Officer Ranks and Insignias Flashcards
Paygrade
Determines how much pay a person receives (E1-O11)
Rank
Used to describe officer paygrades (i.e. Lieutenant)
Rating
Enlisted occupational specialty (i.e. Hospital Corpsman)
Rate
Enlisted paygrade title (i.e. E5)
Insignia
Worn on uniform to denote rank/rate, occupational specialty, or warfare qualification
Navy Officer Categories
Unrestricted Line, Restricted Line, Staff Corps, Limited Duty Officers, Chief Warrant Officer
What are Unrestricted Line Officers?
Surface warfare, submarine/nuclear, aviation, explosive ordnance disposal, naval special warfare
Insignia for Unrestricted Line Officers
Gold star
What are Restricted Line Officers?
Aerospace engineering duty, aviation maintenance duty, information warfare, engineering duty, intelligence, foreign affairs, public affairs, human resources, oceanography, information professional, permanent military professor
Insignia for Restricted Line Officers
Gold star
Medical Corps Insignia
Gold leaf with silver acorn
Dental Corps Insignia
Gold leaf with two acorns at the bottom
Medical Service Corps Insignia
Gold leaf with branch
JAG Insignia
Two gold leaves with a belt in the middle
Nurse Corps insignia
gold leaf