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About This Quiz
The military is one sector that is full of great stories for film and television. Not only are their fighting stories great, but the personnel's varied professional and personal dramas in life make for good television.
We all know that we have to be thankful to the brave souls who sign up to defend the country in times of war. But we also have to appreciate them during any other kinds of time. For example, so many TV series have focused on both the professional and the personal lives of our military men and women. It's also interesting to get to know the person behind the uniform, don't you think?
The military life is also one great mystery to many people who never had the chance to sign up and get sent for duty out there. What's life like out there, to be of service to the nation and to the world? These TV series provide us with insights and clues as to what life could be in this sector.
Through these TV characters, we see that there's drama, action, and also humor. Care to take a stab at this quiz, then? It's easy! Just try to guess the rank of these familiar military TV characters. Have fun! Over and out!
Lieutenant
Major
Captain
Alan Alda played Captain Hawkeye Pierce in "M*A*S*H." He was the chief surgeon of the show.
Admiral
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Lt. Col.
George Peppard played Lt. Col. Hannibal Smith in "The A-Team." The team were all military personnel.
Dr.
Maj.
Gen.
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Admiral
Ensign
Captain
Captain James Kirk is probably the most well-known captain in the space-oriented sci-fi geek circles. "Star Trek" won't be the same without him.
Commodore
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Chief Officer
Staff Sergeant
Commander
Admiral
US Navy Admiral Jake Ballard is a character in "Scandal." He spied on Olivia Pope!
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Warrant Officer
Vice Admiral
Seaman
Captain
In the series starter, we learn that "Sherlock's" Dr. John Watson had the rank of captain prior to leaving the army. It was later mentioned that he served during the Afghanistan war.
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Master
Airman
Major
"Wonder Woman's" Steve Trevor was a major in the 1975 TV series version. This version starred the famous Lynda Carter and Lyle Waggoner.
Chief
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Lieutenant
Corporal
The G.I. Joe animated TV series had Corporal Rip Cord as one of the team members. The 2009 film version of him was portrayed by Marlon Wayans.
Technical Sergeant
Captain
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Private First Class
Lt. General
Lt. General Michael Holden is Claudia's army husband. "Army Wives" was a popular drama series that ran from the late 2000s to the early 2010s.
Major
Private Second Class
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Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett returned to Hawaii when his father got killed. Yep, all that military training came in handy when heading his new "troops."
Ensign
Major
Admiral
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Rear Admiral
Brigadier General
Captain
Jack Bauer of "24" capped a 12-year long military career with the rank of captain. All that military training sure did come in handy, 24/7!
Chief Warrant Officer
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Insignia
Minor
Heraldry
Major
"Major Dad" has an obvious rank for the head of the family in the title. The sitcom aired during the late '80s to early '90s.
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Screen Gems
Jeannie dreamed of Tony Nelson, who held what rank at first?
Sergeant Major
Senior Airman
Captain
"I Dream of Jeannie's" Captain Tony Nelson is Jeannie's love interest here. He later got promoted to major!
Seaman Apprentice
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Sergeant
Sergeant Abraham Ford is a fighter in "The Walking Dead." He was played by Michael Cudlitz.
Private
Admiral
Corporal
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Marine Private First Class
Airman First Class
Lieutenant Commander
Next to Spock, Lieutenant Commander Data is perhaps the most endearingly innocent character in the Star Trek TV universe. Brent Spiner portrayed him.
Petty Officer, Third Class
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Lieutenant Colonel
General
Fleet Admiral
Master Sergeant
Master Sergeant Ernest Bilko appeared in a '50s sitcom called "The Phil Silvers Show." But the popularity of this character led the networks to re-title it as "Sgt. Bilko."
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Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel Mac was played by Catherine Bell. She was a major during the early seasons of the show "JAG."
Commander
Admiral
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Captain
Captain Herbert Sobel is a character from the "Band of Brothers" miniseries. The characters there are actually based on real people who fought during WWII.
General
Colonel
Major
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Lieutenant Colonel
Brigadier General
Gunnery Sergeant
Brody was once a Gunnery Sergeant during his US Marine stint. He became a congressman later.
Second Lieutenant
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Admiral
Ensign
Master Chief Petty Officer
Master Chief Petty Officer is the official rank of Jason Hayes in the new military drama called "SEAL Team." he is portrayed by David Boreanaz.
Private
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Major
Captain
Ensign
"Ensign O'Toole" aired in the early 60s. Yes, it was a military sitcom.
Lieutenant
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Major
Private
Sergeant
Corporal
The "Supernatural" dad apparently clocked in time as a US Marine. John Winchester was a corporal back then.
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Fleet Admiral
Major General
Gunnery Sergeant
In "NCIS", Leroy Jethro Gibbs has military background. He held the rank of Gunnery Sergeant while serving.
Lieutenant Commander
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Chief
Engineer
Commander
Commander William Adama was in-charge of "Battlestar Galactica." He was portrayed by Edward James Olmos.
Doctor
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Private
"Private Benjamin" is an early '80s sitcom that was a spin-off of the comedy film. That one starred Goldie Hawn in the titular lead.
Warrant Officer
Lance
Ensign
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Chief
Major
Sergeant
Sergeant Chip Saunders is mostly the lead character in "Combat!" This late '60s show was set during World War II.
Admiral
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Private
Lieutenant
Ad exec guy Don Draper of "Mad Men" apparently assumed the identity of a killed soldier when he was in the Korean War. That soldier had the rank of lieutenant, something he assumed since assuming the soldier's name as well.
Sergeant
Admiral
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Detective
Officer
Agent
Sergeant Major
FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit agent boss, David Rossi, was formerly a Sergeant Major during his stint at the Marine Corps. He had experience serving during the Vietnam War.
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Cadet
Rapporteur
Chief
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale was played humorously by Ernest Borgnine. He was the lead character of "McHale's Navy," yet another military-themed sitcom during the '60s.
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Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major Jonas Blane was played by Dennis Haysbert. "The Unit" aired in the late 2000s.
Fleet Admiral
Private First Class
Ensign
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Master Sergeant
Private First Class
Private First Class Gomer Pyle made people laugh during the late '60s. "Gomer Pyle, USMC" was a hit sitcom back then.
Petty Officer
Gunnery Sergeant
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Baron
Duke
Lord
Sergeant
Sergeant Richard Sharpe, in "Sharpe," fought during the Napoleonic Wars. Sean Bean was so dapper in this role!
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Colonel
Colonel Robert Hogan was some sort of leader in a POW camp filled with WWI Allied soldiers. It's magical how they transformed this storyline as humorous back then!
Baron
Captain
Admiral
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Reveille
DJ
Private
Private Beetle Bailey became popular as a comic strip character first. Eventually, he moved on to television and had an animated series during the '60s.
Jock
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Rookie
Ensign
Seaman
Lieutenant
Lieutenant Chick Hennesey is the star of this late '50s-early '60s sitcom called "Hennesey." Apparently, military humor was a huge hit for people during those eras.
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Warrant Officer
Seaman First Class
Master Sergeant
Master Sergeant Seeley Booth left the military to serve as an FBI agent in the homicide division. But in the latter season of "Bones," he went back to serve again.
Airman First Class
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Sergeant
Brigadier
Colonel
You might know "Stargate's" US Air Force Colonel Jack O'Neill by another role. He was the '80s original MacGyver!
General
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Commodore
Commander
Lieutenant
Lieutenant Rip Masters looked over the boy and his dog in "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin." This was a popular children's show back in the '50s.
Captain
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Rear Adm.
Army Maj.
Lt. Col.
Staff Sgt.
Staff Sgt. Zeke Anderson appeared in the late '80s show called "Tour of Duty." It was about the Vietnam War.
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