| In the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, a Field | | | | (General). FGOs hold the rank of O-4 to O-6. They |
| Grade Officer is a commissioned officer holding the | | | | are higher than a CGO (O-1 to O-3) and lower than |
| rank of Major, Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel. A Field | | | | the Generals (O-7 to O-10). |
| Grade Officer (FGO) is senior to a Company Grade | | | | FGOs are mid-level to senior-level managers. |
| Officer (CGO), such as a Second Lieutenant, First | | | | Depending upon their duty position, they normally |
| Lieutenant or Captain. Both men and women can | | | | lead organizations such as battalions and brigades. |
| serve in these positions. | | | | They serve in tactical units and supervise CGOs and |
| Most FGOs have 10-26 years of military experience, | | | | other Field Grade Officers. Most of the time, they |
| whereas a CGO has 0-8 years experience. | | | | are in leadership or staff positions. |
| If you were to compare one to their civilian | | | | FGOs have a proud tradition in military history. |
| counterparts, a FGO would be a senior level manager | | | | Sometimes, they are men and women behind the |
| in charge of a project or department. | | | | scenes who help the General Officers succeed. Other |
| To put things in perspective, the Army Officer ranks | | | | times, they are leaders leading their Battalions and |
| are divided into ten grades. All Army National Guard | | | | Brigades into battle. Simply put, FGOs keep the |
| Officers (except doctors, dentists, etc.) start at O-1 | | | | military running. In combat, troops rely on their |
| (Second Lieutenant) and work their way up to O-10 | | | | leadership and experience for mission success. |