1. Private First Class Unlock: 870 MCS ~ The 870MCS (Remington 870) is a Pump-Action Shotgun made by US weapon manufacturer Remington. It was designed and produced in 1951. All Shotguns in Battlefield 3 use the 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot cartridge by default, effective at close range.
2. Private First Class 1 Star Unlock: SPRNT ~ The Sprint Specialization allows you to sprint faster and longer.
3. Private First Class 2 Stars Unlock: Woodland Pattern Camouflage ~ Camouflage is the colored outfit your multiplayer character wears. You can change your apperance at the customize screen in multiplayer. There are twelve different camos. Each one is unlocked at a certain Rank.
4. Private First Class 3 Stars Unlock: G17C ~ The G17C (Glock 17) is an Austrian Semi-Automatic Pistol designed in the late 70s to early 80s. The C variant was introduced in 1996. It has been used by both Russia and the United States. The G17C fires the 9x19mm cartridge, effective at close range. The G17C comes with a Laser Sight by default.
5. Lance CorporalUnlock: AMMO ~ The Ammo Specialization gives two additional magazines of ammo to your primary and secondary weapons.
6. Lance Corporal 1 Star Unlock: Ranger Camouflage
7. Lance Corporal 2 Stars Unlock: PP-2000 ~ The PP-2000 is a Russian made Personal Defense Weapon. Like the name implies, it was first designed in 2000. The PP-2000 fires the 9x19mm cartridge, effective at close range.
8. Lance Corporal 3 Stars Unlock: FLAK ~ The Flak Jacket Specialization slightly protects you from explosives. You can still be killed by explosives!
9. Corporal Unlock: Army Green Camouflage
10. Corporal 1 StarUnlock: M9 TACT. ~ The M9 TACT. (AKA M9 Tactical) is the exact same version of the M9. The only difference is the addition of the Tactical Light.
11. Corporal 2 Stars Unlock: EXPL ~ The Explosives Specialization gives you twice as many explosives. This does not include grenades, only gadget explosives.
12. Corporal 3 StarsUnlock: Expeditionary Force Camouflage
13. SergeantMP443 TACT. ~ The MP443 TACT. (AKA MP443 Tactical) is the exact same version of the MP443. The only difference is the addition of the Tactical Light.
14. Sergeant 1 Star Unlock: COVR ~ The Cover Specialization reduces the effect of Suppressive Fire. If you're being fired on, your screen may blur due to Suppressive Fire.
15. Sergeant 2 StarsUnlock: Paratrooper Camouflage
16. Sergeant 3 StarsUnlock: UMP-45 ~ The UMP-45 is a Personal Defense Weapon made by German weapon manufacturer Heckler & Koch in the 1990s. It is used by many nations, including the United States. The UMP-45 fires the .45ACP cartridge, effective at close range.
17. Staff SergeantUnlock: SUPR ~ The Suppressive Fire Specialization enhances your Suppressive Fire ability. When you fire at an enemy, their screen will blur quicker.
18. Staff Sergeant 1 StarUnlock: Navy Blue Camouflage
19. Staff Sergeant 2 StarsUnlock: G17C SUPP. ~ The G17C SUPP. (AKA G17C Silenced) is the exact same version of the G17C. The only difference is the addition of the Suppressor and Laser Sight Accessories.
20. Gunnery SergeantUnlock: FRAG ~ The Frag Specialization gives you twice as many grenades. This only works for M67 Grenades, not 40MM Grenades.
21. Gunnery Sergeant 1 StarUnlock: Jungle Pattern Camouflage
22. Gunnery Sergeant 2 StarUnlock: M1014 ~ The M1014 (Benelli M4 Super 90) is an Italian Shotgun, designed in 1998. It is used by many nations, including the United States. All Shotguns in Battlefield 3 use the 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot cartridge by default, effective at close range
23. Master SergeantUnlock: SQD SPRNT ~ The Squad Sprint Specialization allows you and your squad to sprint faster and longer.
24. Master Sergeant 1 StarUnlock: Desert Khaki Camouflage
25. Master Sergeant 2 StarsUnlock: M9 SUPP. ~ The M9 SUPP. is the exact same version of the M9. The only difference is the addition of the Suppressor.
26. First SergeantUnlock: SQD AMMO ~ The Ammo Specialization gives two additional magazines of ammo to your primary and secondary weapons. This applys for your whole squad
27. First Sergeant 1 Unlock: Urban Pattern Camouflage
28. First Sergeant 2 Unlock: MP 443 SUPP. ~ The MP443 SUP is a Russian sidearm with an attached suppressor. It has a 17+1 capacity, with medium power, a moderately high rate of fire, and good accuracy. It is a very useful weapon for backup and close-quarters use, as well as mid-range and sneaking up on enemies.
29. Master Gunnery SergeantUnlock: SQD FLAK ~ The Squad Flak Jacket Specialization slightly protects you and your squad from explosives. You and your squad can still be killed by explosives!
30. Master Gunnery Sergeant 1 StarUnlock: G18 ~ The G18 (Glock 18) is a full-automatic varient of the G17C. It is an Austrian made pistol which was first produced in 1982. It fires the 9x19mm cartridge, effective at close range.
31. Master Gunnery Sergeant 2 StarsUnlock: SQD EXPL ~ The Squad Explosives Specialization gives you and your squad twice as many explosives. This does not include grenades, only gadget explosives.
32. Sergeant MajorUnlock: PDW-R ~ The PDW-R was developed as a Personal Defense Weapon for CQB, but it fires the 5.56x45mm cartridge, which is commonly found in the M16 and M4. It may not be as accurate as rifles, but it can still reach out further than other PDWs.
33. Sergeant Major 1 StarUnlock: SQD SUPR ~ The Squad Suppressive Fire Specialization enhances you and your squads Suppressive Fire ability. When you fire at an enemy, their screen will blur quicker.
34. Sergeant Major 2 StarUnlock: SAIGA 12K ~ The SAIGA-12K is a Russian, magazine fed, 12G Shotgun. The original (Saiga-12) was designed in the 1990s. Since it uses a magazine, it reloads a lot faster than the M1014 or 870MCS. All Shotguns in Battlefield 3 use the 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot cartridge by default, effective at close range.
35. Warrant Officer OneUnlock: SQD COVR ~ The Squad Cover Specialization reduces the effect of Suppressive Fire for your entire squad. If you're being fired on, your screen may blur due to Suppressive Fire.
36. Chief Warrant Officer TwoUnlock: .44 Magnum ~ The .44 Magnum is a US revolver which was designed in the 1950s. It was once known as "the most powerful handgun in the world."
37. Chief Warrant Officer ThreeUnlock: SQD FRAG ~ The Frag Specialization gives you twice as many grenades. This only works for M67 Grenades, not 40MM Grenades.
38. Chief Warrant Officer FourUnlock: DAO-12 ~ The DAO-12 is basically the combination of a revolver and a shotgun. The drum magazine moves in place like a revolver. All Shotguns in Battlefield 3 use the 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot cartridge by default, effective at close range.
39. Chief Warrant Officer FiveUnlock: Veteran Package Camouflage
40. Second LieutenantUnlock: P90 ~ The P90 is a Personal Defense Weapon developed by Belgium weapon manufacturer FN Herstel in 1990. It is used by many nations, including the United States. The P90 fires the 5.7x28mm armor piercing round, effective at close range.
41. First LieutenantUnlock: G18 SUPP. ~ The G18 SUPP. (AKA G18 Silenced) is the exact same version of the G18. The only difference is the addition of the Suppressor.
42. CaptainUnlock: Spec Ops Black Camouflage
43. MajorUnlock: USAS-12 ~ The USAS-12 is a Shotgun made by South Korean weapon manufacturer Daewoo Precision Industries in the 1980s. Since it uses a magazine, it reloads a lot faster than the M1014 or 870MCS. All Shotguns in Battlefield 3 use the 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot cartridge by default, effective at close range.
44. Lt. Colonel Unlock: .44 SCOPED ~ The .44 Scoped is the .44 Magnum with a Scope attached to it by default.
45. Colonel Unlock: AS VAL ~ The AS VAL (Special Automatic Rifle) is a Soviet Assault Rifle designed in the 1980s. It fires the armor piercing 9x39mm round through the standard Suppressor. The Suppressor CANNOT be removed.
After rank 45, Comes Colonel 1 Star, and the rank goes up by one, so Colonel 2 Star, Colonel 3 Star and etc... All the way up to Colonel 100 Star!
[This message has been edited by Boondawg (edited 11-14-2011).]