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

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. 2

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. 3

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. 4

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) 5

6. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. 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

17. Enlisted Ratings
SB ST LS YN 17

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. Rising through the ranks
Seaman Recruit 22

23. Rising through the ranks
Seaman Apprentice 23

24. Rising through the ranks
Seaman 24

25. Rising through the ranks
Petty Officer Third Class
BM3 25

26. Rising through the ranks
Petty Officer Second Class
BM2 26

27. Rising through the ranks
Petty Officer First Class
BM1 27

28. Rising through the ranks
Chief Petty Officer
QMC 28

29. Rising through the ranks
Senior Chief Petty Officer
QMCS 29

30. Rising through the ranks
Master Chief Petty Officer
QMCM 30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

42. Marine Corps Enlisted Ranks42

43. USMC Ranks
E-1
Private 43

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

45. USMC Ranks
E-3
Lance Corporal (LCPL) 45

46. USMC Ranks
E-4
Corporal (CPL) 46

47. USMC Ranks
E-5
Sergeant (SGT) 47

48. USMC Ranks
E-6
Staff Sergeant (SSGT) 48

49. USMC Ranks
E-7
Gunnery Sergeant (GySGT) 49

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

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

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

53. Navy and Marine Corps Uniforms53

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

55. 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

56. 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

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

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

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

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

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

62. Warfare Insignia
Surface Warfare Officer Pin 62

63. Warfare Insignia
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) Pin 63

64. Warfare Insignia
Submarine Warfare Officer Pin
“Dolphins” 64

65. Warfare Insignia
Enlisted Submarine Warfare Pin
“Dolphins” 65

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

67. Warfare Insignia
Naval Flight Officer Pin
(NFO) 67

68. Warfare Insignia
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Pin
(EAWS) 68

69. Warfare Insignia
Special Warfare Pin
(SEALs) 69

70. Warfare Insignia
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer
(EOD) 70

71. Warfare Insignia
Command at Sea 71

72. Warfare Insignia
Command Ashore 72

73. 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

74. 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

75. 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

76. Staff Corps
Medical Corps 76

77. Staff Corps
Dental Corps 77

78. Staff Corps
Nurse Corps 78

79. Staff Corps
Medical Service Corps 79

80. Staff Corps
Chaplain Corps
Christian 80

81. Staff Corps
Chaplain Corps
Jewish 81

82. Staff Corps
Chaplain Corps
Muslim 82

83. Staff Corps
Supply Corps 83

84. Staff Corps
Civil Engineering Corps 84

85. Staff Corps
Judge Advocate General’s Corps 85

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

87. Marine Service Uniforms
C A C C B A B 87

88. Marine Combat Utility Uniforms
MARPATS UTILITIES 88

89. Service Equivalents

90. 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

91. 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

92. 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

93. 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

94. 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

95. 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

96. 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

97. 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

98. 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

99. 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

100. 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.
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101. 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.
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102. 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
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103. 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)
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104. 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.
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105. Questions?
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