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What are the US Navy Ranks in Order?

US Navy Ranks
 
 

   If you're curious about where you can go after enlisting in the Navy, you may be amazed by how far you can rise. Here are the Navy Ranks you'll move through if you start out as an enlisted sailor.

 

   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.

 

Seaman Recruit

   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.

 

Seaman Apprentice

   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.

 

Seaman

   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.

 

Petty Officer 3rd Class

   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.

 

Petty Officer 2nd Class

   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.

 

Petty Officer 1st Class

   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.

 

Chief Petty Officer

   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.

 

Senior Chief Petty Officer

   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.

 

Master Chief Petty Officer

   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.

 

Command Master Chief Petty Officer

   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.

 

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

   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.

 

 

   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.

 

Chief Warrant Officer

   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.

 

Chief Warrant Officer Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer Chief Warrant Officer

 

   Mark your Rank

   Whatever rank you hold with the Navy, it is essential that you wear and prove your rank using insignia. Insignia marks your place in US Navy Ranks that you’ve worked so hard to earn.

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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