation. That exact combination is what identifies Lance Corporal here. The other ranks don’t match this pairing: Corporal shows more than one stripe, and the Sergeant insignia includes three chevrons with rockers rather than crossed rifles. Private First Class uses a different insignia arrangement entirely.