1. U.S. Navy Enlisted Rating Structure and USN / USMC Ranks and Insignia

2. Learning Objectives l The Student will: – (identify) the Navy and Marine Corps rank/grade structures and insignia and will be able to relate them to their counterparts in the Army and Air Force – (recall) the enlisted rating symbols and associated skills – (recall) the requirements for the advancement in rate or change in rating – (identify) the type of training utilized to qualify for rating classification

3. Overview l Terminology l General Navy rates l Navy Enlisted schooling system l Advancement requirements l Rating policies and women in the Navy l How ratings are determined

4. Terminology l Rating: Field calling for certain skills and aptitudes (BM, IS, MM, etc.) See pages 32-47 in Bluejackets’ Manual è Examples: Gunner’s Mate, Aviation Machinist’s Mate, Yeoman, etc..

5. Terminology l Rate: The level of rating è Example: Electricians Mate 3rd Class (EM3) è (Rating + Pay Grade = Rate) l Non-rated: E-1 to E-3 E-1: Recruit (Seaman Recruit) E-2: Apprentice (Seaman Apprentice) E-3: Seaman l Petty Officer: Pay grades E-4 to E-6

6. Terminology l Striker: Person training for a specified job in paygrades E-1 to E-3 l MOS- Marine Corps equivalent to Navy’s rating

7. Navy Enlisted Rates l Rating - Field calling for certain skills and aptitudes (BM, IS, MM, etc.) See pages 32-47 in Bluejackets’ Manual l Rate - the level of rating (Boatswain’s Mate First Class) l Paygrade - The serviceman’s classification for pay purposes (E-1, E-6, E-9, etc.)

8. Seaman Ship’s compartments, lines, rigging, etc. l Seaman Recruit, E-1 l Seaman Apprentice, E-2 l Seaman, E-3 l Deck, Admin, Medical – BM, CS, CT, ET, FC, FT, GM, HM, IS, IT, LN, MA, MC, MN, MT, MU, NC, OS, PC, PS, QM, RP, SH, SK, ST, TM, YN l Wear dark blue stripes on white uniforms NONE

9. Airman Duties for air activities l Airman Recruit, E-1 l Airman Apprentice, E-2 l Airman, E-3 l Aviation – AB, AC, AD, AE, AG, AM, AO, AS, AT, AW, AZ, PR NONE

10. Fireman Engineering equipment l Fireman Recruit, E-1 l Fireman Apprentice, E-2 l Fireman, E-3 l Engineering, Hull – DC, EM, EN, GS, HT, IC, MM, MR, ND, PM NONE

11. Constructionman Construction activities l Constructionman Recruit, E-1 l Constructionman Apprentice, E-2 l Constructionman, E-3 l SeaBees – BU, CE, CM, EA, EO, SW, UT NONE

12. Petty Officers l Non Commissioned Officers l All Ratings

13. Chief Petty Officers l l CPO, E-7 l l SCPO, E-8 l l MCPO, E-9

14. MCPON l Senior Enlisted in the United States Navy Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy MCPON(SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr. Joe R. Campa Jr.

15. Ratings and Rates l Are we confused yet? l How do we distinguish an enlisted person’s rating and rate? è Example: A Petty Officer 2nd Class who works down in the ship’s boiler room. è MM2

16. Ratings and Rates l FN Jones l What is his rating and rate? l YNSA Graham l What is her rating and rate? l HM3 Smith l What is his rating and rate? l CTI1 Davis l What is her rating and rate? l ITC Sanders l What is his rating and rate?

17. USMC Enlisted Ranks see p. 34 NOG l Private, E-1 l Private First Class, E-2 l Lance Corporal, E-3 NONE

18. USMC Enlisted Ranks l Corporal, E-4 l Sergeant, E-5 l Staff Sergeant, E-6

19. USMC Enlisted Ranks l Gunnery Sergeant, E-7 l Master Sergeant, E-8 l First Sergeant, E-8

20. USMC Enlisted Ranks l Master Gunnery Sergeant, E-9 l Sergeant Major, E-9

21. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps l Senior Enlisted in the Marine Corps l Sergeant Major Carlton W. Kent

22. DoD Comparable Ranks USNUSMCUSAUSAFUSCG E1 Seaman/Airman/ Fireman RecruitPrivate Airman BasicSeaman Recruit E2 Seaman/Airman/ Fireman/ Apprentice Private First ClassPrivateAirman Basic Seaman/Airman/ Fireman Apprentice E3 Seaman/Airman/ FiremanLance Corporal Private First ClassAirman First Class Seaman/Airman/ Fireman E4 Petty Officer Third ClassCorporal Specialist/ CorporalSenior Airman Petty Officer Third Class E5 Petty Officer Second ClassSergeant Staff Sergeant Petty Officer Second Class E6 Petty Officer First ClassStaff Sergeant Technical Sergeant Petty Officer First Class E7 Chief Petty Officer Gunnery Sergeant Sergeant First ClassMaster/First Sergeant Chief Petty Officer E8 Senior Chief Petty Officer Master/First Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant Senior Chief Petty Officer E9 Master Chief Petty Officer Master Gunny/ Sergeant Major Sergeant MajorChief Master Sergeant Master Chief Petty Officer

24. Schools for Enlisted Personnel l Class “A” School that provides basic, rate- specific training for in-rate duties (e.g. Intelligence Specialist “A” School).

25. Schools for Enlisted Personnel l Class “C” School that provides advanced, rate- specific training for Sailors who need to acquire special skills within their rating. Can impact reenlistment status!

26. Advancement / Change in Rate l Eligibility Requirements – Time in rate (TIR) – Meet physical readiness and body fat requirements – Complete leadership courses (E6 – E8) – CO’s recommendation l Meritorious promotion (Command Advancement Program)

27. Time in Rate (TIR) l E-1 to E-2 = 9 months l E-2 to E-3 = 9 months l E-3 to E-4 = 6 months l E-4 to E-5 = 1 year l Above E5 = 3 years

28. Women in the Navy l Rating policies: Almost all rates are now open to women in the Navy – Exceptions: All submarine/SPECWAR related ratings

29. Determining a recruit’s rating l Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) l Personal Desires l Needs of the Navy

30. Navy Enlisted Classification Code (NEC) – Entry Series: Personnel who are not designated as strikers but have either the aptitude or the training for an appropriate rating (E-3 and below). – Rating Series: Supplement the general and service ratings (subspecialty in rating). » Example: HM1 with experience in preparation and maintenance of eyeglasses has a rating series of an optician.

31. Navy Enlisted Classification Code (NEC) – Special Series: Secondary skills non- related to rating. » Example: BM3 with experience as a dog handler. – Alphanumeric Series: Equipment specific skills or training level. » Example: HT3 who operates a fork lift or tractor.

32. QUESTIONS ?? Homework: Know the enlisted insignia for the USN and USMC.