1. US Navy and USMC Officer Rank Structure & Uniforms
NVSC
22 Sept 2014

2. 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

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

5. Navy Officer Ranks
US Navy Officers Ranks

6. 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

7. BADGES AND PINS
SWO
AVIATOR
NFO
SUBMARINER
SCUBA
PARACHUTIST
SEAL

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Navy and Marine Corps Uniforms

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

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

14. 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)

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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!!!!

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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?