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Intro to NAVSCI U.S. Navy Enlisted Rating Structure U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Ranks, Uniforms, & Insignia 2

Learning Objectives The student will know . . . (1) the Navy and Marine Corps rank/grade structures and insignia and will be able to relate them to their equivalents in the Army and Air Force. (2) the general apprenticeship categories and the symbol for each Navy enlisted rating classification. 3

Learning Objectives The student will know . . . (3) the requirements for the advancement in rate/promotion and change of rating. (4) the type of training utilized to qualify for rating classification. (5) the uniform regulations for NROTC midshipmen. (6) Navy/Marine Corps grooming standards. 4

Some definitions Rating Paygrade Rate Duty calling for certain skills and aptitudes BM, CS, TM, EM, etc. Paygrade E-1 --> E-3, E-4 --> E-6, E-7 --> E-9 Rate Rating + Paygrade = Rate An E-4 Machinist Mate is an MM3. 5

Some definitions Petty Officer Navy personnel in paygrades E-4 --> E-9. Navy job classifications (general ratings) Seaman (SN) Constructionman (CN) Fireman (FN) Hospitalman (HN) Airman (AN) 6

More definitions “Non-rates” – No job specialty Striker E-1 --> Seaman Recruit E-2 --> Seaman Apprentice E-3 --> Seaman (Similar for Fireman, Airman, etc.) Striker person training for specific job as a non-rated E- 3. 7

More definitions Military Operational Specialty (MOS) Marine Corps equivalent to the Navy’s rating 8

General enlisted ratings Seaman (SN) Performs ship-related duties Examples: Deck Weapons Administrative Clerical Electronics Precision 9

General enlisted ratings Hospitalman (HN) Assists doctors in performing medical care (aka corpsman) 10

General enlisted ratings Fireman Marine engineering Ship maintenance Examples Damage Controlman Machinist’s Mate Engineman Electrician’s Mate Gas Turbine Systems Mechanic 11

General enlisted ratings Airman Various naval air activities Examples Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Aviation Electronics Technician Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Aviation Ordnancemen 12

General enlisted ratings Constructionman - Seabees Operates and services construction equipment Examples Builder Steelworker Construction Mechanic Utilitiesman 13

Enlisted Ratings BJM – Ch. 3 and 4. 14

Ratings Some important ones to know AB, AD, AE, AM, AT, AW, PR DC, EM, EN, GS, MM BM, CS, ET, FC, GM, HM, IS, IT, MA, OS, PS, SK, QM, YN Study the insignia on your handouts! 15

Determining a Recruit’s Rating Where do they fit in the Navy? Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Personal desires Needs of the Navy 16

Schools for Enlisted Personnel Class “A” School that provides basic, rate-specific training for in-rate duties (e.g. Intelligence Specialist “A” School). Class “C” School that provides advanced, rate-specific training for sailors who need to acquire special skills within their rating. Can impact reenlistment status! 17

Eligibility for Advancement Time in rate (TIR) Pass rate-specific examination CO’s RECOMMENDATION!!! 18

Navy Enlisted Classification NEC’s Codes that show the special knowledge and skills they have now A four-digit number (i.e. – 1733) 19

Navy and Marine Corps Uniforms 20

Rising through the ranks Seaman Recruit 21

Rising through the ranks Seaman Apprentice 22

Rising through the ranks Seaman 23

Rising through the ranks Petty Officer Third Class BM3 24

Rising through the ranks Petty Officer Second Class BM2 25

Rising through the ranks Petty Officer First Class BM1 26

Rising through the ranks Chief Petty Officer QMC 27

Rising through the ranks Senior Chief Petty Officer QMCS 28

Rising through the ranks Master Chief Petty Officer QMCM 29

Rising through the ranks Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy MCPON 30

Rising through the ranks Navy Ensign (ENS) USMC 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) 31

Rising through the ranks Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTjg) USMC 1st Lieutenant (1LT) 32

Rising through the ranks Navy Lieutenant (LT) USMC Captain (CAPT) 33

Rising through the ranks Navy Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) USMC Major (MAJ) 34

Rising through the ranks Navy Commander (CDR) USMC Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) 35

Rising through the ranks Navy Captain (CAPT) USMC Colonel (COL) 36

Rising through the ranks Navy Rear Admiral, Lower Half (RADM) USMC Brigadier General (BGEN) 37

Rising through the ranks Navy Rear Admiral, Upper Half (RDML) USMC Major General (MGEN) 38

Rising through the ranks Navy Vice Admiral (VADM) USMC Lieutenant General (LGEN) 39

Rising through the ranks Navy Admiral (ADM) USMC General (GEN) 40

Navy Uniforms Khakis (Officers & CPO’s) Collar devices Wash khaki Short or long sleeve Being replaced by NWU CNT (Summer) khaki / POLY- WOOL Short sleeve Khaki combination cover, garrison cap, or ball cap 41

Navy Uniforms Officer summer whites CNT (Certified Navy Twill) Shoulder boards No collar devices! Gold belt buckle White combination cover WHITE SHOES Chiefs – No shoulder boards, but collar devices. 42

Navy Uniforms Officer Service Dress Whites “Choker” whites CNT Shoulder boards No collar devices! Gold belt buckle White combo cover Chiefs – No shoulder boards, but collar devices. 43

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Navy Uniforms Enlisted summer whites Cotton/polyester Crow on left sleeve Silver belt buckle “Dixie cup” 45

Navy Uniforms Service Dress Blues Ranks as stripes on sleeve Soft shoulder boards on white shirt Combination Cover 46

Navy Uniforms Service Dress Blues (enlisted) Similar to enlisted dress whites 47

Navy Uniforms Utilities (Enlisted working uniform) Crow on left sleeve Name sewn in over right breast pocket and right rear pocket Long sleeve version also Ballcap Being Phased Out 48

Navy Uniforms Enlisted Service Uniform New, replaces old summer white and winter blue uniforms Black slacks with khaki shirt and black garrison cover 49

Navy Uniforms Navy Working Uniform New working uniform for E-1 – O-10 Blue/Gray digital camouflage pattern for shipboard use Green and tan versions are being developed for field use. 50

Warfare Insignia Surface Warfare Officer Pin 51

Warfare Insignia Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) Pin 52

Warfare Insignia Submarine Warfare Officer Pin “Dolphins” 53

Warfare Insignia Enlisted Submarine Warfare Pin “Dolphins” 54

Warfare Insignia Naval Aviator Pin (Pilot) Makes you look cool Most coveted pin in the Navy 55

Warfare Insignia Naval Flight Officer Pin (NFO) 56

Warfare Insignia Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Pin (EAWS) 57

Warfare Insignia Special Warfare Pin (SEALs) 58

Warfare Insignia Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer (EOD) 59

Warfare Insignia Command at Sea 60

Warfare Insignia Command Ashore 61

Differences between Line & Staff Officers Unrestricted Line (URL) Officers are eligible for command-at-sea (ship, squadron, SEAL team, etc.). Surface Warfare Officers Aviators/Flight Officers Nuclear Propulsion Officers Special Warfare and Special Operations Officers 62

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: Intelligence and Cryptology Officers Cryptology Officers Engineering Duty Officers (EDO’s) 63

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 Civil Engineering Corps (CEC) Officers 64

Staff Corps Medical Corps 65

Staff Corps Dental Corps 66

Staff Corps Nurse Corps 67

Staff Corps Chaplain Corps Christian 68

Staff Corps Chaplain Corps Jewish 69

Staff Corps Chaplain Corps Muslim 70

Staff Corps Supply Corps 71

Staff Corps Civil Engineering Corps 72

Staff Corps Judge Advocate General’s Corps 73

Other Career Counselor 74

Marine Corps Enlisted Ranks 75

USMC Ranks E-1 Private 76

USMC Ranks E-2 Private First Class (PFC) 77

USMC Ranks E-3 Lance Corporal (LCPL) 78

USMC Ranks E-4 Corporal (CPL) 79

USMC Ranks E-5 Sergeant (SGT) 80

USMC Ranks E-6 Staff Sergeant (SSGT) 81

USMC Ranks E-7 Gunnery Sergeant (GySGT) 82

USMC Ranks E-8 First Sergeant (1STSGT) Master Sergeant (MSGT) 83

USMC Ranks E-9 Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGYSGT) 84

USMC Ranks E-10 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SGTMAJMC) 85

Marine Corps Uniforms 86

Marine Uniforms Blue-White Dress “B” Blue dress coat White slacks White belt Combination cover 87

Marine Uniforms Blue Dress “C” Long sleeve khaki shirt Khaki tie Blue slacks with red stripes down the sides “Smokey the Bear” hat for DI’s 88

Marine Uniforms Blue Dress “D” Short sleeve khaki shirt Blue slacks with red stripes down the sides Marine Combination cover Service uniforms are similar, just with green pants and garrison cover. 89

Was that enough information? Believe it or not, we just scratched the surface! Ribbons, insignia, and uniforms here are the ones you’re most likely to see. Many more! Dinner dress uniforms More medals Swords, tiaras, boat cloaks, etc. Marine dress uniforms worse than Navy! 90

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career John Smith, high school graduate Loves working on cars, engines Sees the Navy as a great opportunity! Enlists at his local recruiting office Basic Training (8 weeks) Becomes a FR Core Engineering School Assigned to Engineering Specialty (MM, EM) Emerges as a MMFR (EMFR, etc.) 91

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career After school, go to sea! Gets more OJT After 9 months as FR, eligible for advancement. Becomes MMFA Spends 9 more months as FA Takes locally prepared Apprenticeship exam Becomes E-3 (MMFN). 92

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career Now, he wants to get his “crow” Things he needs to do: Spend at least 6 months as MMFN Pass Navy Wide Exam for MM rating (E-4) Not enough to just pass! Must have score higher than the “cutoff” (determined after the exam) Petty Officer Indoc 93

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career MMFN Smith passes, but his score is below the cutoff. He “PNA’ed” the test Passed, but Not Advanced This gives you a couple of points for the next time. Six months later he takes the test again. This time, he aces it! He’s now a Petty Officer (3rd class) --> MM3 Smith 94

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career Now, he needs to spend at least another year as a MM3. Also needs PARS for E-5 High score on NWE Good evals! 95

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career But now, it gets harder to advance. Why? Less room at the top! He needs really high score to make E-5. Has to wait a year as a MM3 before taking the MM2 test. Doesn’t get it for 2 more years. Finally, after 3rd try, makes E-5 Petty Officer 2nd Class Starts working on his ESWS pin. 96

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career At this point, thinking hard about staying in for 20 years. Likes Navy. (Tough, but rewarding) Decides to re-enlist. 97

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career Gets his ESWS pin. “Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist” Need several other qualifications before you can get this. Career enhancer He is now MM2 (SW) Smith 98

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career After 3 years as MM2 (SW), eligible to try for E-6. Must take E-6 Navy Leadership (NAVLEAD) Again, takes several tries to get the score he needs. Makes E-6 MM1 (SW) Becomes divisional LPO. Sees khakis in his future! 99

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career After another 3 years, again he takes the test. This time, test won’t automatically advance! He’s shooting for SBE Selection Board Eligible At this point, he must stand out among his peers. 100

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career His evaluations have to say things like #1 First Class Petty Officer in the command! Ranks 1 out of 36! Stellar performer! Personally kept the ship from sinking! Better than most of the Chiefs! It would be a crime against humanity to not promote him! etc, etc. 101

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career He must also take Navy Leadership Course for CPO’s the CPO indoctrination course After Selection board sees his evals and his grades, he’s selected for CPO! Chief’s initiation Puts on khaki uniform (E-7) MMC (SW) Smith 102

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career Yet another 3 years go by. He now becomes eligible for E-8. No more exams Just CPO Leadership course Glowing evals a MUST! Selection board makes him a Senior Chief Petty Officer. MMCS (SW) 103

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career By now, he’s past his 20 year point. Decides he still likes his job. Pushes on for another 3 years. Again, he’s selected for Master Chief Petty Officer --> MMCM (SW) Becomes Command Master Chief Works closely with CO to make command run smoothly. 104

Potential test questions Everything. Write the full name for the following rates: EM2 YNSA ETC (SW) LTJG MAJ 105

Potential test questions If you saw someone wearing a light blue shirt with dark blue slacks, black “bird” with two “V’s” on his left sleeve what can you tell about this person? 106

Potential test questions If you saw someone wearing long sleeved white jacket with collar snug around neck white slacks and white shoes gold shoulder boards with an anchor and three stars on them what can you tell about this person? 107

Potential test questions Describe the Surface Warfare Officer pin Submarine Officer pin Aviator pin (Hint: There’s at least one person on the staff wearing each one of these!) 108

Potential test questions You are the Electrical Division Officer. One of your E-3’s wants very much to advance to the next paygrade. What is his rate? What would his rate be if he advanced? What requirements does he have to complete in order to get advanced? 109

Potential test questions At what paygrade does a Navy enlisted person start wearing khaki uniforms? What is an E-6 called in the Navy? Marine Corps? What is an O-5 called in the Navy? Marine Corps? 110

Potential test questions Everything in this lecture is pretty important. You will use this knowledge on a daily basis. 111