Identify These Navy Ranks And Recognition Quiz

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1. What rank does 1 Stripe represent in the US Navy?

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In the US Navy, 1 Stripe represents the rank of E-1 Seaman Recruit SR, the lowest enlisted rank.

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2. What rank is indicated by 2 Stripes?

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In the United States Navy, 2 Stripes corresponds to the rank of E-2 Seaman Apprentice SA (09 Months), which is the second enlisted rank from the bottom. It is above the rank of E-1 Seaman Recruit SR and below the rank of E-3 Seaman SN.

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3. What rank does 3 Stripes represent in the Navy?

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In the Navy, the rank with 3 Stripes represents an E-3 Seaman SN (09 Months). This rank is typically achieved after a specified time period and completion of required training.

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4. What rank is equivalent to 1 Chevron in the U.S. Navy?

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In the U.S. Navy, 1 Chevron is equivalent to the rank of E-4 Petty Officer Third Class PO3(06 Months). A Seaman is enlisted at a lower rank, Chief Petty Officer is a higher ranking position, and Lieutenant Commander is an officer rank.

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5. What rank is indicated by 2 Chevrons?

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The rank indicated by 2 Chevrons is E-5 Petty Officer Second Class PO2, which is typically achieved after 12 months of service at the E-4 rank.

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6. What rank is represented by 3 Chevrons?

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The rank represented by 3 Chevrons is E-6 Petty Officer First Class PO1 (36 Months). This rank is above E-5 Petty Officer Second Class, but below E-7 Chief Petty Officer.

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7. What rank does 3 Chevrons with Arch represent in the Navy?

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The rank of E-7 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) is denoted by 3 Chevrons with Arch in the Navy. This rank signifies a senior non-commissioned officer with 36 months of service at that rank.

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8. What rank is represented by 3 Chevrons with Arch and 1 Star?

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The rank of E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer SCPO is represented by 3 Chevrons with Arch and 1 Star. This rank is achieved after 36 months of service at that level.

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9. What rank is represented by 3 Chevrons with Arch and 2 Stars?

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The correct rank represented by 3 Chevrons with Arch and 2 Stars is E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer MCPO (36 Months)

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10. What rank is represented by 3 Chevrons with Arch and 3 Stars?

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The insignia of 3 Chevrons with Arch and 3 Stars signifies the highest enlisted rank in the United States Navy, which is E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy MCPON. The other options listed are lower enlisted ranks in the Navy.

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11. What is the rank for an Ensign in the US Navy?

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In the US Navy, an Ensign holds the rank of O-1, which is the most junior officer rank. Ensigns wear a single gold bar on their uniform.

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12. What rank does the abbreviation LTJG stand for?

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LTJG stands for Lieutenant Junior Grade and corresponds to the rank of O-2 in the US Navy. Ensign is O-1, Lieutenant is O-3, and Lieutenant Commander is O-4.

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13. What rank does the following insignia represent: Two attached silver bars?

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The correct answer is O-3 Lieutenant LT. The insignia of two attached silver bars denotes the rank of Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Other ranks such as Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade, and Lieutenant Commander have different insignias.

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14. What rank is denoted by one gold oak leaf?

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In the United States Navy, a gold oak leaf represents the rank of O-4 Lieutenant Commander (LCDR). Each rank in the Navy has its own distinctive insignia to distinguish between different levels of authority and responsibility.

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15. What rank is indicated by one silver oak leaf?

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One silver oak leaf signifies the rank of O-5 Commander in the United States military.

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16. What does the abbreviation 'O-6' stand for in military ranking?

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In the military ranking system, 'O-6' refers to the rank of Captain (abbreviated as CAPT). The incorrect options represent lower ranks in the hierarchy.

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17. What insignia represents a Rear Admiral (lower half) in the US Navy?

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In the US Navy, a Rear Admiral (lower half) is recognized by the insignia of a silver five point star denoted as O-7 RDML.

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18. What rank is represented by two silver five point stars?

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In the U.S. Navy, the rank of Rear Admiral (upper half) is denoted by two silver five point stars, while the other options represent different ranks in the Navy.

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19. What insignia represents the rank of Vice Admiral in the US Navy?

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The correct insignia for Vice Admiral in the US Navy is three silver five point stars, which corresponds to the O-9 pay grade. This rank is abbreviated as VADM.

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20. What rank is represented by a gold bar with three blue inserts?

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In the United States military, the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2 is represented by a gold bar with three blue inserts. The other ranks mentioned do not have this specific insignia.

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21. What rank is represented by a silver bar with two blue inserts?

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The rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 is symbolized by a silver bar with two blue inserts. This rank falls between Warrant Officer and Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the US Army.

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22. What rank is indicated by a silver bar with three blue inserts?

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The rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 is denoted by a silver bar with three blue inserts. This rank is typically found in the United States Army and United States Marine Corps.

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23. What does a silver bar with one blue line represent?

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A silver bar with one blue line typically represents the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 in the military. It is important to pay attention to the specific colors and number of lines, as they indicate different ranks.

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24. What rank is indicated by a fouled anchor with the letters USN across it?

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The symbol of a fouled anchor with the letters USN across it represents the rank of an E-7 Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy with 36 months of service. It is an emblem associated with the Chief Petty Officer rank in the US Navy.

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25. What rank is indicated by a fouled anchor with the letters USN and one star?

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The insignia described corresponds to the rank of E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer with 36 months of service. The USN letters indicate United States Navy, and the fouled anchor with one star is the specific insignia for this rank. The other options provided do not match the description given in the question.

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26. What rank is indicated by a fouled anchor with the letters USN across it and two stars?

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The correct answer is E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer (36 Months). The fouled anchor with the letters USN and two stars is the insignia for this rank in the United States Navy, signifying the highest enlisted rank attainable.

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27. What rank is represented by an Eagle over 1 Chevron?

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In the United States Navy, the rank insignia of E-4 depicts an eagle with a single chevron below. This corresponds to the rank of Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) with 06 months of service.

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28. What rank is represented by an Eagle over 2 Chevrons?

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In military rank insignia, an Eagle over 2 Chevrons typically represents the rank of E-5 Petty Officer Second Class PO2 with 12 months of service. The other options provided are different ranks within the military hierarchy.

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29. Eagle over 3 Chevrons.

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In the United States Navy, rank insignias with an Eagle over 3 Chevrons correspond to E-6 Petty Officer First Class PO1 with 36 months of service. The incorrect answers provided are lower ranks with fewer chevrons and no eagle symbol.

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What rank does 1 Stripe represent in the US Navy?
What rank is indicated by 2 Stripes?
What rank does 3 Stripes represent in the Navy?
What rank is equivalent to 1 Chevron in the U.S. Navy?
What rank is indicated by 2 Chevrons?
What rank is represented by 3 Chevrons?
What rank does 3 Chevrons with Arch represent in the Navy?
What rank is represented by 3 Chevrons with Arch and 1 Star?
What rank is represented by 3 Chevrons with Arch and 2 Stars?
What rank is represented by 3 Chevrons with Arch and 3 Stars?
What is the rank for an Ensign in the US Navy?
What rank does the abbreviation LTJG stand for?
What rank does the following insignia represent: Two attached silver...
What rank is denoted by one gold oak leaf?
What rank is indicated by one silver oak leaf?
What does the abbreviation 'O-6' stand for in military ranking?
What insignia represents a Rear Admiral (lower half) in the US Navy?
What rank is represented by two silver five point stars?
What insignia represents the rank of Vice Admiral in the US Navy?
What rank is represented by a gold bar with three blue inserts?
What rank is represented by a silver bar with two blue inserts?
What rank is indicated by a silver bar with three blue inserts?
What does a silver bar with one blue line represent?
What rank is indicated by a fouled anchor with the letters USN across...
What rank is indicated by a fouled anchor with the letters USN and one...
What rank is indicated by a fouled anchor with the letters USN across...
What rank is represented by an Eagle over 1 Chevron?
What rank is represented by an Eagle over 2 Chevrons?
Eagle over 3 Chevrons.
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