Rank Structure and description, number in force, ascending order:

Tirone - Recruit, trainee; militia only, equipment is issued and some armor; flexible number; comparable to a Private in Upper

Milite - Footman, payed rank; 24; comparable to Corporal in Upper

Pilus - Commands five milites; 5; comparable to Sergeant in Upper

Quaestor - Command authority bestowed by the Legate; 1; comparable to Lieutenant in Upper

Legate - Commands the Legion; 1; comparable to Sheriff