NationMaster - Encyclopedia: United States Navy enlisted rates

United States Navy enlisted rates are used to display where an enlisted sailor falls within the chain of command and are also defined as pay grade. Enlisted pay grade is a numbering system from junior enlisted member to senior, labeled E-1 through E-9, and is the same across all five branches of the U.S. Military.^[1] Rates are displayed on a rating badge, which is a combination of rate and rating. E-1s through E-3s have color coded group rate marks based on their career field. Personnel in pay grade E-1 do not have an insignia to wear.^[2] 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. ... // PAY GRADE In the United States Military, a Pay Grade is the rate at which all military members receive their basic pay. ... The Military of the United States, officially known as the United States Armed Forces, is structured into five branches consisting of the: United States Army United States Navy United States Marine Corps United States Air Force United States Coast Guard All branches are part of the United States Uniformed Services. ... The United States Navy classifies its enlisted personnel with a system of rating (job speciality) and rate (military rank). ...

The rating symbols depicted for each rating badge listed below (except for the rating badge of the Command Master Chief) is Boatswain's Mate.^[2] The United States Navy classifies its enlisted personnel with a system of rating (job speciality) and rate (military rank). ...

Uniforms

The rating badge is worn on the left upper sleeve for the dress blues or "crackerjacks", the winter blues or "working blues", the dress whites, and the summer whites or "tropical whites", as well as the Navy peacoat. The background color and material of the patch matches the uniform on which it is worn. On the utility uniform (including the utility shirt and utility jacket), a rating patch, which omits the rating symbol, is worn on the upper left sleeve (see picture). On the coverall and camouflage uniforms, a pair of smaller rating patches are worn on the collar tips; as with the utility uniform, the rating symbol is left off.^[3] Uniforms of the United States Navy are a distinction of the service and still follow many traditional patterns, for example, the changes in uniforms since World War II have been primarily in materials. ...

E-1 to E-3

Sailors in pay grades E-1 through E-3 are considered to be in apprenticeships.^[4] They are divided into five definable groups, with colored group rate marks designating the group to which they belong: Seaman, Fireman, Airman, Constructionman, and Hospitalman. One of three apprentice devices may be worn above the rank insignia, which denotes the sailor is an apprentice in a particular field and is in search of a rating to join.^[3] Sailors who have gone directly to a base, station, or ship without any specialized training are eligible to select a career field, and through correspondence courses and extensive on-the-job training, may qualify for a rating. This process is called "striking for a rate." If an enlisted member has qualified for a rate, but has not yet become a petty officer, he called a designated striker, and is identified by a striker's badge that displays the sailor's rating, along with his group rate marks.^[1] The serviceperson is addressed by their group designation, if known (e.g., Fireman Jones, Constructionman Apprentice Smith); by the generic appellation 'seaman'; or by their striker designation (Boatswain's Mate Seaman Watson, Culinary Specialist Seaman Recruit Johnson).^[4] This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Seaman Recruit is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just below Seaman Apprentice; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Third Class. ... The HM rating symbol (a caduceus). ... Fireman variation Airman variation Seaman Apprentice insignia Seaman Apprentice is the second lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Seaman Recruit and below Seaman; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Second Class. ... The HM rating symbol (a caduceus). ... For other uses, see Seaman (disambiguation). ... The HM rating symbol (a caduceus). ...

E-4 to E-6

E-4 to E-6 are considered to be non-commissioned officers (NCOs), and are specifically called Petty Officers in the Navy.^[3] Petty Officers perform not only the duties of their specific career field but also serve as leaders to junior enlisted personnel. They must take responsibility for their subordinates, address grievances, inform the chain of command on matters pertaining to good order and discipline, and may even have to place personnel on report.^[5] The title Petty Officer comes from the French word petit or something small. In medieval England, villages had several "petite" or "petty" officers who were subordinate to major officials. Thus, Petty Officers are assistants to senior officers.^[6] A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ... A Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies. ... This article deals with the military concept. ... The British Isles in the year 802 Medieval Britain is a term used to suggest that there is a unity to the history of Great Britain from the 5th century withdrawal of Roman forces from the province of Britannia and the Germanic invasions, until the 16th century Reformations in the...

Petty Officers have been an important part of the U. S. Navy since its beginning. They were originally appointed by the ship's captain and usually held that appointment while serving under the captain who selected them. The Petty Officers of this time did not have uniforms or a rank insignia.^[6] In 1841 a rate badge was assigned, consisting of a sleeve device displaying an eagle perched on an anchor. Rating marks did not appear until 1866.^[6] The United States Navy classifies its enlisted personnel with a system of rating (job speciality) and rate (military rank). ...

From 1885 to 1894, the Navy recognized three classes of Petty Officers — first, second, and third. These noncommissioned officers were authorized to wear a rank insignia consisting of chevrons pointing down under a spread eagle and a rating mark.^[6] However, unlike the current rate badge, the eagle faced left instead of right.^[3] The current insignia for Petty Officers came about in 1894, and is a perched eagle with spread wings facing right (more commonly referred to as a "crow," due to its black color on white uniforms and the outdated dungaree working uniforms) atop a rating mark, with chevrons denoting their relative rank below.^[3] A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), or NCO, is an enlisted member of an armed force who has been delegated leadership or command authority by a commissioned officer. ... A chevron (also spelled cheveron, especially in older documents) is a V-shaped pattern. ...

The authority to wear gold rating badges and service stripes on the dress blue and working coverall uniform is granted when a sailor completes and maintains twelve consecutive years of honorable service without any official record of bad conduct due to punitive action via non-judicial punishment or courts martial. The gold rating badges and service stripes are distinct from the Good Conduct Medal, which is awarded for three years of honorable service.^[7] A Service stripe is a decoration of the United States military which is presented to enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, and United States Marines upon completion of three years of military service. ... Nonjudicial punishment in the United States military, is a form of military discipline authorized by Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. ... Courts-martial in the United States are criminal trials conducted by the military of the United States. ... The Good Conduct Medal is one of the oldest military decorations of the United States military. ...

Coloration of the insignia for E-4 through E-9 depends upon the uniform worn; black cloth with red or gold embroidered stripes is used on the winter uniforms, white cloth with black embroidered stripes is used on the summer uniforms, and medium blue cloth with red or gold embroidered stripes is used on the working coverall.^[3]

Good conduct variation Petty Officer Third Class insignia Petty Officer Third Class is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Seaman and below Petty Officer Second Class, and is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer, equivalent to a Corporal in... Good conduct variation Petty Officer Second Class insignia Petty Officer Second Class is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, 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 and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Petty Officer Second Class and below Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...

E-7 to E-9

E-7 to E-9 are still considered NCOs, but are considered a separate community within the Navy, unlike other branches of service. They have separate berthing and dining facilities (where feasible), wear separate uniforms, and perform separate duties. Advancement to Chief Petty Officer (E-7) or above requires a peer review by existing Chief Petty Officers beyond the normal examination score and performance evaluation process. The annual list of Chief selectees are authorized by congress, leading chiefs to sometimes overstate "it took an act of congress to put these anchors here, it will take an act of congress to take them off."^[8] Chief Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies. ...

The proper form of address to a Chief Petty Officer is "Chief", "Senior Chief", or "Master Chief" according to their rating.^[9] In the U. S. Navy, the Chief is specifically tasked, in writing, with the duty of training Junior Officers (Ensign, Lieutenant (j.g.), Lieutenant, and Lieutenant Commander) — one of the major differences between a Chief in the Navy and his counterparts in the senior NCO corps in the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force.^[10]

Although the title "Chief" has been around since the Continental Navy in 1776, the Chief Petty Officer rate was not established until 1 April 1893. At that time nearly all enlisted members who had carried the rate of Petty Officer First Class since 1885 were advanced to Chief Petty Officer, with the exception of Schoolmasters, Ship's Writers, and Carpenter's Mates.^[8] Continental Navy Jack The Continental Navy was authorized by the Continental Congress on October 13, 1775. ... April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... Year 1893 (MDCCCXCIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ...

The rates Senior Chief and Master Chief were established on 1 June 1958. To be eligible for promotion to Senior Chief, a Chief Petty Officer must have had four years in the current grade and ten years total service. For promotion to Master Chief, a Chief needed a total of six years in the current grade and a total of thirteen years service.^[8] Good conduct variation Senior Chief Petty Officer insignia Senior Chief Petty Officer is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, 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 Sleeve Insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank (E-9) in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The dress blue insignia consists of a perched eagle or "crow" with spread wings atop a rating mark, with three chevrons and one 'rocker' above the rating mark. Inverted five-point stars above the crow denote the rank of Senior Chief (one star) or Master Chief (two stars). All other uniforms use the collar device to denote rank. It consists of a fouled anchor (an anchor that is entangled with its chain)^[11] with the initials U. S. N. (in silver) superimposed, with stars above the anchor to indicate higher pay grades, similar to the dress blue insignia. The letters "USN" could be assumed to stand for US Navy. However, by tradition, they stand for "Unity, Service, Navigation (setting the course for the enlisted men, and for the Navy as a whole).^[12]

Chief Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies. ... Image File history File links SCPO_GC.pngâ€Ž File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links SCPO_NOGC.pngâ€Ž File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Good conduct variation Senior Chief Petty Officer insignia Senior Chief Petty Officer is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Chief Petty Officer and below Master Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... Image File history File links MCPO_GC.pngâ€Ž File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links MCPO_NOGC.pngâ€Ž File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer Sleeve Insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank (E-9) in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...

Command Master Chief

After obtaining Master Chief Petty Officer, servicemembers may choose to further their career by becoming a Command Master Chief Petty Officer (CMC). A CMC is considered to be the senior-most enlisted service member within a command, and is the special assistant to the Commanding Officer in all matters pertaining to the health, welfare, job satisfaction, morale, utilization, advancement and training of the command's enlisted personnel.^[13]^[14] CMCs can be Command level (within a single unit, such as a ship or shore station), Fleet level (squadrons consisting of multiple operational units, headed by a flag officer or commodore), or Force level (consisting of a separate community within the Navy, such as Subsurface, Air, Reserves).^[15] A Command Master Chief Petty Officer is the senior enlisted person in a United States Navy command structure. ... The commanding officer (CO) is the officer in command of a military unit. ...

CMC insignia are similar to the insignia for Master Chief, except that the rating symbol is replaced by an inverted five-point star, reflecting a change in their rating from their previous rating (ie, MMCM) to CMDCM. The stars for Command Master Chief are silver, while stars for Fleet or Force Master Chief are gold. Additionally, CMCs wear a badge, worn on their left breast pocket, denoting their title (Command/Fleet/Force).^[12]^[14]

Image File history File links CMCPO.pngâ€Ž File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A Command Master Chief Petty Officer is the senior enlisted person in a United States Navy command structure. ... Image File history File links FMCPO.pngâ€Ž File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer Collar Pin Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rate (E-9) in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) is the senior enlisted person in the Navy, appointed by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) to serve as a spokesperson to address the issues of enlisted personnel to the highest positions in the Navy. The MCPON is the senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations and Chief of Naval Personnel.^[16] Exact duties vary, depending on the CNO, though the duties generally include traveling throughout the Navy, observing training and talking to sailors and their families. The MCPON serves on several boards concerned with enlisted members, represents the Department of the Navy at special events, and may be called upon to testify before Congress regarding enlisted personnel issues.^[17] 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. ... The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is the senior military officer in the United States Navy. ... The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is the senior military officer in the United States Navy. ... Seal The United States Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on April 30, 1798, to provide administrative and technical support, and civilian leadership to the United States Navy. ... The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America. ...

The position was originally established as "Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Navy" in January 1967^[17] in response to a recommendation from the Secretary of the Navy's task force on Navy personnel retention.^[16] Three months later, the title was officially changed to "Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy". The individual rating specialty marks for the MCPON was replaced by an inverted star in 1971.^[17] Flag of the United States Secretary of the Navy. ...

The MCPON's current insignia is similar to Fleet or Force CMCs, with the addition of a third star above the crow or anchor.^[12]

Image File history File links MCPON.pngâ€Ž File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... 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. ...

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