LE2-C5S5T3pg Navy Rank Structure

Purpose This lesson introduces the Navy rank structure.

1. Identify Navy officer rank, grade, and insignia. 2. Identify Navy enlisted rank, grade, and insignia. 3. Differentiate between Navy officer and enlisted rank and insignia. 4. Identify Navy officer and enlisted rank structure in sequence.

CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

How interested are you in Naval Rank Structure? A.Extremely – This is one of my favorite subjects. B.Very – This would be in my “Top 10” topics list. C.Somewhat – This topic is somewhat interesting to me. D.Not at all – This topic is not very interesting to me, but I will focus and find something useful for me.

True or False: The Marine Corps and Navy relationship is rocky and uncooperative. A.True B.False

Think about what you already know about the Marine Corps and Navy relationship. List 2-3 ways in which the Navy and Marine Corps cooperate. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

As a member of the MCJROTC, it is important that you know and understand the Navy rank structure.

The Navy’s overall mission is to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas.

The Navy’s four primary missions in times of war are: 1.Seek out and destroy enemy forces at sea. 2.Destroy or reduce enemy sea commerce. 3.Maintain control of the seas. 4.Conduct land, sea, or air operations as needed to achieve these goals.

 The current rank structure of the Navy has evolved since its birth on October 13,  The rank of Admiral did not come about until 1862 when Congress authorized nine Rear Admirals on July 16.  The eagle as a rank insignia for Captain first appeared in 1852.

 The rank below Lieutenant evolved from Sailing Master, later Master, to Warrant Officer.  The Petty Officer can trace his title back to the old French word petit meaning something small.

CPS Lesson Question (3)

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary Navy missions in time of war? 1.Seek out and destroy enemy forces at sea. 2.Destroy or reduce enemy sea commerce. 3.Maintain control of the seas. 4.Maintain control of the air.

Navy Officer Rank Structure EnsignLieutenant Jr. Grade LieutenantLieutenant Commander CommanderCaptain Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Rear Admiral (Upper Half) Vice Admiral AdmiralFleet Admiral

W-2W-3W-4W-5 Warrant Officer Chief Warrant Officer - 2 Chief Warrant Officer - 3 Chief Warrant Officer - 4 Chief Warrant Officer - 5 No W-1 since 1975, CWO-5 only since 2002

E-2E-3E-4E-5E-6 Navy Enlisted Rank Structure Seaman Apprentice SeamanPetty Officer Third Class Petty Officer Second Class Petty Officer First Class E-7E-8E-9 Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

CPS Lesson Question (4-5)

True or False: The rank of Commander is higher than the rank of Captain. A.True B.False

Which of the following is the insignia for Chief Petty Officer? A.C.B.

List the 2-3 most important things you learned in this lesson. Why are they important to you? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

Images in this lesson were taken from:  Microsoft © Clip Art Gallery  Marine Corps Combat Camera  Marine Corps OCS  MCJROTC Student Text