What is the Navy ranking system?
The U.S. Navy personnel ranking system is formally and properly called a rate system, according to Navy.mil. The Navy’s rate system is based on each enlisted person’s pay level and specialty.HistoryThe occupational and rate system for officer titles and job distinctions in the U.S. Navy has grown and evolved throughout the Navy’s more than 200 year history, according to the website of the Naval Historical Center.IdentificationNavy.mil states that badges and rate marks signifying an enlisted person’s Naval rate are worn on the sleeve and/or collar of service and dress uniforms.SeamanThe Seaman distinction encompasses three Naval rates including Seaman Recruit (SR), Seaman Apprentice (SA) and Seaman (SN), with pay grade classifications of E-1 through E-3, respectively. A Seaman Recruit (E-1) does not wear any distinctive badge or rate mark, according to Navy.mil.Petty OfficerNavy.mil states that a Petty Officer’s rate is divided into classes. A Petty Officer can be given a rate of Third
