US Navy and USMC Officer Rank Structure & Uniforms NVSC 101-501 22 Sept 2014

Learning Objectives Know the Navy and Marine Corps officer ranks/grade structure and insignias Know the difference between line and staff officers Know the primary Navy Unrestricted Line (URL) Officer designations Become familiar with the various uniforms of the US Navy and USMC

OFFICER RANK INSIGNIA Ensign / 2ndLt LTJG / 1stLt LT / Capt LCDR / Maj CDR / LtCol CAPT / Col Flag / General Rank

Navy Officer Ranks US Navy Officers Ranks

USN Officer Communities Line Community (URL & RL) Naval Aviator Naval Flight Officer Surface Submarine Special Warfare Special Operations Staff Medical Dental Nurse Chaplain JAG Supply

BADGES AND PINS SWO AVIATOR NFO SUBMARINER SCUBA PARACHUTIST SEAL

Differences Between Line & Staff Officers Unrestricted Line (URL) Officers are eligible for command-at-sea (ship, squadron, SEAL team, etc.) Aviators/Flight Officers Surface Warfare Officers Submarine Warfare Officers Special Warfare and Special Operations Officers

Differences Between Line & Staff Officers Restricted Line Officers are those in seagoing specialties who are eligible for command of shore installations within their specialty. Some examples include: Public Affairs Officers Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officers Naval Intelligence Officers

Differences Between Line & Staff Officers Staff Corps Officers are those in shore-based support fields who are eligible for command of shore installations within their specialty. Some examples include: Medical Corps and Medical Service Corps Officers Supply Officers Chaplains and JAG Officers

Navy and Marine Corps Uniforms

Uniforms The Navy Uniform distinguishes the officer as a professional; a member of a military service over 237 years old

Navy Officer’s Uniforms Summer White Service Dress Blue (SDB) Service Dress White (Chokers) Dinner Dress Blue/White Full Dress White Service Khaki

Navy Officer’s Uniforms Winter Blues Coveralls Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Combination Cover, Garrison Cap, Ball Cap Jackets and Overcoats Flight Suits PTU (Physical Training Uniform)

Enlisted Uniforms Service Dress Blue (Cracker Jack’s) Service Dress White (Jumper) Winter Blue/Working Blue Summer White Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Organizational Uniforms White Hat, Berets, Garrison Cap, Ball Caps Jackets and Coats

Marine Corps Uniforms Evening Dress Blue Dress Blue White Dress A, B, C, D Blue White Dress Service Uniform A, B, C Utility Uniform Woodland Desert

Travel in Uniform SDB’s are always appropriate Utilities are NEVER authorized for liberty. For travel between regions, wear either the uniform of the day for destination or point of departure for actual travel. NEVER TRAVEL IN UNIFORM TO A FOREIGN COUNTRY!!!!

Grooming Standards Neat, clean, well groomed Above ears and around neck shall be tapered, not blocked Hair on back of neck should not touch collar Maximum length of hair is 4 inches Hair coloring must look natural and complement the individual.

Grooming Standards Mustaches: Will be kept neatly and closely trimmed; must not extend below the corners of the mouth Sideburns: Must not extend below the midpoint of the ear

Grooming Standards Wigs/Hairpieces Both may be worn while in uniform only for cosmetic reasons to cover natural baldness or physical disfigurement. They will not interfere with the proper performance of duty or present a safety or FOD hazard.

Grooming Standards While in uniform, only one ring per hand is authorized, plus a wedding ring Necklaces will not show above the shirt line Earrings (for females ONLY) Navy: Post style, brushed spheres; Officers and chiefs wear gold, enlisted (E1-E6) wear silver Marines: No earrings in utilities. Service C or better, only gold brushed spheres. Evening dress or Blue/White Dress A, pearl sphere. 1/4” max diameter for both.

Grooming Standards Women’s Hair Clean, neatly shaped, and arranged in an attractive feminine and professional style Faddish and exaggerated styles are prohibited When in uniform, hair on back of head may touch, but not fall below, the lower edge of the collar

Grooming Standards Conspicuous rubber bands, combs, and pins are not authorized A maximum of two barrettes, similar to hair color, may be used to pin hair

Grooming Standards Makeup Shall be applied in good taste so that colors blend with natural skin tone and enhance natural features Lipstick colors shall be conservative and complement the individual Long, false eyelashes shall not be worn when in uniform.

Review All USN/USMC paygrades/ranks/insignia. What is an NEC/MOS? What are the five general apprenticeship categories for E-1 to E-3 and their color? Describe the difference between and Unrestricted Line Officer and a staff Officer.

Name the Rank, Describe the Insignia 1. What is a Marine Corps E-7? 2. What is an Navy E-7? 3. What is a Navy E-4? 4. What is a Marine Corps E-3? 5. What is a Navy O-3? 6. What is a Marine Corps O-3? 7. What is a Marine Corps O-6? 8. What is a Navy O-6?