Module 01

Ranks & Insignias

Pick a category, then choose a study method. Insignia visuals are stylized representations for memorization training.

Category
Seaman Recruit
E-1 · SR

Seaman Recruit

No insignia.

Seaman Apprentice
E-2 · SA

Seaman Apprentice

Two diagonal stripes (color varies by group: Seaman white, Fireman red, Airman green, Construction blue).

Seaman
E-3 · SN

Seaman

Three diagonal stripes (color varies by group).

Petty Officer Third Class
E-4 · PO3

Petty Officer Third Class

Perched eagle atop specialty mark and one red chevron.

Petty Officer Second Class
E-5 · PO2

Petty Officer Second Class

Perched eagle atop specialty mark and two red chevrons.

Petty Officer First Class
E-6 · PO1

Petty Officer First Class

Perched eagle atop specialty mark and three red chevrons.

Chief Petty Officer
E-7 · CPO

Chief Petty Officer

Perched eagle atop rocker, specialty mark, and three gold chevrons.

Senior Chief Petty Officer
E-8 · SCPO

Senior Chief Petty Officer

One silver star above perched eagle atop rocker, specialty mark, and three chevrons.

Master Chief Petty Officer
E-9 · MCPO

Master Chief Petty Officer

Two silver stars above perched eagle atop rocker, specialty mark, and three gold chevrons.

Fleet / Command Master Chief Petty Officer
E-9 (Special) · FLTCM / CMDCM

Fleet / Command Master Chief Petty Officer

Two silver stars (in place of rating mark) above perched eagle atop rocker and three gold chevrons.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
E-9 (Special) · MCPON

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

Three gold stars above perched eagle, gold star in rocker, and three gold chevrons — highest enlisted rank.