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ROYAL NAVY A rate in the Royal Navy is a Rank that is not conferred by commission. The equivalent term in the British Army , Royal Marines and Royal Air Force is Other Ranks . It may refer both to the rank and to the sailor. In the Royal Navy these rates are: Senior Ratings Junior Ratings Officer cadets and Midshipmen are technically ratings, although they are officer ranks. In the Age Of Sail there was also a system of rating ships by the number of guns carried. UNITED STATES NAVY In the U.S. Navy enlisted personnel are classified according to Rating , which is the naval term for Military Occupational Specialty . It is common to confuse '''rating''' (occupational specialty) with '''rate''' (pay grade; for officers, rank). In order for sailors to increase their rate, they must take an exam in their rating. The scoring depends upon how many Billet s there are to fill. Sailors obtain a rating either through attending a naval A school or through on-the-job training known as "striking." Some examples of a rating would be: Sonar Technician (Submarines), Electronics Technician, Machinist Mate (Nuclear), or Boatswain's Mate. UNITED STATES COAST GUARD In the United States Coast Guard Petty Officers are classified by their rating. A list of ratings and insignia associated with them is available at http://www.uscg.mil/top/graphics/enlisted.asp SEE ALSO |
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