CGQO Ratings and Uniforms

Question 1

The most Senior USCG Officer…

Answer 1

The Commandant of the USCG

O-10

Question 2

The Vice-Admiral of the Coast Guard wears how many stars?

Answer 2

Three. Vice-Admiral is above Rear-Admiral and Below full Admiral.

Question 3

When is the term “Commodore” used in the USCG?

Answer 3

Only in the USCG Auxiliary

Question 4

Which three CWO ranks does the USCG utilize?

Answer 4

CWO 2
CWO 3
CWO 4

Question 5

How many stars does the Master Chief of the USCG insignia contain?

Answer 5

Three

Question 6

What is the difference between a Master Chief with a Gold badge vs. a Blue badge?

Answer 6

Gold = CMC
Blue = Rating Force MC

Question 7

What level of commands are Silver Badge Master Chiefs assigned to?

Answer 7

Non-Flag commands

Question 8

What are the 5 categories of enlisted ratings?

Answer 8

• Deck
• Engineering
• Aviation
• Admin
• Diver & Reserve

Question 9

Name 3 deck ratings…

Answer 9

BM
OS
GM
IS
ME

Question 10

Name 3 engineering ratings…

Answer 10

MK
DC
EM
ET
IT

Question 11

What is the best rating any member could ever aspire to?

Answer 11

Chaplain!

Question 12

Name the 3 Aviation Ratings…

Answer 12

AET
AMT
AST

Question 13

Name 3 Admin ratings…

Answer 13

YN
SK
CS
PA
MST
HS

Question 14

Does a Chaplain wear a cross or rank on his/her ball cap?

Answer 14

A Chaplain may choose as both are optional.

Question 15

How does the USCG refer to the choker white officer uniform?

Answer 15

Full dress white