Help my Ignorance

[Stratosfied]

I have been in a boat for the most of my 40 years. All my folks were in the Army. I wish someone would list the ranks of the Navy along with what they would correspond to in the Army. Every time I hear Petty Officer I think that it's someone with a 43 on their back I just don't know the Naval Ranks.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Help my Ignorance

Originally posted by Stratosfied:<br /> I have been in a boat for the most of my 40 years. All my folks were in the Army. I wish someone would list the ranks of the Navy along with what they would correspond to in the Army. Every time I hear Petty Officer I think that it's someone with a 43 on their back I just don't know the Naval Ranks.

Here ya go. Read all about them.<br /> http://www.soldierstory.org/navy-ranks.htm

 

[dk990496]

Re: Help my Ignorance

At least you made me feel better about my new rank SBN.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> Petty Officer Third Class - A petty officer third class is the first rank of petty officers. This rank is the equivalent of a corporal in the Army and the Marine Corps (higher than an Army specialist because a petty officer is equal to an NCO, which a specialist is not). A petty officer has the same rank and responsibility of a junior NCO in other branches of the military. When a sailor is promoted to the rank of petty officer he is said to be pinning on his "crow," or the eagle that accompanies the chevron on his rank. Nine months after a sailor becomes an E-3, he's eligable for promotion to E-4. However, to be promoted, the sailor must meet the promotion criteria, including several requirements to include the passing of a written exam.

 

[Stratosfied]

Re: Help my Ignorance

Thank you so much SBN, that was a very interesting and educational read.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Help my Ignorance

Originally posted by Stratosfied:<br /> Thank you so much SBN, that was a very interesting and educational read.

N/P, glad to be some help.