Navy Rank And Insignia

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1. What is the rank of an enlisted sailor in the U.S. Navy who is in pay grade E-1?

Petty Officer Third Class

Chief Petty Officer

Admiral

Seaman Recruit

In the U.S. Navy, the rank of Seaman Recruit is the most junior enlisted rank, denoted by pay grade E-1. The other options provided correspond to higher ranks within the Navy hierarchy, making them incorrect for this specific question.

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2. What is the rank abbreviation for Seaman Apprentice in the Navy?

SA - Seaman Apprentice

In the Navy, Seaman Apprentice is designated by the rank abbreviation SA. Other incorrect options are SR (Seaman Recruit), SN (Seaman), and SC (Seaman Crewman).

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In the Navy, Seaman Apprentice is designated by the rank abbreviation SA. Other incorrect options are SR (Seaman Recruit), SN (Seaman), and SC (Seaman Crewman).

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3. What does the military paygrade E-3 stand for?

LT - Lieutenant

CP - Captain

SN - Seaman

SGT - Sergeant

In the military, E-3 represents a Seaman rank, typically in the Navy. SN specifically stands for Seaman Apprentice.

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In the military, E-3 represents a Seaman rank, typically in the Navy. SN specifically stands for Seaman Apprentice.

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4. What is the abbreviation for PO2 in the military?

PO2 - Petty Officer Second Class

Principle Officer 2nd Class

Professional Operator 2nd Class

Private Officer 2nd Class

PO2 stands for Petty Officer Second Class in the military ranking system. It is a non-commissioned officer rank in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, and Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

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PO2 stands for Petty Officer Second Class in the military ranking system. It is a non-commissioned officer rank in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, and Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

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5. What is the rank associated with E-6 in the US Navy?

Sergeant

PO1 - Petty Officer First Class

Captain

Lieutenant

E-6 in the US Navy corresponds to the rank of PO1 - Petty Officer First Class, which is a non-commissioned officer rank rather than a commissioned officer rank like Lieutenant or Captain. The rank of Sergeant is commonly associated with the US Army and Marine Corps.

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6. What is the military rank associated with the abbreviation E-7?

LT - Lieutenant

CPO - Chief Petty Offier

SGT - Sergeant

COL - Colonel

E-7 is the pay grade for the Chief Petty Officer rank in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.

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E-7 is the pay grade for the Chief Petty Officer rank in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.

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7. What is the abbreviation for E-8 in the military?

SCPO - Senior Chief Petty Officer

LT - Lieutenant

SGT - Sergeant

CPL - Corporal

E-8 corresponds to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer in the military.

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E-8 corresponds to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer in the military.

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8. What is the rank E-9 in the U.S. Navy?

Seaman

Chief Warrant Officer

Fleet/Command Master Chief Petty Officer

Lieutenant Commander

In the U.S. Navy, E-9 corresponds to the rank of Fleet/Command Master Chief Petty Officer, which is the highest enlisted rank in the Navy. Other ranks such as Seaman, Lieutenant Commander, and Chief Warrant Officer hold different ranks and responsibilities.

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9. What is the abbreviation E-9 in the U.S. Navy hierarchy?

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

Ensign

Lieutenant Commander

Chief Petty Officer

E-9 is the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, held by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.

Explanation

E-9 is the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, held by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.

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10. What does W-2 stand for?

Warehouse 2

CWO2 - Chief Warrant Officer 2

Workstation 2

Wireless 2

In this context, W-2 refers to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the military. It is a specific ranking within the warrant officer category.

Explanation

In this context, W-2 refers to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the military. It is a specific ranking within the warrant officer category.

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11. What does W-3 stand for in military rank?

Warrant Officer 3

Lieutenant Colonel

CWO3 - Chief Warrant Officer 3

Sergeant Major

In the military, W-3 corresponds to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3, which is a senior technical specialist in the US Army. This rank signifies a high level of expertise and leadership within a particular field.

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12. What does W-4 stand for in the military?

Warrior 4

Warrant Officer Level 4

CWO4 - Chief Warrant Officer 4

Weapon 4

In the military, W-4 refers to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4, which is a senior rank held by experienced officers in certain branches of the armed forces.

Explanation

In the military, W-4 refers to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4, which is a senior rank held by experienced officers in certain branches of the armed forces.

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13. What is the rank W-5 often referred to as?

W-5 Captain

Chief Officer W-5

Warrant Officer 5

CWO5 - Chief Warrant Officer 5

In the military, the rank W-5 is commonly known as CWO5, which stands for Chief Warrant Officer 5. This rank is usually found in the Navy and Coast Guard branches.

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In the military, the rank W-5 is commonly known as CWO5, which stands for Chief Warrant Officer 5. This rank is usually found in the Navy and Coast Guard branches.

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14. What is the military rank abbreviation for Ensign?

CO - Chief Officer

O-1 - Officer Rank 1

ENS - Ensign

LT - Lieutenant

The correct military rank abbreviation for Ensign is ENS, which is equivalent to Officer Rank 1.

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The correct military rank abbreviation for Ensign is ENS, which is equivalent to Officer Rank 1.

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15. What is the abbreviation for O-2 in the United States Navy?

CAPT - Captain

LCDR - Lieutenant Commander

ENS - Ensign

LTJG - Lieutenant Junior Grade

In the United States Navy, O-2 corresponds to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG). Ensign (ENS) is the O-1 rank, Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) is the O-4 rank, and Captain (CAPT) is the O-6 rank.

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16. What military rank does O-3 correspond to?

ADM - Admiral

LT - Lieutenant

SGT - Sergeant

CPT - Captain

In the military ranking system, O-3 corresponds to the rank of Lieutenant.

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In the military ranking system, O-3 corresponds to the rank of Lieutenant.

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17. What is the abbreviation for O-4 in the U.S. Navy?

LCDR - Lieutenant Commander

CDR - Commander

LT - Lieutenant

CAPT - Captain

O-4 in the U.S. Navy corresponds to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, which is abbreviated as LCDR. Although the other options are also ranks within the Navy, they do not directly correspond to O-4.

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O-4 in the U.S. Navy corresponds to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, which is abbreviated as LCDR. Although the other options are also ranks within the Navy, they do not directly correspond to O-4.

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18. What is the military rank equivalent to O-5?

COL - Colonel

MAJ - Major

CDR -Commander

LT COL - Lieutenant Colonel

O-5 is the pay grade for the rank of Commander in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

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O-5 is the pay grade for the rank of Commander in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

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19. What is the military rank O-6 equivalent to?

LCDR - Lieutenant Commander

COL - Colonel

CAPT - Captain

GEN - General

O-6 is the pay grade for a Captain in the U.S. Navy, which is equivalent to a Colonel in the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Therefore, the correct answer is CAPT - Captain.

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O-6 is the pay grade for a Captain in the U.S. Navy, which is equivalent to a Colonel in the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Therefore, the correct answer is CAPT - Captain.

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20. What is the abbreviation O-7 typically stand for in military rank?

RADM (LH) - Rear Admiral Lower Half

Lieutenant General

Brigadier General

Major General

O-7 corresponds to the rank of Rear Admiral Lower Half in the United States Navy. The other ranks listed do not align with the O-7 designation.

Explanation

O-7 corresponds to the rank of Rear Admiral Lower Half in the United States Navy. The other ranks listed do not align with the O-7 designation.

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21. What does RADM (UH) stand for?

Rear Admiral Lower Half

Rear Admiral Full

Rear Admiral Captain

RADM (UH) - Rear Admiral Upper Half

RADM (UH) is an abbreviation for Rear Admiral Upper Half in the United States military ranks. Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML) is a different rank, and Rear Admiral Full is another senior rank. Rear Admiral Captain is not a recognized naval rank.

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22. What is the abbreviation for E-9 in the military ranking system?

MCPO - Master Chief Petty Officer

FCM - Fleet Chief Master

CMDCM - Command Master Chief

SCPO - Senior Chief Petty Officer

In the military ranking system, E-9 represents the highest enlisted rank. MCPO - Master Chief Petty Officer is the correct abbreviation for E-9. CMDCM, SCPO, and FCM are other high-ranking positions but do not directly correspond to E-9 in the hierarchy.

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23. What does the military rank O-9 stand for?