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Bishop Kenny NJROTC Naval Sicence One Rates and Ranks

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UNIT 2 NJROTC RATES/RANKS

AND U.S. NAVY RATES/RANKS

Cadets must continually demonstrate:

a. High morale standards and good

conduct

b. Proper appearance in school and in

unit uniform

c. Acceptable academic achievement

d. Acceptable performance in carrying

out assigned NJROTC responsibilities

e. Acceptable level of participation in

NJROTC activities and programs

CADET RATES & RANKS

Rate and rank promotions are

determined by the Senior Naval Science

Instructor (SNSI).

Unacceptable performance could result

in a demotion or disenrollment.

NJROTC cadet rates and ranks, from the

lowest to the highest, follow on the next

16 screens.

CADET SEAMAN RECRUIT (C/SR)

• There is no collar device for this rate.

• Assigned to new cadets in the process

of learning the NJROTC program.

CADET SEAMAN

APPRENTICE (C/SA)

• The collar device is two silver

diagonal stripes.

• When qualified, recruits can advance

to SA in the first year.

• The collar device is three silver

diagonal stripes.

• When qualified, recruits can advance

to SN in the first year.

CADET SEAMAN

(C/SN)

Junior Enlisted Rates

While there are no specific assignments

for seaman recruit, seaman apprentice,

or seaman, these cadets are in training

for future leadership roles.

• The collar device is a

perched eagle over one

chevron.

• Outstanding cadets may achieve this

rate the first year.

• Assignments include squad leaders,

assistant squad leaders in platoons,

drill teams, and drum and bugle corps.

CADET PETTY OFFICER

THIRD CLASS (C/PO3)

CADET PETTY OFFICER

SECOND CLASS (C/PO2)

• Advancement to this rate is usually in

the second year.

• Assignments include squad leaders,

color escorts in platoons, drill teams,

color guards and drum and bugle

corps.

• The collar device is a

perched eagle over two

chevrons.

• The collar device is a

perched eagle over

three chevrons.

• Cadets can achieve this rate usually

in their second or third year.

• Assignments include platoon guides,

color bearers, drill team guides, and

supply assistants.

CADET PETTY OFFICER

FIRST CLASS (C/PO1)

CADET CHIEF PETTY

OFFICER (C/CPO)

• The collar device is an

eagle perched on a

fouled anchor.

• Cadets can generally achieve CPO in

their second or third year.

• Assignments include company chief,

platoon chief, color bearer, drill team

chief, or rifle team chief.

• Generally a third year cadet.

• The SNSI may assign a Senior Chief

Petty Officer billet to the company

chief petty officer.

• The collar device is an

eagle and one star

perched on a fouled

anchor.

CADET SENIOR CHIEF

PETTY OFFICER (C/SCPO)

CADET MASTER CHIEF

PETTY OFFICER (C/MCPO)

• The collar device is an

eagle and two stars

perched on a fouled

anchor.

• Generally a third or fourth year cadet.

• The SNSI may assign a Master Chief

Petty Officer billet to the battalion

chief petty officer.

CADET OFFICER RANKS

Cadet officers are generally third or

fourth year cadets that have shown

aptitude for high leadership positions.

Officers are selected from the enlisted

rates to fill specific positions as follows:

CADET ENSIGN

• The collar device is a single gold bar.

• Generally a third or fourth year cadet.

• The first junior officer assignment

that may include junior officer on

company staffs, public affairs,

assistant supply, platoon commander,

or assistant drill team commander.

CADET LIEUTENANT

(Junior Grade)

• The collar device is two attached gold

bars.

• Assigned to officers ready for

additional responsibilities.

• Assignments can include operations,

rifle team commanders, battalion

supply, and administrative officer.

CADET LIEUTENANT

• The collar device is three attached

gold bars.

• Assigned to some of the most senior

officers such as executive officer of

companies or operations officer in

battalions and regiments.

• The collar device is four attached gold

bars.

• Assigned to cadet officers in the top

leadership roles of the NJROTC.

• The highest rank of company strength.

• Assignments include company commander

in smaller units and executive officer in

battalions and regiments.

CADET LIEUTENANT

COMMANDER

CADET

COMMANDER

• The collar device is five attached

gold bars.

• Assignments include battalion

commander and regimental

commander.

CADET

CAPTAIN

• The collar device is six attached gold

bars.

• The highest rank that can be attained

by a cadet in NJROTC.

• Assignments include regimental

commander (only if 300 or more

cadets).

NAVY RATES AND RANKS

The Navy's rate and rank structure is

similar to the rate and rank structure

used by cadets in the NJROTC program.

Enlisted personnel have rates, and

commissioned officers have ranks.

Enlisted personnel are advanced in rate.

Officers are promoted in rank.

U.S. NAVY

U.S. MARINES

RATES

AND RANKS

E-1

Seaman Recruit (SR)

No insignia

• The lowest noncommissioned rate in

the U.S. Navy

• Normally your initial rate when you

enter the Navy

E-1

Private

No insignia

• The lowest noncommissioned rate in

the U.S. Marines Corps

• Normally your initial rate when you

enter the Marines

E-2

Seaman Apprentice (SA)

• A noncommissioned rate in the U.S.

Navy above Seaman Recruit but below

Seaman

E-3

Seaman (SN)

• A noncommissioned rate in the U.S.

Navy that is above seaman apprentice

and below third class petty officer

E-4

Petty Officer Third Class (PO3)

The first and lowest of the Petty Officer

rates. Along with this rate comes

increased responsibility.

The second level of the Petty Officer

rates. Additional responsibilities are

afforded you at this level.

E-5

Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)

E-6

Petty Officer First Class (PO1)

The third level of the Petty Officer

rates. Even more responsibilities are

afforded you.

The first level of the Chief Petty Officer

rates. You are a recognized expert in

your field.

E-7

Chief Petty Officer (CPO)

E-8

Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO)

The second level of the Chief Petty

Officer rates. Increased authority and

responsibilities are given to you.

E-9

Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO)

The highest enlisted Navy non-

commissioned rate. You may be

designated as a Command Master

Chief.

E-9

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

(MCPON)

There is only one in the entire U.S. Navy.

MCPON is pronounced as mic-pon.

E-9

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps/

SgtMajMC

There is only one in the entire U.S. Marine

Corps.

This is the lowest warrant officer rank

in the Navy.

The grade of Warrant Officer (W-1) is

no longer in use in the U.S. Navy.

W-1

Warrant Officer

WO1

This is the lowest warrant officer rank

in the Marines.

W-1

Warrant Officer

WO

W-2

Chief Warrant Officer

CWO2

This is the next highest warrant officer

rank in the Navy after a warrant officer

(WO1).

W-2

Chief Warrant Officer

CWO2

W-3

Chief Warrant Officer

CWO3

This is the next highest warrant officer

rank in the Navy after a CWO2.

W-3

Chief Warrant Officer

CWO3

W-4

Chief Warrant Officer

CWO4

This is the next highest warrant officer

rank in the Navy after a CWO3.

W-4

Chief Warrant Officer

CWO4

W-5

Chief Warrant Officer

CWO5

This is the highest warrant officer rank

in the Navy. This rank was established

in 2002.

W-5

Chief Warrant Officer

CWO5

O-1

Ensign

• The lowest ranking officer in the Navy

O-1

Second Lieutenant 2nd LT

O-2

Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)

• The next highest rank of officer in the

Navy after an Ensign

O-2

First Lieutenant 1st LT

O-3

Lieutenant (LT)

• The next highest rank of officer in the

Navy after a Lieutenant Junior Grade

O-3

Captain CAPT

• The next highest rank of officer in the

Navy after a Lieutenant

O-4

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)

O-4

Major MAJ

O-5

Commander (CDR)

• The next highest rank of officer in the

Navy after a Lieutenant Commander

O-5

Lieutenant Colonel

LT COL

O-6

Captain (CAPT)

• The next highest rank of officer in the

Navy after a Commander

O-6

Colonel

COL

O-7

Rear Admiral (Lower Half)

RADM (L)

• The first of the flag officer ranks

O-7

Brigadier General

BRIG GEN

O-8

Rear Admiral (Upper Half)

RADM (U)

• The next highest flag officer in the

Navy after a rear admiral (lower half)

O-8

Major General

MAJ GEN

O-9

Vice Admiral (VADM)

• The next highest flag officer in the

Navy after a rear admiral (upper half)

O-9

Lieutenant General

LT GEN

• The highest ranking flag officer in the

Navy

O-10

Admiral (ADM)

O-10

General

GEN

Q.1. What is the title of the cadet

who leads a battalion?

A.1. Battalion Commander

Q.1. What is the title of the cadet

who leads a battalion?

Q.2. Name the three levels of

seaman.

A.2. Seaman recruit, seaman

apprentice, and seaman

Q.2. Name the three levels of

seaman.

Q.3. TRUE or FALSE. The Navy’s

rate and rank structure for men

and women on active duty is

similar to that of the NJROTC

program.

A.3. TRUE.

Q.3. TRUE or FALSE. The Navy’s

rate and rank structure for men

and women on active duty is

similar to that of the NJROTC

program.

Q.4. What rank or rate can a third

year cadet hope to make?

A.4. Senior petty officer or junior

officer

Q.4. What rank or rate can a third

year cadet hope to make?

Q.5. TRUE OR FALSE. A cadet may

be demoted for unacceptable

performance.

A.5. TRUE. A student may also be

disenrolled for any of the

following reasons:

a. Failure to maintain academic

or military standards

b. Lack of aptitude or poor

behavior

Q.5. TRUE OR FALSE. A cadet may

be demoted for unacceptable

performance.

A.5. c. Disenrollment from school

d. Request from the cadet

e. Physical condition that

preclude participation

Q.5. TRUE OR FALSE. A cadet may

be demoted for unacceptable

performance.

Q.6. Upon what criteria are

promotions and advancements

made?

A.6. Academic and military

performance, ability, loyalty,

and other qualities

Q.6. Upon what criteria are

promotions and advancements

made?

Q.7. What criterion is used for

achievement of officer status in

the JROTC program?

A.7. Requires an individual who has

demonstrated superior quality

leadership, integrity, personal

appearance, conduct, and

patriotism.

Q.7. What criterion is used for

achievement of officer status in

the JROTC program?

Q.8. What is the collar device for

a Cadet Senior Chief Petty

Officer?

A.8. An eagle and one star perched

on a fouled anchor

Q.8. What is the collar device for

a Cadet Senior Chief Petty

Officer?

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