In Battlefield 3 for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, there are a lot of things you can unlock by rank. Every rank you gain unlocks something, whether it’s a weapon for a specific kit, or a specialization, it’s at least nice to be rewarded for every rank you make in my opinion.
Here is the complete list of what you unlock at each rank, and how many points it takes to gain each rank.
Rank 1. Private First Class (1,000 points) – 870MCS Shotgun
Rank 2. Private First Class 1 Star (8,000 points) – Sprint Specialization
Rank 3. Private First Class 2 Stars (18,000 points) – Woodland Camo
Rank 4. Private First Class 3 Stars (29,000 points) – G17C Pistol
Rank 5. Lance Corporal (41,000 points) – Ammo Specialization
Rank 6. Lance Corporal 1 Star (54,000 points) – Ranger Camo
Rank 7. Lance Corporal 2 Stars (67,000 points) – PP-2000 PDW
Rank 8. Lance Corporal 3 Stars (81,000 points) – Flak Jacket Specialization
Rank 9. Corporal (96,000 points) – Army Green Camo
Rank 10. Corporal 1 Star (111,000 points) – M9 Pistol (Tactical Kit)
Rank 11. Corporal 2 Stars (130,000 points) – Explosives Specialization
Rank 12. Corporal 3 Stars (150,000 points) – Expeditionary Force Camo
Rank 13. Sergeant (170,000 points) – MP443 Pistol (Tactical Kit)
Rank 14. Sergeant 1 Star (190,000 points) – Suppression Resist Specialization
Rank 15. Sergeant 2 Stars (220,000 points) – Paratrooper Camo
Rank 16. Sergeant 3 Stars (250,000 points) – UMP-45 PDW
Rank 17. Staff Sergeant (280,000 points) – Suppression Specialization
Rank 18. Staff Sergeant 1 Star (310,000 points) – Navy Blue Camo
Rank 19. Staff Sergeant 2 Stars (340,000 points) – G17C Pistol (Support Kit)
Rank 20. Gunnery Sergeant (370,000 points) – Grenades Specialization
Rank 21. Gunnery Sergeant 1 Star (400,000 points) – Jungle Camo
Rank 22. Gunnery Sergeant 2 Stars (430,000 points) – M1014 Shotgun
Rank 23. Master Sergeant (470,000 points) – Squad Sprint Specialization
Rank 24. Master Sergeant 1 Star (510,000 points) – Desert Khaki
Rank 25. Master Sergeant 2 Stars (550,000 points) – M9 Pistol (Support Kit)
Rank 26. First Sergeant (590,000 points) – Squad Ammo Specialization
Rank 27. First Sergeant 1 Star (630,000 points) – Urban Camo
Rank 28. First Sergeant 2 Stars (670,000 points) – MP443 Pistol (Support Kit)
Rank 29. Master Gunnery Sergeant (710,000 points) – Squad Flak Jacket Specialization
Rank 30. Master Gunnery Sergeant 1 Star (760,000 points) – G18 Pistol (Support Kit)
Rank 31. Master Gunnery Sergeant 2 Stars (810,000 points) – Squad Explosives Specialization
Rank 32. Sergeant Major (860,000 points) – PDW-R PDW
Rank 33. Sergeant Major 1 Star (910,000 points) – Squad Suppression Specialization
Rank 34. Sergeant Major 2 Stars (960,000 points) – SAIGA 12K Shotgun
Rank 35. Warrant Officer One (1,010,000 points) – Squad Suppression Resist Specialization
Rank 36. Chief Warrant Officer Two (1,060,000 points) – .44 Magnum Pistol
Rank 37. Chief Warrant Officer Three (1,110,000 points) – Squad Grenades Specialization
Rank 38. Chief Warrant Officer Four (1,165,000 points) – DAO-12 Shotgun
Rank 39. Chief Warrant Officer Five (1,220,000 points) – Veteran Kit Camo
Rank 40. Second Lieutenant (1,280,000 points) – P90 PDW
Rank 41. First Lieutenant (1,340,000 points) – G18 Pistol
Rank 42. Captain (1,400,000 points) – Spec Ops Black Camo
Rank 43. Major (1,460,000 points) – USAS-12 Shotgun
Rank 44. Lt. Colonel (1,520,000 points) – .44 Scoped Pistol
Rank 45. Colonel (1,600,000 points) – VS VAL PDW