What are anks defined as in the service?
“Rank” defines your level of responsibility in the service. For enlisted members these begin at E-1, or Recruit, to E-9, which is a Master Chief. In the Navy the ranks go from recruit (E-1), to Seaman or Airman (E-3), to Petty Officer Third Class (E-4), Petty Officer Second Class (E-5), Petty Officer First Class (E-6), Chief Petty Officer (E-7), Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8), and Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9). Anyone E-3 and above are eligible for Aircrew jobs or positions.
