Intro to NAVSCI U.S. Navy Enlisted Rating Structure U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Ranks, Uniforms, & Insignia 1

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. 2

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. 3

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. 4

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) 5

More definitions “Non-rates” – No job specialty (typically) 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. 6

More definitions Military Operational Specialty (MOS) Marine Corps equivalent to the Navy’s rating 7

General enlisted ratings Seaman (SN) Performs ship-related duties Examples: Deck Weapons Administrative Clerical Electronics Precision 8

General enlisted ratings Hospitalman (HN) Assists doctors in performing medical care (aka corpsman) 9

General enlisted ratings Fireman Marine engineering Ship maintenance Examples Damage Controlman Machinist’s Mate Engineman Electrician’s Mate Gas Turbine Systems Mechanic 10

General enlisted ratings Airman Various naval air activities Examples Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Aviation Electronics Technician Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Aviation Ordnancemen 11

General enlisted ratings Constructionman - Seabees Operates and services construction equipment Examples Builder Steelworker Construction Mechanic Utilitiesman 12

Some Common Enlisted Ratings Machinist Mate (MM) Culinary Specialist (CS) Yeoman (YN) Quartermaster (QM) Electronics Technician (ET)

Enlisted Ratings AG AC PR AE AT AD AZ AO AM AS AT AB 14

Enlisted Ratings BU CE CM EA EO SW EM EN GS HT IC MR MM DC 15

Enlisted Ratings BM CT CS ET EOD FT FC GM HM IT IS LN MC MA MN MT MU NC ND OS PS QM RP SH SO 16

Enlisted Ratings SB ST LS YN 17

Determining a Recruit’s Rating Where do they fit in the Navy? Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Personal desires Needs of the Navy 18

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! 19

Eligibility for Advancement Time in rate (TIR) E-1 to E-2 9 Months (CO rec) E-2 to E-3 9 Months (CO rec) E-3 to E-4 6 Months (ADV Exam) E-4 to E-5 12 Months (ADV Exam) E-5 to E-6 36 Months (ADV Exam) E-6 to E-7 36 Months (ADV Exam / CPO Bd) E-7 to E-8 36 Months (SCPO Bd) E-8 to E-9 36 Months (MCPO Bd) 20

Navy Enlisted Classification NEC’s Codes that show the special knowledge and skills they have now A four-digit number (i.e. – 1733) 21

Rising through the ranks Seaman Recruit 22

Rising through the ranks Seaman Apprentice 23

Rising through the ranks Seaman 24

Rising through the ranks Petty Officer Third Class BM3 25

Rising through the ranks Petty Officer Second Class BM2 26

Rising through the ranks Petty Officer First Class BM1 27

Rising through the ranks Chief Petty Officer QMC 28

Rising through the ranks Senior Chief Petty Officer QMCS 29

Rising through the ranks Master Chief Petty Officer QMCM 30

Rising through the ranks Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy MCPON 31

Rising through the ranks Navy Ensign (ENS) USMC 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) 32

Rising through the ranks Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTjg) USMC 1st Lieutenant (1Lt) 33

Rising through the ranks Navy Lieutenant (LT) USMC Captain (Capt) 34

Rising through the ranks Navy Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) USMC Major (Maj) 35

Rising through the ranks Navy Commander (CDR) USMC Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) 36

Rising through the ranks Navy Captain (CAPT) USMC Colonel (Col) 37

Rising through the ranks Navy Rear Admiral, Lower Half (RDML) USMC Brigadier General (BGEN) 38

Rising through the ranks Navy Rear Admiral, Upper Half (RADM) USMC Major General (MGEN) 39

Rising through the ranks Navy Vice Admiral (VADM) USMC Lieutenant General (LGEN) 40

Rising through the ranks Navy Admiral (ADM) USMC General (GEN) 41

Marine Corps Enlisted Ranks 42

USMC Ranks E-1 Private 43

USMC Ranks E-2 Private First Class (PFC) 44

USMC Ranks E-3 Lance Corporal (LCPL) 45

USMC Ranks E-4 Corporal (CPL) 46

USMC Ranks E-5 Sergeant (SGT) 47

USMC Ranks E-6 Staff Sergeant (SSGT) 48

USMC Ranks E-7 Gunnery Sergeant (GySGT) 49

USMC Ranks E-8 First Sergeant (1STSGT) Master Sergeant (MSGT) 50

USMC Ranks E-9 Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGYSGT) 51

USMC Ranks E-9 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SGTMAJMC) 52

Navy and Marine Corps Uniforms 53

Navy Uniforms Khakis (Officers & CPO’s) Collar devices CNT (Summer) khaki / POLY- WOOL Short sleeve Khaki combination cover, garrison cap 54

Navy Uniforms Summer Whites Shoulder boards No collar devices! Gold belt buckle White combination cover WHITE SHOES Chiefs – No shoulder boards, but collar devices. 55

Navy Uniforms Officer/CPO Service Dress Whites “Choker” whites CNT Shoulder boards No collar devices! Gold belt buckle White combo cover Chiefs – No shoulder boards, but collar devices. 56

Navy Uniforms Service Dress Blues Ranks as stripes on sleeve Soft shoulder boards on white shirt Combination Cover 57

Navy Uniforms Enlisted Service Dress Whites Cotton/polyester Crow on left sleeve Silver belt buckle “Dixie cup” 58

Navy Uniforms Service Dress Blues (enlisted) Similar to enlisted dress whites 59

Navy Uniforms Enlisted Service Uniform Black slacks with khaki shirt and black garrison cover 60

Navy Uniforms Navy Working Uniform Working uniform for E-1 – O-10 Blue/Gray digital camouflage pattern for shipboard use 61

Warfare Insignia Surface Warfare Officer Pin 62

Warfare Insignia Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) Pin 63

Warfare Insignia Submarine Warfare Officer Pin “Dolphins” 64

Warfare Insignia Enlisted Submarine Warfare Pin “Dolphins” 65

Warfare Insignia Naval Aviator Pin (Pilot) Makes you look cool Most coveted pin in the Navy 66

Warfare Insignia Naval Flight Officer Pin (NFO) 67

Warfare Insignia Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Pin (EAWS) 68

Warfare Insignia Special Warfare Pin (SEALs) 69

Warfare Insignia Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer (EOD) 70

Warfare Insignia Command at Sea 71

Warfare Insignia Command Ashore 72

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 73

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 Officers Cryptology Officers Engineering Duty Officers (EDO’s) 74

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 75

Staff Corps Medical Corps 76

Staff Corps Dental Corps 77

Staff Corps Nurse Corps 78

Staff Corps Medical Service Corps 79

Staff Corps Chaplain Corps Christian 80

Staff Corps Chaplain Corps Jewish 81

Staff Corps Chaplain Corps Muslim 82

Staff Corps Supply Corps 83

Staff Corps Civil Engineering Corps 84

Staff Corps Judge Advocate General’s Corps 85

Marine Dress Uniforms C A B C B A D C 86

Marine Service Uniforms C A C C B A B 87

Marine Combat Utility Uniforms MARPATS UTILITIES 88

Service Equivalents

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. 90

Life cycle of the enlisted Naval career John Smith, high school graduate Loves working on computers Sees the Navy as a great opportunity! Enlists at his local recruiting office Basic Training (8 weeks) Becomes a SR Core Electronics School Assigned to Electronics Specialty (FC, ET) Emerges as a FCSA 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

Questions? 105