Private First Class

Private First Class is the second lowest enlisted Marine Corps Rank, immediately above Private, and immediately subordinate to Lance Corporal.

PFCs are generally still new Marines, with most PFCs being promoted to Lance Corporal by the time they have reached 24 months of service, with at least 12 months as a PFC. The duties of the PFC are similar to a Private, in that they carry out the orders of those appointed above them.