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UNIT 2 NJROTC RATES/RANKS AND U.S. NAVY RATES/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-8
Master Sergeant MSGT/
First Sergeant 1stSGT
MSGT 1stSGT
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
Sergeant Major SGTMAJ/
Master Gunnery Sergeant MGYSGT
SGTMAJ MGYSGT
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?
