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NCO stands for: Non Commissioned Officer (all ranks between Private First Class and Lieutenant)

Example (WW2 ranks): Corporal, T5, T4, T3, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Tech Sergeant, Master Sergeant, First Sergeant.

This abbreviation is still used in the Armed Forces today.

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