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Navy JROTC Rank Structure

|Purpose |

|THIS LESSON INTRODUCES CADETS TO THE NAVY JROTC RANK STRUCTURE. |

|IT PROVIDES INFORMATION ON CADET OFFICER AND CADET ENLISTED RANK |

|AND INSIGNIA. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS LESSON, CADETS WILL BE |

|ABLE TO IDENTIFY NAVY JROTC RANK STRUCTURE. |

Introduction

The Navy JROTC (NJROTC) uniform is one of the program’s most distinguishing features. The NJROTC rank insignia further identifies cadets within the cadet corps.

Background

The NJROTC rank structure was modeled after the Navy’s rank structure. The uniforms issued and worn by cadets are the same as those worn on active duty by Navy personnel. Therefore, the design of the NJROTC rank insignia distinguishes cadets from active duty Navy personnel.

Rank

Rank as it applies to this lesson is the designation of an official officer position such as Ensign or Captain.

Insignia

Insignia worn in the NJROTC identifies the position and rank of cadets in the NJROTC.

NJROTC Rank Structure

The NJROTC Cadet Corp is comprised of cadet officer and cadet enlisted personnel. The rank and insignia of both will be covered.

Cadet Officer Rank Structure

The cadet officers in the NJROTC in order of seniority, from highest to lowest, are as follows:

Cadet Rank

• Cadet Commander

• Cadet Lieutenant Commander

• Cadet Lieutenant

• Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade

• Cadet Ensign

The cadet officer insignia is authorized for NJROTC cadet officers and will be furnished at government expense.

Cadet Enlisted Rank Structure

The cadet enlisted members in the NJROTC in order of seniority from highest to lowest are as follows:

Cadet Rank

• Cadet Master Chief Petty Officer

• Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer

• Cadet Chief Petty Officer

• Cadet Petty Officer First Class

• Petty Officer Second Class

• Petty Officer Third Class

• Seaman

• Seaman Apprentice

• Seaman Recruit

The cadet enlisted insignia is authorized for NJROTC cadets and will be furnished at government expense.

A Comparison Chart

A comparison chart showing the MCJROTC rank structure and NJROTC rank structure is provided.

Conclusion

Remember, the more you know as a MCJROTC cadet, the better a leader and citizen you will be. Just as your rank and insignia identify you, Navy JROTC rank and insignia readily identifies Navy JROTC officers and enlisted. And now, you can identify them too.(

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