Enlisted Ranks

Question 1

What is the rank of E-1 in the Navy?

Answer 1

Seaman Recruit (No insignia; starting basic training)

Question 2

What is the rank of E-2 in the Navy?

Answer 2

Seaman Apprentice (Two diagonal stripes)

Question 3

What is the rank of E-3 in the Navy?

Answer 3

Seaman (Three diagonal stripes)

Question 4

What is the rank of E-4 in the Navy?

Answer 4

Petty Officer Third Class (One chevron under an eagle)

Question 5

What is the rank of E-5 in the Navy?

Answer 5

Petty Officer Second Class (Two chevrons under an eagle)

Question 6

What is the rank of E-6 in the Navy?

Answer 6

Petty Officer First Class (Three chevrons under an eagle)

Question 7

What is the rank of E-7 in the Navy?

Answer 7

Chief Petty Officer (Gold anchor with ‘USN’)

Question 8

What is the rank of E-8 in the Navy?

Answer 8

Senior Chief Petty Officer (Anchor with ‘USN’ and one star)

Question 9

What is the rank of E-9 in the Navy?

Answer 9

Master Chief Petty Officer (Anchor with ‘USN’ and two stars)

Question 10

Who is the top enlisted member of the Navy?

Answer 10

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (Unique insignia with 3 stars)