NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Leading Seaman

Seaman can be a generic term for sailor. A sailor is a member of the crew of a ship or boat. ...

Seaman as a rank refers to the one of the lowest ranks in a navy. In commonwealth context it refers to the lowest rank in the navy, followed by Able Seaman and Leading Seaman, and followed by the Petty Officer ranks. The Canadian Navy has the rank of Master Seaman between Leading Seaman and the Petty Officer ranks. A Navy is the branch of a countrys military forces principally designated for naval warfare, namely maritime or ocean-borne combat operations and other functions. ...

Seaman is the third lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and other navies. For the U.S.Navy the rank is just above Seaman Apprentice and below Petty Officer Third Class; this rank was formerly known as Seaman First Class. If applicable, the occupational titles of Airman or Fireman (and, formerly, Constructionman) are used in place of Seaman, but the rank remains the same. Advancement to Seaman is attained automatically after a certain number of months in service, barring any disciplinary action. The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... Fireman variation Airman variation Seaman Apprentice insignia Seaman Apprentice is the second lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Seaman Recruit and below Seaman; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Second Class. ... Good conduct variation Petty Officer Third Class insignia Petty Officer Third Class is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Seaman and below Petty Officer Second Class, and is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer, equivalent to a Corporal in the U.S. Army, Marines...

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U.S. military enlisted ranks This chart represents the U.S. Navy enlisted rate insignia (their rating symbols are generic). ... Comparative military ranks - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... Download high resolution version (1520x800, 18 KB) Subject: Flag of the United States. ... The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... In the militaries of the United States and other countries, an enlisted rank is generally any rating below that of a commissioned officer. ...
Air Force:	AB	Amn	A1C	SRA	SSgt	TSgt	MSgt	SMSgt	CMSgt - CCM - CMSAF Seal of the Air Force. ... Airman Basic is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just below Airman. ... In general context, airman can refer to any enlisted personnel in the U.S. Air Force or Other Ranks in the Royal Air Force (in which airwoman is also seen). ... Airman First Class insignia Airman First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Airman and below Senior Airman. ... Senior Airman insignia Senior Airman is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Airman First Class and below Staff Sergeant. ... United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ... Technical Sergeant insignia Technical Sergeant is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant. ... United States Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps A Master Sergeant is: the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant. ... Senior Master Sergeant insignia Senior Master Sergeant is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Master Sergeant and below Chief Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non_commissioned officer. ... Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the United States Air Force, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. ...
Army:	PV1	PV2	PFC	SPC - CPL The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... This article is about the military rank of Private. ... This article is about the military rank of Private. ... US Military Private First Class insignia (U.S. Army) Private First Class insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. ... One with special training. ... Corporal is a military rank in use by several militaries of the world. ...	SGT	SSG	SFC	MSG - 1SG This article is about the rank of sergeant. ... United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ... Sergeant First Class insignia Sergeant First Class (SFC) is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... United States Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps A Master Sergeant is: the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant. ... First Sergeant insignia U.S. Army First Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant is the title given to holders of certain ranks and positions within the United States Armed Forces. ...	SGM - CSM - SMA This article is about a military rank and position. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ...
Marine Corps:	Pvt	PFC	LCpl	Cpl	Sgt	SSgt	GySgt	MSgt - 1st Sgt United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States armed forces. ... This article is about the military rank of Private. ... US Military Private First Class insignia (U.S. Army) Private First Class insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. ... Lance Corporal (LCpl or L/Cpl) is a military rank used by some elements of the British and U.S. armed forces. ... Corporal is a military rank in use by several militaries of the world. ... This article is about the rank of sergeant. ... United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ... Gunnery Sergeant insignia (U.S. Marine Corps) Gunnery Sergeant is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... United States Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps A Master Sergeant is: the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Technical Sergeant and below Senior Master Sergeant. ... First Sergeant insignia U.S. Army First Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant is the title given to holders of certain ranks and positions within the United States Armed Forces. ...	MGySgt - SgtMaj - SMOMC Master Gunnery Sergeant Insignia Master Gunnery Sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank (along with the grade-equivalent rank of Sergeant Major) in the U.S. Marine Corps. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ...
Navy:	SR	SA	SN	PO3	PO2	PO1	CPO	SCPO	MCPO - CMCPO - MCPON The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... Seaman Recruit is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just below Seaman Apprentice; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Third Class. ... Fireman variation Airman variation Seaman Apprentice insignia Seaman Apprentice is the second lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Seaman Recruit and below Seaman; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Second Class. ... Good conduct variation Petty Officer Third Class insignia Petty Officer Third Class is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Seaman and below Petty Officer Second Class, and is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer, equivalent to a Corporal in the U.S. Army, Marines... Good conduct variation Petty Officer Second Class insignia Petty Officer Second Class is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Petty Officer Third Class and below Petty Officer First Class, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Good conduct variation Petty Officer First Class insignia Petty Officer First Class is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Petty Officer Second Class and below Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Good conduct variation Chief Petty Officer insignia Chief Petty Officer is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Petty Officer First Class and below Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Good conduct variation Senior Chief Petty Officer insignia Senior Chief Petty Officer is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Chief Petty Officer and below Master Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... A Command Master Chief Petty Officer is the senior enlisted person of a United States Navy command. ... Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...