United States Coast Guard officer rank insignia

United States Coast Guard officer rank insignia

United States Coast Guard officer rank describes an officers pay-grade. Rank is displayed on collar devices, shoulder boards, and on the sleeves of dress uniforms.

All Coast Guard officers are considered line officers, unlike the Navy which has Staff corps to identify certain career fields.

ee also

*United States Coast Guard enlisted rate insignia
*Naval officer ranks - comparison to other countries and explanation of NATO rank codes
* U.S. Coast Guard Warrant officer rank insignia can be found in the Warrant Officer (United States) article.

External links

* [http://www.airman.af.mil/military/military_4d.htm DoD Military Rank and Insignia: Coast Guard]
* [http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/insignias/officers.html Department of Defense Rank Insignias — Officers Rank]


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