Navy Rank Structure Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is a Seaman Apprentice?

Seaman Apprentice

What is a Seaman?

Seaman

What is a Petty Officer Third Class?

Petty Officer Third Class

What is a Petty Officer Second Class?

Petty Officer Second Class Signup and view all the answers

What is a Petty Officer First Class?

Petty Officer First Class Signup and view all the answers

What is a Chief Petty Officer?

Chief Petty Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is a Senior Chief Petty Officer?

Senior Chief Petty Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is a Master Chief Petty Officer?

Master Chief Petty Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is an Ensign?

Ensign Signup and view all the answers

What is a Lieutenant Junior?

Lieutenant Junior Signup and view all the answers

What is a Captain?

Captain Signup and view all the answers

What is a Commander?

Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is a Lieutenant?

Lieutenant Signup and view all the answers

What is a Lieutenant Commander?

Lieutenant Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is a Rear Admiral Lower Half?

Rear Admiral Lower Half Signup and view all the answers

What is a Rear Admiral Upper Half?

Rear Admiral Upper Half Signup and view all the answers

What is a Vice Admiral?

Vice Admiral Signup and view all the answers

What is an Admiral in the Navy?

Admiral Navy Signup and view all the answers

What is the Cadet Commander collar device?

5 Gold Bars Signup and view all the answers

What is the Cadet Lieutenant Commander collar device?

Four attached gold bars Signup and view all the answers

What is the Cadet Captain collar device?

6 Gold Bars Signup and view all the answers

What is the Cadet Lieutenant collar device?

3 Gold Bars Signup and view all the answers

What insignia does a Seaman Recruit wear?

No insignia Signup and view all the answers

Who is the President of the United States?

President Donald J. Trump Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Vice President of the United States?

Vice President Michael Pence Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Secretary of State?

Secretary Michael Pompeo Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)?

Secretary Mark Esper Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)?

Secretary Richard Spencer Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)?

Admiral Michael Gilday Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Commander of Naval Education Training Command?

Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Commander of Naval Service Training Command?

Rear Admiral Milton Sands Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)?

Russel Smith Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Commandant of the Marine Corps?

General David Berger Signup and view all the answers

Who is the NJROTC Area 6 Manager?

Commander Griffith Jones Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Greenwave Operation Officers?

Charleigh Slusher Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Greenwave Supply Officers?

Zach Zanowski, and Allen Rodriguez Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Greenwave Administrative Officer?

Julie Gardner Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Greenwave Command Master Chief?

Isabel Diaz Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Greenwave Company A Commander?

Justin Marasco Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Greenwave Commanding Officer?

Cameron Bicknell Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Greenwave Executive Commander?

Aric Burton Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Greenwave Company B Commander?

Vince Bacon Signup and view all the answers

How far above the male shirt pocket are ribbons to be worn?

1/4 inch Signup and view all the answers

How far should ribbon and name tag be worn from the top seam of the Female Khaki shirt?

6 1/4 inches Signup and view all the answers

How is the most senior ribbon supposed to be worn?

Top row in board Signup and view all the answers

How far from the tip of the collar are collar devices to be worn on the khaki uniform shirt?

1 7/8 inches Signup and view all the answers

The flag can be displayed at night only when?

Properly illuminated Signup and view all the answers

What are the three Navy core values?

Honor, Courage, and Commitment Signup and view all the answers

When is the Navy Birthday?

October 13, 1775 Signup and view all the answers

When the Army, Marine Corps, and Navy are all participating in a march what is the order of march?

Army, Marine Corps, Navy. (Alphabetical) Signup and view all the answers

What is the space from the front of one cadet to the back of another cadet when marching in formation?

Distance Signup and view all the answers

What is the space from the side of one cadet to the side of another cadet when marching in formation?

Interval Signup and view all the answers

What is the formation called when lined up side to side?

Rank Signup and view all the answers

What is the formation called when lined up one behind the other?

File Signup and view all the answers

How big are steps when marching in quick time?

Step size not provided Signup and view all the answers

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.