US Navy Ranks and Navy Rank Insignia Navy Ranks are more than just who salutes whom. Navy rank is a badge of leadership. Responsibility for personnel, equipment, and mission grows with each increase in rank. Do not confuse rank with pay grades, such as E-1, W-2 and O-5. Pay grades ...
NAVY RANKS Enlisted Rates Pay Grade Rate Abbreviation Upper Sleeve Collar and Cap E-1 Seaman Recruit SR none none E-2 Seaman Apprentice SA none E-3 Seaman SN none E-4 Petty Officer Third Class PO3 E-5 Petty Officer Second Class PO2 E-6 Petty Officer First Class PO1 E-7 Chief Petty...