Po1 Promotion Quiz: Active Duty Ranks
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Petty Officer Third Class
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Petty Officer First Class
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Petty Officer Second Class
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Corporal
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The PO1 Promotion Quiz: Active Duty Ranks assesses knowledge of U. S. Navy ranks, focusing on positions like Navy Captain, Commander, and Admiral. This quiz is essential for naval personnel preparing for promotion exams.
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Petty Officer Third Class
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Petty Officer First Class
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Petty Officer Second Class
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Corporal
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A. Petty Officer Second ClassExplanation
Petty Officer Second Class is the correct answer because it is the rank that falls between Petty Officer Third Class and Petty Officer First Class. The ranks listed before and after it are not in the correct order.Rate this question:
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Petty Officer First Class
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Petty Officer Fourth Class
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Petty Officer Second Class
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Petty Officer Third Class
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A. Petty Officer Third ClassExplanation
The given answer, Petty Officer Third Class, is correct because it is the correct rank in the U.S. Navy's enlisted personnel hierarchy. Petty Officer Third Class is the fourth rank in the Petty Officer ranks, following Petty Officer First Class, Petty Officer Second Class, and Petty Officer Fourth Class.Rate this question:
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Master Chief Petty Officer
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Chef Petty Officer
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Petty Officer First Class
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Commander
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A. Master Chief Petty OfficerExplanation
The correct answer is "Master Chief Petty Officer" because it is the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. This rank is above Chef Petty Officer, Petty Officer First Class, and Commander, indicating that the Master Chief Petty Officer holds a higher position of authority and responsibility within the military hierarchy.Rate this question:
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Navy Ensign
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Marine Captain
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Navy Lt JG
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Navy Lieutenant
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A. Navy EnsignExplanation
Navy Ensign is the correct answer because it is the lowest rank among the options given. Marine Captain is a higher rank than Navy Ensign. Navy Lt JG (Lieutenant Junior Grade) is also a higher rank than Navy Ensign. Navy Lieutenant is also a higher rank than Navy Ensign. Therefore, Navy Ensign is the correct answer as it is the lowest rank among the options provided.Rate this question:
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Master Chief Petty Officer
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Chef Petty Officer
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Petty Officer First Class
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Commander
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A. Master Chief Petty OfficerExplanation
The correct answer is Master Chief Petty Officer. This is the highest enlisted rank in the United States Navy and is above the ranks of Chef Petty Officer and Petty Officer First Class. Commander, on the other hand, is a commissioned officer rank and is higher than the enlisted ranks mentioned. Therefore, Master Chief Petty Officer is the correct answer as it is the highest enlisted rank listed.Rate this question:
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Petty Officer First Class
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Petty Officer Second Class
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Chief Petty Officer
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Petty Officer Third Class
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A. Petty Officer First ClassExplanation
The correct answer is Petty Officer First Class because it is the highest rank among the options provided. Petty Officer Second Class and Petty Officer Third Class are lower ranks, while Chief Petty Officer is a higher rank.Rate this question:
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Navy Ensign
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Marine Captain
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Navy Lt JG
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Navy Lieutenant
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A. Navy EnsignExplanation
The correct answer is Navy Ensign. Navy Ensign is the lowest commissioned officer rank in the United States Navy. It is equivalent to the rank of Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and Marine Corps. Ensigns typically serve as division officers aboard ships or as staff officers in shore-based commands. They are responsible for leading and managing a group of sailors and carrying out various tasks assigned to them by their superiors.Rate this question:
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Seaman Recruit
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Seaman
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Seaman Apprentic
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Seaman Cadet
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A. SeamanExplanation
The correct answer is Seaman. The options given are different ranks in the United States Navy. Among the options, Seaman is the lowest rank and is typically given to enlisted personnel who have just joined the Navy. Seaman Recruit is the initial rank given during basic training, while Seaman Apprentice is the next rank after completing basic training. Seaman Cadet is not a recognized rank in the U.S. Navy. Therefore, the correct answer is Seaman.Rate this question:
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Petty Officer First Class
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Petty Officer Fourth Class
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Petty Officer Second Class
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Petty Officer Third Class
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A. Petty Officer Third ClassExplanation
The answer is Petty Officer Third Class because it is the correct rank in the hierarchy of the Petty Officer ranks. The ranks listed before and after it are also correct, but they are not the answer to the question.Rate this question:
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Petty Officer First Class
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Petty Officer Second Class
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Chief Petty Officer
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Petty Officer Third Class
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A. Petty Officer First ClassExplanation
This answer is correct because it correctly lists the ranks in the order of their hierarchy in the United States Navy. The ranks are listed from highest to lowest, with Petty Officer First Class being the highest rank among the options given.Rate this question:
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Seaman
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Seaman Apprentice
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Seaman Recruit
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Three Bar Ensign
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A. Seaman RecruitExplanation
Seaman Recruit is the correct answer because it is the lowest enlisted rank in the United States Navy. This rank is typically held by individuals who have just completed basic training and are new to the Navy. They are still learning and gaining experience in their role as a seaman. Seaman Apprentice and Seaman are higher ranks that individuals can advance to after gaining more experience and demonstrating proficiency in their duties. Three Bar Ensign is not a rank, but rather a term used to describe a naval officer who holds the rank of Ensign and has three gold bars on their uniform.Rate this question:
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Lieutanant
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Commander
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Lieutanant Commander
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Two Bar
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Staff Sergeant
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Gunnery Sergeant
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Master Sergeant
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Sergeant Major
Correct Answer
A. Gunnery SergeantExplanation
The correct answer is Gunnery Sergeant because it is the next rank in the hierarchy after Staff Sergeant. In the military, ranks are typically organized in a hierarchical structure, with each rank representing a higher level of authority and responsibility. Therefore, a Gunnery Sergeant would be the next step up from a Staff Sergeant in terms of rank.Rate this question:
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Seaman Recruit
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Seaman
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Seaman Apprentic
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Seaman Cadet
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A. SeamanExplanation
The correct answer is "Seaman" because it is the highest rank among the options given. "Seaman Recruit" is the lowest rank, followed by "Seaman Apprentice" and "Seaman Cadet." Therefore, "Seaman" is the most advanced rank among the choices provided.Rate this question:
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Seaman Lieutenant
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Seaman Recruit
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Seaman
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Seaman Apprentice
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A. Seaman ApprenticeExplanation
The correct answer is Seaman Apprentice. In the U.S. Navy, the rank of Seaman Apprentice is the third enlisted rank, following Seaman Recruit and preceding Seaman. This rank is typically held by individuals who have completed basic training and have gained some experience in their respective roles. Seaman Apprentice signifies a higher level of knowledge and responsibility compared to Seaman Recruit.Rate this question:
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Rear Admiral Lower Half
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Fleet Admrial
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Rear Admiral Upper Half
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Major
Correct Answer
A. Rear Admiral Upper HalfExplanation
The given answer, "Rear Admiral Upper Half," is correct because it is the correct rank in the sequence provided. The ranks listed in the question are Rear Admiral Lower Half, Fleet Admiral, Rear Admiral Upper Half, and Major. When arranged in ascending order, Rear Admiral Upper Half is the highest rank among the options given.Rate this question:
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Petty Officer First Class
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Chief Petty Officer
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Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Staff Sergeamt
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A. Chief Petty Officer -
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Marine Captain
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Navy Captain
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Marine Colonel
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Admiral
Correct Answer
A. Navy CaptainExplanation
The correct answer is Navy Captain because in the military hierarchy, a Navy Captain is ranked above a Marine Captain and Marine Colonel, but below an Admiral. Therefore, a Navy Captain holds a higher rank than a Marine Captain.Rate this question:
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Rear Admiral Lower Half
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Fleet Admrial
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Rear Admiral Upper Half
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Major
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A. Rear Admiral Upper Half -
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Silver
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Captain
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Lt Commander
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Commander
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Marine Major
Correct Answer
A. CommanderExplanation
The given answer "Commander" is the correct answer because it is the highest rank among the options given. In military hierarchy, a Commander is a senior officer who typically holds a leadership position and has authority over lower-ranking officers. The ranks listed before Commander, such as Captain, Lt Commander, and Marine Major, are all lower in rank and authority. Therefore, Commander is the most appropriate answer based on the given options.Rate this question:
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Lt Commander
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Captain
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Commander
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Lieutenant
Correct Answer
A. CommanderExplanation
The given answer, Commander, is the correct answer because it is the next highest rank in the military hierarchy after Lieutenant Commander. In the given list of ranks, the ranks are listed in ascending order of seniority. Therefore, the next rank after Lieutenant Commander would be Commander.Rate this question:
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Seaman Lieutenant
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Seaman Recruit
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Seaman
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Seaman Apprentice
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A. Seaman ApprenticeExplanation
The correct answer is "Seaman Apprentice" because it is the next rank in the hierarchy after "Seaman Recruit." In the Navy, ranks are typically earned through a combination of time in service and completion of certain training requirements. Therefore, a Seaman Recruit would need to advance to the next rank, which is Seaman Apprentice.Rate this question:
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Marine Captain
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Navy Captain
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Marine Colonel
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Admiral
Correct Answer
A. Navy CaptainExplanation
The given answer, Navy Captain, is correct because it is the highest-ranking officer in the Navy with the rank of captain. The other options, Marine Captain and Marine Colonel, are ranks in the Marine Corps, which is a separate branch of the military. Admiral is a higher rank than Navy Captain, but it is not included in the given options. Therefore, Navy Captain is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Lance Corporal
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Corporal
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Petty Officer Second Class
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Sergeant
Correct Answer
A. CorporalExplanation
Corporal is the correct answer because it is the next rank above Lance Corporal and the rank below Sergeant. In military organizations, the rank of Corporal is typically a non-commissioned officer rank, indicating a higher level of responsibility and leadership compared to a Lance Corporal.Rate this question:
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Lieutanant
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Commander
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Lieutanant Commander
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Two Bar
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A. Lieutanant -
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Seaman
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Seaman Apprentice
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Seaman Recruit
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Three Bar Ensign
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A. Seaman RecruitExplanation
Seaman Recruit is the correct answer because it is the lowest rank in the United States Navy. It is the entry-level rank for enlisted personnel and is typically held by individuals who have just completed basic training. As a Seaman Recruit, individuals are still learning the basics of naval operations and are not yet qualified for more advanced roles. This rank is a starting point for individuals to gain experience and work their way up through the ranks in the Navy.Rate this question:
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Rear Admiral
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Admiral
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Fleet Admiral
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Captain
Correct Answer
A. AdmiralExplanation
The correct answer is Admiral. In naval ranks, Rear Admiral is a lower rank than Admiral, and Fleet Admiral is a higher rank than Admiral. Captain is a lower rank than Admiral in the navy. Therefore, Admiral is the correct answer as it is the highest rank among the options given.Rate this question:
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Lance Corporal
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Corporal
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Petty Officer Second Class
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Sergeant
Correct Answer
A. CorporalExplanation
The correct answer is "Corporal" because it is the next rank above Lance Corporal and below Sergeant. The ranks listed in the question are arranged in ascending order of seniority, with Lance Corporal being the lowest rank and Sergeant being the highest. Therefore, the next rank in the sequence would be Corporal.Rate this question:
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CWO4
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CWO5
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CWO3
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CWO2
Correct Answer
A. CWO5Explanation
The correct answer is CWO5. This is the highest rank among the options provided. The "CWO" stands for Chief Warrant Officer, which is a rank in the military. The number "5" indicates the level within the Chief Warrant Officer rank structure, with 5 being the highest. Therefore, CWO5 is the highest-ranking option among CWO4, CWO5, CWO3, and CWO2.Rate this question:
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Staff Sergeant
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Gunnery Sergeant
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Master Sergeant
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Sergeant Major
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A. Gunnery SergeantExplanation
The correct answer is Gunnery Sergeant. In the military hierarchy, the rank of Gunnery Sergeant is higher than Staff Sergeant and lower than Master Sergeant. It is a non-commissioned officer rank, typically achieved after several years of service and demonstrating leadership abilities. Gunnery Sergeants are responsible for supervising and training junior enlisted personnel, as well as assisting officers in their duties.Rate this question:
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Silver
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Captain
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Lt Commander
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Commander
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Marine Major
Correct Answer
A. CommanderExplanation
The given answer "Commander" is the correct answer because it is the highest rank among the options provided. The ranks listed in descending order are Captain, Lt Commander, Commander, and Marine Major. Therefore, Commander is the highest-ranking officer among the options given.Rate this question:
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CWO4
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CWO5
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CWO3
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CWO2
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A. CWO5Explanation
The correct answer is CWO5. This answer is likely referring to a military rank or classification. In the military, ranks are often denoted by various abbreviations and numbers. CWO5 could be a specific rank within a certain branch or division of the military. Without further context or information, it is difficult to provide a more specific explanation.Rate this question:
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Petty Officer First Class
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Chief Petty Officer
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Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Staff Sergeamt
Correct Answer
A. Chief Petty OfficerExplanation
The correct answer is Chief Petty Officer. In the military, the rank of Chief Petty Officer is higher than Petty Officer First Class and Senior Chief Petty Officer, but lower than Staff Sergeant. This rank is typically achieved after several years of service and demonstrates a high level of leadership and expertise within a specific field.Rate this question:
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Lt Commander
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Captain
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Commander
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Lieutenant
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A. CommanderExplanation
The given answer, "Commander," is the correct answer because it is the next rank above Lieutenant Commander in the military hierarchy. The ranks listed in the question are in ascending order, starting with Lieutenant Commander and ending with Lieutenant. Therefore, the next rank in line would be Commander.Rate this question:
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Sergeant
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Staff Sergeant
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Gunnery Sergeant
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Corporal
Correct Answer
A. Staff SergeantExplanation
The given list is in ascending order of military ranks. Starting from the lowest rank, the ranks are Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Gunnery Sergeant, and Corporal. Therefore, the correct answer is Staff Sergeant, which is the second rank in the list.Rate this question:
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Lance Corporal
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Corporal
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Private First Class
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Sergeant
Correct Answer
A. Lance CorporalExplanation
A Lance Corporal is the correct answer because it is the second lowest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps, above Private First Class and below Corporal. This rank is typically given to Marines who have shown leadership potential and have completed the necessary training. A Lance Corporal is responsible for carrying out orders and assisting higher-ranking Marines in their duties.Rate this question:
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Admiral
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Captain
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LT Commander
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Commander
Correct Answer
A. CommanderExplanation
In military rank hierarchy, a Commander is a higher rank than Admiral, Captain, and LT Commander. Therefore, the correct answer is Commander.Rate this question:
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Brigadeer General
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Major General
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Lieutenant General
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General
Correct Answer
A. Major GeneralExplanation
The correct answer is Major General because it is the next higher rank in the military hierarchy after Brigadier General. The rank of Major General is above Brigadier General and below Lieutenant General.Rate this question:
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CWO2
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CWO3
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CWO5
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CWO4
Correct Answer
A. CWO3Explanation
The correct answer is CWO3. This is because CWO stands for Chief Warrant Officer, which is a rank in the military. The number that follows CWO indicates the level of seniority within that rank. In this case, CWO3 is a higher rank than CWO2 but lower than CWO4 and CWO5.Rate this question:
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A. Navy Captain
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B. Marine Colonel
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C. Admiral
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D. Both A and B
Correct Answer
A. A. Navy CaptainExplanation
The correct answer is A. Navy Captain. This is because a Navy Captain is a higher rank than a Marine Colonel. While both ranks are high-ranking positions in their respective branches of the military, a Navy Captain outranks a Marine Colonel. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Navy Captain.Rate this question:
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Admiral
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Captain
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LT Commander
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Commander
Correct Answer
A. CommanderExplanation
The correct answer is "Commander". In naval ranks, the Commander is a higher rank than Lieutenant Commander and Captain, and is below the rank of Admiral.Rate this question:
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Brigadeer General
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Major General
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Lieutenant General
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Geneal
Correct Answer
A. Major GeneralExplanation
The correct answer is "Major General" because it is the next higher rank after Brigadier General. The rank hierarchy in the military starts with Second Lieutenant, then progresses to First Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier General, Major General, Lieutenant General, and General. Therefore, Major General is the correct answer based on the given ranks.Rate this question:
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Admiral
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Rear Admiral
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Vice Admiral
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Lt Commander
Correct Answer
A. AdmiralExplanation
The correct answer is Admiral. In the military hierarchy, Admiral is the highest rank among the options given. Rear Admiral and Vice Admiral are lower ranks, while Lt Commander is also a lower rank in comparison. Therefore, Admiral is the most senior and highest-ranking position among the options provided.Rate this question:
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Admiral
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Fleet Admiral
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Captain
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Senior Chief
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A. AdmiralExplanation
The correct answer is "Admiral." The term "Admiral" refers to a high-ranking naval officer, typically in charge of a fleet or a group of ships. This rank is above Captain and below Fleet Admiral.Rate this question:
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Captain
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Commander
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Rear Admiral Lower Half
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Colonel
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A. CaptainExplanation
The given list consists of military ranks, and the correct answer is "Captain." The ranks are listed in descending order of seniority, with each rank being higher in authority than the one below it. "Captain" is the highest-ranking position among the options provided, making it the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Sergeant
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Staff Sergeant
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Gunnery Sergeant
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Corporal
Correct Answer
A. Staff SergeantExplanation
The correct answer is Staff Sergeant. In military rank hierarchy, a Staff Sergeant is higher in rank than a Sergeant. They are responsible for supervising and leading a team of soldiers.Rate this question:
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CWO2
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CWO3
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CWO4
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CWO5
Correct Answer
A. CWO4Explanation
The answer CWO4 is the correct answer because it is the highest rank among the options given. CWO2, CWO3, and CWO5 are all lower ranks than CWO4. Therefore, CWO4 is the most senior rank among the options provided.Rate this question:
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Lance Corporal
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Corporal
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Private First Class
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Sergeant
Correct Answer
A. Lance CorporalExplanation
A Lance Corporal is the correct answer because it is the second rank in the Marine Corps enlisted structure, above Private First Class and below Corporal. This rank is typically given to Marines who have shown leadership potential and have completed certain training requirements. Sergeants are higher in rank and are above Lance Corporals, making them an incorrect answer.Rate this question:
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