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What is a Seaman Apprentice?
What is a Seaman Apprentice?
Seaman Apprentice
What is a Seaman?
What is a Seaman?
Seaman
What is a Petty Officer Third Class?
What is a Petty Officer Third Class?
Petty Officer Third Class
What is a Petty Officer Second Class?
What is a Petty Officer Second Class?
What is a Petty Officer First Class?
What is a Petty Officer First Class?
What is a Chief Petty Officer?
What is a Chief Petty Officer?
What is a Senior Chief Petty Officer?
What is a Senior Chief Petty Officer?
What is a Master Chief Petty Officer?
What is a Master Chief Petty Officer?
What is an Ensign?
What is an Ensign?
What is a Lieutenant Junior?
What is a Lieutenant Junior?
What is a Captain?
What is a Captain?
What is a Commander?
What is a Commander?
What is a Lieutenant?
What is a Lieutenant?
What is a Lieutenant Commander?
What is a Lieutenant Commander?
What is a Rear Admiral Lower Half?
What is a Rear Admiral Lower Half?
What is a Rear Admiral Upper Half?
What is a Rear Admiral Upper Half?
What is a Vice Admiral?
What is a Vice Admiral?
What is an Admiral in the Navy?
What is an Admiral in the Navy?
What is the Cadet Commander collar device?
What is the Cadet Commander collar device?
What is the Cadet Lieutenant Commander collar device?
What is the Cadet Lieutenant Commander collar device?
What is the Cadet Captain collar device?
What is the Cadet Captain collar device?
What is the Cadet Lieutenant collar device?
What is the Cadet Lieutenant collar device?
What insignia does a Seaman Recruit wear?
What insignia does a Seaman Recruit wear?
Who is the President of the United States?
Who is the President of the United States?
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
Who is the Secretary of State?
Who is the Secretary of State?
Who is the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)?
Who is the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)?
Who is the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)?
Who is the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)?
Who is the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)?
Who is the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)?
Who is the Commander of Naval Education Training Command?
Who is the Commander of Naval Education Training Command?
Who is the Commander of Naval Service Training Command?
Who is the Commander of Naval Service Training Command?
Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)?
Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)?
Who is the Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Who is the Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Who is the NJROTC Area 6 Manager?
Who is the NJROTC Area 6 Manager?
Who are the Greenwave Operation Officers?
Who are the Greenwave Operation Officers?
Who are the Greenwave Supply Officers?
Who are the Greenwave Supply Officers?
Who is the Greenwave Administrative Officer?
Who is the Greenwave Administrative Officer?
Who is the Greenwave Command Master Chief?
Who is the Greenwave Command Master Chief?
Who is the Greenwave Company A Commander?
Who is the Greenwave Company A Commander?
Who is the Greenwave Commanding Officer?
Who is the Greenwave Commanding Officer?
Who is the Greenwave Executive Commander?
Who is the Greenwave Executive Commander?
Who is the Greenwave Company B Commander?
Who is the Greenwave Company B Commander?
How far above the male shirt pocket are ribbons to be worn?
How far above the male shirt pocket are ribbons to be worn?
How far should ribbon and name tag be worn from the top seam of the Female Khaki shirt?
How far should ribbon and name tag be worn from the top seam of the Female Khaki shirt?
How is the most senior ribbon supposed to be worn?
How is the most senior ribbon supposed to be worn?
How far from the tip of the collar are collar devices to be worn on the khaki uniform shirt?
How far from the tip of the collar are collar devices to be worn on the khaki uniform shirt?
The flag can be displayed at night only when?
The flag can be displayed at night only when?
What are the three Navy core values?
What are the three Navy core values?
When is the Navy Birthday?
When is the Navy Birthday?
When the Army, Marine Corps, and Navy are all participating in a march what is the order of march?
When the Army, Marine Corps, and Navy are all participating in a march what is the order of march?
What is the space from the front of one cadet to the back of another cadet when marching in formation?
What is the space from the front of one cadet to the back of another cadet when marching in formation?
What is the space from the side of one cadet to the side of another cadet when marching in formation?
What is the space from the side of one cadet to the side of another cadet when marching in formation?
What is the formation called when lined up side to side?
What is the formation called when lined up side to side?
What is the formation called when lined up one behind the other?
What is the formation called when lined up one behind the other?
How big are steps when marching in quick time?
How big are steps when marching in quick time?
Flashcards
Seaman Apprentice
Seaman Apprentice
The entry-level enlisted rank in the Navy.
Seaman
Seaman
A fully trained enlisted personnel.
Petty Officer Third Class
Petty Officer Third Class
The first level of supervisory rank.
Petty Officer Second Class
Petty Officer Second Class
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Petty Officer First Class
Petty Officer First Class
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Chief Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officer
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Senior Chief Petty Officer
Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Master Chief Petty Officer
Master Chief Petty Officer
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Ensign
Ensign
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Lieutenant Junior Grade
Lieutenant Junior Grade
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Lieutenant
Lieutenant
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Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander
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Commander
Commander
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Captain
Captain
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Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral
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Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral
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Admiral
Admiral
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Navy Core Values
Navy Core Values
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Navy Birthday
Navy Birthday
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Order of March
Order of March
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Distance
Distance
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Interval
Interval
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Rank (Formation)
Rank (Formation)
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File (Formation)
File (Formation)
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Study Notes
Rank Structure
- Seaman Apprentice is the initial level of enlisted personnel in the Navy.
- Seaman is the next rank, representing fully trained individuals serving on ships.
- Petty Officer Third Class is the first level of supervisory position.
- Petty Officer Second Class indicates a higher level of technical skill.
- Petty Officer First Class is a senior non-commissioned officer rank.
- Chief Petty Officer, Senior Chief Petty Officer, and Master Chief Petty Officer are progressive leadership positions with increased responsibilities.
Officer Ranks
- Ensign marks the entry-level officer rank in the Navy.
- Lieutenant Junior is next, commonly serving as department heads.
- Captain is a rank typically holding command of a ship or a major shore installation.
- Commander is above Captain, often leading larger ships or multiple units.
- Lieutenant and Lieutenant Commander are intermediate officer ranks with specific duties.
- Rear Admiral is divided into Lower Half and Upper Half, indicating junior and senior flag officers respectively.
- Vice Admiral and Admiral represent the highest ranks in naval command.
Collar Devices
- Cadet Commander Collar Device: 5 Gold Bars
- Cadet Lieutenant Commander: Four attached gold bars
- Cadet Captain Collar Device: 6 Gold Bars
- Cadet Lieutenant Collar Device: 3 Gold Bars
- Seaman Recruit holds no insignia.
Key Personnel
- President of the U.S.: Donald J. Trump
- Vice President: Michael Pence
- Secretary of State: Michael Pompeo
- Secretary of Defense (SECDEF): Mark Esper
- Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV): Richard Spencer
- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO): Admiral Michael Gilday
- Various commanders lead specific training commands and roles within the Navy and Marine Corps.
Uniform Regulations
- Ribbons must be worn 1/4 inch above the male shirt pocket.
- Female Khaki shirt: ribbons and name tag to be worn 6 1/4 inches from the top seam.
- The most senior ribbon is placed in the top row in the board.
- Collar devices are positioned 1 7/8 inches from the tip of the collar on khaki uniforms.
Flag Protocols
- The flag can be displayed at night only if properly illuminated.
Navy Core Values
- Three core values of the Navy: Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
- The Navy Birthday is celebrated on October 13, 1775.
Marching Orders
- Order of march in joint operations with Army, Marine Corps, and Navy: Army, Marine Corps, Navy (Alphabetical).
- The distance between the front of one cadet and the back of another in formation is called "Distance".
- The space between cadets side by side is referred to as "Interval".
- Formation lined up side to side is termed "Rank".
- Formation lined up one behind the other is termed "File".
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Test your knowledge on the ranks of enlisted personnel and officers in the Navy. From Seaman Apprentice to Rear Admiral, this quiz covers the progression and responsibilities associated with each rank. See how well you understand the hierarchy and roles within the Navy.
