Regular Troop Ranks

Keep in mind this is how Templar do it, View the the topic under this in the Rank system Page 

Squire - A younger man or women, greater than 14 years of age but fewer than 18. A future Knight. At the age of 18, they will have the opportunity to petition to become a "Companion-at-Arms."
Rules concerning Squires:

1. They must have a relative in the same state who is in or is also applying to the Order. Their relative must be accepted first.
2. They can never attend our events without being accompanied by their relative.
3. There will never be a payment necessary to become a Squire.
   

Companion-At-Arms - They wear the brown mantle with red cross. An applicant of at least 18 years of age under a probation period before becoming a Knight. This probation lasts 6 months. If the Prior accepts them, they receive their Certificate at the end of this period. If they are not accepted, their $65 is returned.

Sergeant - They wear the black mantle with red cross. After their 6 months of probation, all those accepted members become eligible to become Sergeants. A member will need to spend no less than 6 months as a Sergeant. A Sergeant is a Mentor in the Temple. They strive to help their Brothers and Sisters along in their learning process. More is expected of a Sergeant than a Companion-At-Arms.
There are 3 promotions available to Sergeants:

1. Staff Sergeant - Assists the Secretary in their Priory
2. Sergeant 1st class - The highest rank of Sergeant who has demonstrated leadership and compassion. Becomes eligible to be promoted to Sergeant Major or chargé d'affaires who is the assistant to the Turcopolier.
3. Sergeant Major - There is only one Sergeant Major who is responsible for and oversees the Sergeant's Corp.
   

Knight - They wear the white mantle with red cross. Actual Knighthood granted, and duty is expected to his or her community, and at a higher level as a Templar. "Knight" is used by men & women equally. Christian men who reach this "Knight" rank are given the honorific title of Chevalier. Females who reach the "Knight" rank are given the honorific title of Chevaleresse (or Chevalière). *No member may be promoted to Knight without being Knighted at an Investiture Ceremony, Conclave, or Field Knighting Service.