Ranks
Explain E-1 through E-3
E-1 Seaman Recruit, no collar devices, patch is only rating
E-2 Seaman Apprentice, 2 silver stripes for collar, 3 stripes for patch
E-3 Seaman, 3 silver stripes for collar, 3 stripes for patch
What is your first general order?
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
What is the Navy word for bed?
Bunk or rack
What is the wait period from E-1 to E-2?
9 months
What is the retirement plan you will fall under?
Blended Retirement System (BRS)
Explain O-1 through O-3
O-1 Ensign, gold bar for collar, shoulder board and cuff has one stripe
O-2 Lieutenant Junior Grade, silver bar for collar, shoulder board and cuff has one stripe and one thin stripe
O-3 Lieutenant, 2 silver bars for collar, shoulder board and cuff has two stripes
Bonus for 200 points - Silver or gold for enlisted and officer... which is better?
What is your third general order?
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
What is the Navy word for wall?
Bulkhead
How can you make E-2 or E-3 in the Delayed Entry program?
Two to four referrals that join the Navy
What does PFA/PRT stand for?
Physical Fitness Assessment
Physical Readiness Test
Explain E-4 through E-6
E-4 Petty Officer 3rd Class, perched eagle with 1 chevron (collar is silver)
E-5 Petty Officer 2nd Class, perched eagle with 2 chevrons (collar is silver)
E-6 Petty Officer 1st Class, perched eagle with 3 chevrons (collar is silver)
Chevrons are red on dress blues, but can be gold after 12 years.
What is your 5th general order?
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
What is the navy word for roll call?
How do you make E-2 or E-3 in Basic Training?
Pass the first written test which is called the DEP Test and the initial PFA within official Navy standards.
Bonus!!
Recite the RTC Maxim.
Explain E-7 through E-9
E-7 Chief Petty Officer. Collar - gold fouled anchor (chain wraps around front) with USN (Unity, Service, Navigation). Patch perched eagle over 3 chevrons with a rocker.
E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer - add a star to the anchor and patch
E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer - add 2 stars to the anchor and patch
What is your 6th general order?
To receive, obey, and pass onto the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.
What is the Green Bag Called that you will carry your uniform items in?
Seabag
What is the wait time between E-3 and E-4?
6 months
How many days of leave will you earn every year?
30 Days
Bonus!!
Recite the Sailors Creed?
W-5 - Silver bar with a blue strip going vertical in the middle
What is your 11th general order?
To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
What is the Navy word for Water Fountain?
Scuttlebutt
What is the Shortest amount of time to make E-5 in the Navy?
year and a half
What is an LES, and why is it important?
Leave and earnings Statement.