Seaman Recruit (SR/E-1)
This is the
first rank that an enlisted sailor has when they enter the Navy.
They learn fundamental skills and Navy culture. This is also when a
recruit chooses a field: fireman, seaman, constructionman,
hospitalman, or airman.
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Seaman Apprentice (SA/E-2)
After a recruit chooses a field, or rate, they begin studying
the skills that they’ll need in their area of expertise. They will
usually move forward after about six months.
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Seaman (SN/E-3)
As a Seaman, a recruit has learned what they need to know for
basic qualifications and they are taking on more responsibilities.
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Petty Officer 3rd Class (PO3/E-4)
These
sailors keep up the same job duties they had before, as well as
training new recruits in leadership. These sailors are
self-sufficient and able to counsel those below them.
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Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2/E-5)
By the time they reach 2nd class, petty officers have learned
to operate without much oversight. They work consistently with
younger seamen to develop their performance and study to obtain
technical knowledge in their field.
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Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1/E-6)
These officers delegate most tasks, only keeping the most
challenging tasks for themselves to handle. They are capable of
managing important resources and are trusted with expensive
equipment.
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Chief Petty Officer (CPO/E-7)
The Chief Petty Officer operated as boots on the ground
leadership throughout the Navy. They use their advanced skills to
help sailors in their command accomplish the Navy’s mission. They
also take care of personnel and equipment with the help of the
Division Officer.
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Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO/E-8)
The Senior Chief has an exceptionally high grasp of technical
skills and extensive experience managing sailors beneath them. They
have extensive influence and work to train new chiefs.
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Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO/E-9)
This is the
most distinguished petty officer. They hold credentials in their
area of expertise and have extensive authority across extensive
departments. Their role is to maintain communication and
cooperation, as well as a strong sense of community, throughout
their departments.
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Command Master Chief Petty Officer
(CMC/E-9)
The Command Master Chief is the acting leader on ships and
units onshore. They act as a liaison between the commanding officers
and enlisted officers and should maintain human resource and
operation policies across their division.
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
(MCPON/E-9)
This extremely important rank is only by appointment by the
Chief of Naval Operations. The Master Chief of the Navy is adaptable
and essential. They act as a representative to enlisted members as
well as their families throughout the Navy. For a two year term,
they travel and meet with service members to address fleet concerns.
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Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
(SEAC)
This rank serves as the primary advisor to the chairman. They
have a tremendous responsibility in decision-making.
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Chief Warrant Officer (CWO-1)
Warrant officers are appointed to at least six years of
service, during which they maintain equipment and ensure
communication across levels of command.
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Chief Warrant Officer (CWO-2 through CWO-5)
This is a newer rank which a Chief Warrant Officer may
receive by commission from the president. They must have at least 12
years of active duty and three years in grade to be eligible.
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