Navy Enlisted Ranks Quiz (E-1 to E-9)

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What does E-1 (Seaman Recruit) have on their uniform?

1 Silver star

2 diagonal stripes

1 Gold bar

NO STRIPES (correct)

What does E-2 (Seaman Apprentice) have on their uniform?

2 diagonal stripes (correct)

NO STRIPES

Perched Eagle

1 Silver star

What does E-3 (Seaman) have on their uniform?

1 Silver snap

1 Gold oak leaf

Perched Eagle

3 diagonal stripes (correct)

What insignia does E-4 (Petty Officer Third Class) feature?

Perched Eagle, 1 Chevron Signup and view all the answers

What is the uniform marking for E-5 (Petty Officer Second Class)?

Perched Eagle, 2 Chevrons Signup and view all the answers

What does E-6 (Petty Officer First Class) insignia consist of?

Perched Eagle, 3 Chevrons Signup and view all the answers

Which insignia does E-7 (Chief Petty Officer) have?

Silver USN on a gold fouled anchor Signup and view all the answers

What does E-8 (Senior Chief Petty Officer) insignia include?

1 Silver star, Silver USN on a gold fouled anchor Signup and view all the answers

What insignia does E-9 (Master Chief Petty Officer) possess?

3 Silver stars, Silver USN on a gold fouled anchor Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in insignia for E-9 (CNO/Command Master Chief Petty Officer) compared to Master Chief Petty Officer?

1 Gold Star Signup and view all the answers

What insignia does W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) feature?

Gold bar, 3 blue breaks Signup and view all the answers

What insignia does W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) have?

Silver bar, 2 blue breaks Signup and view all the answers

What insignia does W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) include?

Silver bar, 3 blue breaks Signup and view all the answers

What does W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) insignia look like?

Silver bar, 1 blue line Signup and view all the answers

What does O-1 (Ensign) insignia consist of?

1 Gold bar Signup and view all the answers

What insignia does O-2 (Lieutenant Junior Grade) carry?

1 Silver bar Signup and view all the answers

What is the insignia for O-3 (Lieutenant)?

2 Silver bars Signup and view all the answers

What does O-4 (Lieutenant Commander) insignia include?

1 Gold oak leaf Signup and view all the answers

What insignia does O-5 (Commander) feature?

1 Silver oak leaf Signup and view all the answers

What does O-6 (Captain) insignia consist of?

1 Silver spread eagle Signup and view all the answers

What insignia does O-7 (Rear Admiral L/half) have?

1 Silver star Signup and view all the answers

What insignia does O-8 (Rear Admiral U/half) carry?

2 Silver stars Signup and view all the answers

What does O-9 (Vice Admiral) insignia consist of?

3 Silver stars Signup and view all the answers

What is the insignia for O-10 (Admiral)?

4 Silver stars Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Navy Enlisted Ranks (E-1 to E-9)

E-1 (Seaman Recruit): No stripes. Entry-level position.
E-2 (Seaman Apprentice): Displays 2 diagonal stripes.
E-3 (Seaman): Recognized by 3 diagonal stripes.
E-4 (Petty Officer Third Class): Identified by a perched eagle above 1 chevron.
E-5 (Petty Officer Second Class): Features a perched eagle above 2 chevrons.
E-6 (Petty Officer First Class): A perched eagle above 3 chevrons signifies this rank.
E-7 (Chief Petty Officer): Silver USN on a gold fouled anchor, 1 rocker, and 3 chevrons.
E-8 (Senior Chief Petty Officer): Includes 1 silver star, silver USN on a gold fouled anchor, 1 rocker, and 3 chevrons.
E-9 (Master Chief Petty Officer): Recognized by 2 silver stars, silver USN on a gold fouled anchor, 1 rocker, and 3 chevrons.
E-9 (CNO/Command Master Chief Petty Officer): Has 2 silver stars, includes a silver USN on a gold fouled anchor, 1 rocker, 1 silver star, and 3 chevrons.
E-9 (Fleet/Force Master Chief Petty Officer): Features 2 silver stars, with silver USN on a gold fouled anchor, 1 rocker, 1 gold star, and 3 chevrons.
E-9 (Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy): Distinguished by 3 silver stars, silver USN on a gold fouled anchor, 1 rocker, 1 gold star, and 3 chevrons.

Navy Warrant Officer Ranks (W-2 to W-5)

W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2): Marked by a gold bar and 3 blue breaks.
W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3): Identified by a silver bar and 2 blue breaks.
W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4): Features a silver bar and 3 blue breaks.
W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5): Distinguished by a silver bar with a horizontal blue line and 1 blue break.

Navy Officer Ranks (O-1 to O-10)

O-1 (Ensign): Denoted by 1 gold bar, 1/2" gold stripe.
O-2 (Lieutenant Junior Grade): Recognized with 1 silver bar, 1/2" gold stripe, and 1/4" gold stripe.
O-3 (Lieutenant): Identified by 2 silver bars and 1/2" gold stripes.
O-4 (Lieutenant Commander): Features 1 gold oak leaf, with 1/2" gold stripes and 1/4" gold stripe.
O-5 (Commander): Distinguished by 1 silver oak leaf and 1/2" gold stripes.
O-6 (Captain): Recognized by 1 silver spread eagle and 1/2" gold stripes.
O-7 (Rear Admiral Lower Half): Displays 1 silver star and 2" gold stripe.
O-8 (Rear Admiral Upper Half): Identified by 2 silver stars, 2" gold stripe, and 1/2" gold stripe.
O-9 (Vice Admiral): Features 3 silver stars, 2" gold stripe, and 1/2" gold stripes.
O-10 (Admiral): Distinguished by 4 silver stars, 2" gold stripe, and 1/2" gold stripes.

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Test your knowledge on the Navy enlisted ranks from E-1 to E-9. This quiz covers all the ranks, insignias, and their significance in the Navy hierarchy. Perfect for those interested in military structure or preparing for service.