Enlisted
3 ranks
Enlisted Sailors form the foundation of the Navy's operational force. They operate and maintain the Navy's ships, submarines, and aircraft while carrying out the day-to-day missions of the fleet.
Seaman Recruit
E-1 · SR
Seaman Apprentice
E-2 · SA
Seaman
E-3 · SN
Petty Officer
3 ranks
Petty Officer Third Class
E-4 · PO3
Petty Officer Second Class
E-5 · PO2
Petty Officer First Class
E-6 · PO1
Chief
1 ranks
Chief Petty Officer
E-7 · CPO
Senior Chief
1 ranks
Senior Chief Petty Officer
E-8 · SCPO
Master Chief
2 ranks
Master Chief Petty Officer
E-9 · MCPO
Fleet/Force Master Chief
E-9 · FLTCM
Senior Enlisted Advisor
1 ranks
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
E-9 · MCPON
Warrant
4 ranks
Warrant Officers in the Navy are technical specialists who bridge the gap between enlisted expertise and commissioned officer leadership, serving in highly specialized fields.
Chief Warrant Officer 2
W-2 · CWO2
Chief Warrant Officer 3
W-3 · CWO3
Chief Warrant Officer 4
W-4 · CWO4
Chief Warrant Officer 5
W-5 · CWO5
Officer
6 ranks
Commissioned Officers in the Navy lead Sailors and direct operations at sea, in the air, and ashore. They are responsible for the safety of their vessel, crew and mission accomplishment.
Ensign
O-1 · ENS
Lieutenant Junior Grade
O-2 · LTJG
Lieutenant
O-3 · LT
Lieutenant Commander
O-4 · LCDR
Commander
O-5 · CDR
Captain
O-6 · CAPT
Flag
4 ranks
Flag Officers are the Navy's most senior leaders, commanding fleets, major installations and serving as key advisors to national defense leadership.
Rear Admiral Lower Half
O-7 · RDML
Rear Admiral Upper Half
O-8 · RADM
Vice Admiral
O-9 · VADM
Admiral
O-10 · ADM
Special
1 ranks
Fleet Admiral
O-10 · FADM