Enlisted/Officer Ranks (USN, USMC, USAF, USA, USCG)

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E1 (USN/USCG) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Seaman Recruit (SR), None

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E1 (USMC) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Private (Pvt) - None

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E1 (USA) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Private (PVT), None

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E1 (USAF) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Airman Basic (AB)

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E2 (USN/USCG) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Seaman Apprentice (SA), 2 White Diagonal Stripes

<p>Seaman Apprentice (SA), 2 White Diagonal Stripes</p>
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E2 (USMC) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Private First Class (PFC), 1 Chevron

<p>Private First Class (PFC), 1 Chevron</p>
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E2 (USA) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Private (PVT), 1 Chevron

<p>Private (PVT), 1 Chevron</p>
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E2 (USAF) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Airman (Amn), 1 Chevron w/ Star in Middle

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E3 (USN/USCG) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Seaman (SN), 3 White Diagonal Stripes

<p>Seaman (SN), 3 White Diagonal Stripes</p>
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E3 (USMC) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Lance Corporal (LCpl), 1 Chevron over Crossed Rifles

<p>Lance Corporal (LCpl), 1 Chevron over Crossed Rifles</p>
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E3 (USA) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Private First Class (PFC), 1 Chevron w/ 1 Rocker

<p>Private First Class (PFC), 1 Chevron w/ 1 Rocker</p>
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E3 (USAF) - Junior Enlisted

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Airman First Class (A1C), 2 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle

<p>Airman First Class (A1C), 2 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle</p>
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E4 (USN/USCG) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions (Sleeve and Collar)

Petty Officer Third Class (PO3)

>12 Sleeve: Perched Silver Eagle over Crossed Anchors and 1 Gold Chevron

<12 Sleeve: Perched Silver Eagle over Crossed Anchors and 1 Red Chevron

Collar: Perched Silver Eagle over 1 Silver Chevron

<p>Petty Officer Third Class (PO3)</p><p>&gt;12 Sleeve: Perched Silver Eagle over Crossed Anchors and 1 Gold Chevron</p><p>&lt;12 Sleeve: Perched Silver Eagle over Crossed Anchors and 1 Red Chevron</p><p>Collar: Perched Silver Eagle over 1 Silver Chevron</p>
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E4 (USMC) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Corporal (Cpl), 2 Chevrons over Crossed Rifles

<p>Corporal (Cpl), 2 Chevrons over Crossed Rifles</p>
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E4 (USA) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Ranks (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions

Corporal (CPL), 2 Chevrons

Specialist (SPC), Crest of the U.S. on Shield

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E4 (USAF) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Senior Airman (SrA), 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle

<p>Senior Airman (SrA), 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle</p>
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E5 (USN/USCG) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions (Sleeve and Collar)

Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)

>12 Sleeve: Perched Silver Eagle over Crossed Anchors and 2 Gold Chevrons

<12 Sleeve: Perched Silver Eagle over Crossed Anchors and 2 Red Chevrons

Collar: Perched Silver Eagle over 2 Silver Chevrons

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E5 (USMC) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Sergeant (Sgt), 3 Chevrons over Crossed Rifles

<p>Sergeant (Sgt), 3 Chevrons over Crossed Rifles</p>
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E5 (USA) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Sergeant (SGT), 3 Chevrons

<p>Sergeant (SGT), 3 Chevrons</p>
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E5 (USAF) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Staff Sergeant (SSgt), 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle over 1 Rocker

<p>Staff Sergeant (SSgt), 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle over 1 Rocker</p>
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E6 (USN/USCG) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions (Sleeve and Collar)

Petty Officer First Class (PO1)

>12 Sleeve: Perched Silver Eagle over Crossed Anchors and 3 Gold Chevrons

<12 Sleeve: Perched Silver Eagle over Crossed Anchors and 3 Red Chevrons

Collar: Perched Silver Eagle over 3 Silver Chevrons

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E5 (USMC) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Staff Sergeant (SSgt), 3 Chevrons over Crossed Rifles and 1 Rocker

<p>Staff Sergeant (SSgt), 3 Chevrons over Crossed Rifles and 1 Rocker</p>
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E5 (USA) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Staff Sergeant (SSG), 3 Chevrons over 1 Rocker

<p>Staff Sergeant (SSG), 3 Chevrons over 1 Rocker</p>
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E6 (USAF) - Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Technical Sergeant (TSgt), 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle over 2 Rockers

<p>Technical Sergeant (TSgt), 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle over 2 Rockers</p>
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E7 (USN/USCG) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions (Sleeve and Collar)

Chief Petty Officer (CPO)

>12 Sleeve: Perched Silver Eagle over 1 Gold Rocker, Crossed Anchors and 3 Gold Chevrons

<12 Sleeve: Perched Silver Eagle over 1 Red Rocker, Crossed Anchors and 3 Red Chevrons

USN Collar: Fouled Anchor w/ Silver “USN”

USCG Collar: Fouled Anchor w/ Silver Coast Guard Shield

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E7 (USMC) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt), 3 Chevrons over Crossed Rifles and 2 Rockers

<p>Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt), 3 Chevrons over Crossed Rifles and 2 Rockers</p>
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E7 (USA) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Sergeant First Class (SFC), 3 Chevrons over 2 Rockers

<p>Sergeant First Class (SFC), 3 Chevrons over 2 Rockers</p>
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E7 (USAF) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Ranks (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions

First Sergeant (1st Sgt), 1 Chevron over White Diamond, 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle and 2 Rockers

Master Sergeant (MSgt), 1 Chevron over 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle and 2 Rockers

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E8 (USN/USCG) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions (Sleeve and Collar)

Senior Chief Petty Officer (CPO)

>12 Sleeve: 1 Silver Star over Perched Silver Eagle, 1 Gold Rocker, Crossed Anchors and 3 Gold Chevrons

<12 Sleeve: 1 Silver Star over Perched Silver Eagle, 1 Red Rocker, Crossed Anchors and 3 Red Chevrons

USN Collar: Fouled Anchor w/ Silver “USN” and 1 Silver Star

USCG Collar: Fouled Anchor w/ Silver Coast Guard Shield and 1 Silver Star

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E8 (USMC) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Ranks (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions

First Sergeant (1st Sgt), 3 Chevrons over Diamond and 3 Rockers

Master Sergeant (MSgt), 3 Chevrons over Crossed Rifles and 3 Rockers

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E8 (USA) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Ranks (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions

First Sergeant (1SG), 3 Chevrons over Diamond and 3 Rockers

Master Sergeant (MSG), 3 Chevrons over 3 Rockers

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E8 (USAF) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Ranks (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions

First Sergeant (1st Sgt), 2 Chevrons over White Diamond, 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle and 2 Rockers

Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt), 2 Chevrons over 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle and 2 Rockers

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E9 (USN/USCG) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions (Sleeve and Collar)

Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO)

>12 Sleeve: 2 Silver Stars over Perched Silver Eagle, 1 Gold Rocker, Crossed Anchors and 3 Gold Chevrons

<12 Sleeve: 2 Silver Stars over Perched Silver Eagle, 1 Red Rocker, Crossed Anchors and 3 Red Chevrons

USN Collar: Fouled Anchor w/ Silver “USN” and 2 Silver Star

USCG Collar: Fouled Anchor w/ Silver Coast Guard Shield and 2 Silver Stars

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E9 (USMC) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Ranks (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions

Sergeant Major (SgtMaj), 3 Chevrons over Star and 4 Rockers

Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt), 3 Chevrons over bomb and 4 Rockers

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E9 (USA) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Ranks (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions

Sergeant Major (SGM), 3 Chevrons over Star and 3 Rockers

Command Sergeant Major (CSM), 3 Chevrons over Star w/ Laurel Wreath and 3 Rockers

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E9 (USAF) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Ranks (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions

First Sergeant (1st Sgt), 3 Chevrons over White Diamond over 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle and 2 Rockers

Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt), 3 Chevrons over 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle and 2 Rockers

Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM), 3 Chevrons over Star, 3 Chevrons w/ Star in Middle and 2 Rockers

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E9* (USN/USCG) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Ranks (Abbreviation), Insignia Descriptions (Sleeve and Collar)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON), 3 Gold Stars over Silver Perched Eagle, 1 Gold Rocker, 1 Gold Star, and 3 Gold Chevrons

Collar: Fouled Anchor w/ Silver “USN” and 3 Silver Stars


Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MCPOCG), 3 Gold Stars over Silver Perched Eagle, 1 Gold Rocker, 1 Gold Coast Guard Shield, and 3 Gold Chevrons

USCG Collar: Fouled Anchor w/ Silver Coast Guard Shield and 3 Silver Stars

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E9* (USMC) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SgtMajMarCor), 3 Chevrons over EGA w/ 2 Stars and 4 Rockers

<p>Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SgtMajMarCor), 3 Chevrons over EGA w/ 2 Stars and 4 Rockers</p>
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E9* (USA) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), 3 Chevrons over Great Seal of the U.S. w/ 2 Stars and 3 Rockers

<p>Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), 3 Chevrons over Great Seal of the U.S. w/ 2 Stars and 3 Rockers</p>
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E9* (USAF) - Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF), 3 Chevrons over Great Seal of the U.S. w/ 2 Stars, 3 Chevrons w/ Star and Laurel Wreath in Middle and 2 Rockers

<p>Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF), 3 Chevrons over Great Seal of the U.S. w/ 2 Stars, 3 Chevrons w/ Star and Laurel Wreath in Middle and 2 Rockers</p>
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O1 (USA/USMC/USAF) - Junior Company Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Second Lieutenant (2LT, 2ndLT, 2nd Lt), 1 Gold Bar

<p>Second Lieutenant (<mark data-color="green" style="background-color: green; color: inherit;">2LT</mark>, <mark data-color="red" style="background-color: red; color: inherit;">2ndLT</mark>, <mark data-color="yellow" style="background-color: yellow; color: inherit;">2nd Lt</mark>), 1 Gold Bar</p>
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O1 (USN/USCG) - Junior Company Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description (Sleeve, Shoulder and Collar)

Ensign (ENS)

Sleeve/Shoulder: 1 Gold Star over Gold ½ Inch Stripe (Black Shoulder Board)

Collar: 1 Gold Bar

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O2 (USA/USMC/USAF) - Junior Company Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

First Lieutenant (1LT, 1stLT, 1st Lt), 1 Silver Bar

<p>First Lieutenant (<mark data-color="green" style="background-color: green; color: inherit;">1LT</mark>, <mark data-color="red" style="background-color: red; color: inherit;">1stLT</mark>, <mark data-color="yellow" style="background-color: yellow; color: inherit;">1st Lt</mark>), 1 Silver Bar</p>
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O2 (USN/USCG) - Junior Company Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description (Sleeve, Shoulder and Collar)

Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)

Sleeve/Shoulder: 1 Gold Star over Gold ¼ Inch Stripe and Gold ½ Inch Stripe (Black Shoulder Board)

Collar: 1 Silver Bar

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O3 (USA/USMC/USAF) - Junior Company Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Captain (CPT, Capt, Capt), 2 Silver Bars

<p>Captain (<mark data-color="green" style="background-color: green; color: inherit;">CPT</mark>, <mark data-color="red" style="background-color: red; color: inherit;">Capt</mark>, <mark data-color="yellow" style="background-color: yellow; color: inherit;">Capt</mark>), 2 Silver Bars</p>
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O3 (USN/USCG) - Junior Company Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description (Sleeve, Shoulder and Collar)

Lieutenant (LT)

Sleeve/Shoulder: 1 Gold Star over 2 Gold ½ Inch Stripes (Black Shoulder Board)

Collar: 2 Silver Bars

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O4 (USA/USMC/USAF) - Mid-/Field Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Major (MAJ, Maj, Maj), 1 Gold Oak Leaf

<p>Major (<mark data-color="green" style="background-color: green; color: inherit;">MAJ</mark>, <mark data-color="red" style="background-color: red; color: inherit;">Maj</mark>, <mark data-color="yellow" style="background-color: yellow; color: inherit;">Maj</mark>), 1 Gold Oak Leaf</p>
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O4 (USN/USCG) - Mid-/Field Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description (Sleeve, Shoulder and Collar)

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)

Sleeve/Shoulder: 1 Gold Star over 2 Gold ½ Inch Stripes with Gold ¼ Stripe In-Between (Black Shoulder Board)

Collar: 1 Gold Oak Leaf

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O5 (USA/USMC/USAF) - Mid-/Field Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC, LtCol, Lt Col), 1 Silver Oak Leaf

<p>Lieutenant Colonel (<mark data-color="green" style="background-color: green; color: inherit;">LTC</mark>, <mark data-color="red" style="background-color: red; color: inherit;">LtCol</mark>, <mark data-color="yellow" style="background-color: yellow; color: inherit;">Lt Col</mark>), 1 Silver Oak Leaf</p>
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O5 (USN/USCG) - Mid-/Field Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description (Sleeve, Shoulder and Collar)

Commander (CDR)

Sleeve/Shoulder: 1 Gold Star over 3 Gold ½ Inch Stripes (Black Shoulder Board)

Collar: 1 Silver Oak Leaf

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O6 (USA/USMC/USAF) - Mid-/Field Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Colonel (COL, Col, Col), 1 Silver Eagle

(Stylized version of the Great Seal of the U.S.)

<p>Colonel (<mark data-color="green" style="background-color: green; color: inherit;">COL</mark>, <mark data-color="red" style="background-color: red; color: inherit;">Col</mark>, <mark data-color="yellow" style="background-color: yellow; color: inherit;">Col</mark>), 1 Silver Eagle</p><p>(Stylized version of the Great Seal of the U.S.)</p>
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O6 (USN/USCG) - Mid-/Field Grade Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description (Sleeve, Shoulder and Collar)

Captain (CAPT)

Sleeve/Shoulder: 1 Gold Star over 4 Gold ½ Inch Stripes (Black Shoulder Board)

Collar: 1 Silver Eagle

(Stylized version of the Great Seal of the U.S.)

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O7 (USA/USMC/USAF) - Flag/General Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Brigadier General (BG, BGen, Brig Gen), 1 Silver Star

<p>Brigadier General (<mark data-color="green" style="background-color: green; color: inherit;">BG</mark>, <mark data-color="red" style="background-color: red; color: inherit;">BGen</mark>, <mark data-color="yellow" style="background-color: yellow; color: inherit;">Brig Gen</mark>), 1 Silver Star</p>
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O7 (USN/USCG) - Flag/General Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description (Sleeve, Shoulder and Collar)

Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML)

Sleeve: 1 Gold Star over 2 Inch Stripe

Shoulder: 1 Silver Fouled Anchor over 1 Silver Star (Black Shoulder Board w/ Gold Lace)

Collar: 1 Silver Star

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O8 (USA/USMC/USAF) - Flag/General Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Major General (MG, MajGen, Maj Gen), 2 Silver Stars

<p>Major General (<mark data-color="green" style="background-color: green; color: inherit;">MG</mark>, <mark data-color="red" style="background-color: red; color: inherit;">MajGen</mark>, <mark data-color="yellow" style="background-color: yellow; color: inherit;">Maj Gen</mark>), 2 Silver Stars</p>
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O8 (USN/USCG) - Flag/General Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description (Sleeve, Shoulder and Collar)

Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM)

Sleeve: 1 Gold Star over Gold ½ Inch Stripe and Gold 2 Inch Stripe

Shoulder: 1 Silver Fouled Anchor over 2 Silver Stars (Black Shoulder Board w/ Gold Lace)

Collar: 2 Silver Stars

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O9 (USA/USMC/USAF) - Flag/General Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

Lieutenant General (LTG, LtGen, Lt Gen), 3 Silver Stars

<p>Lieutenant General (<mark data-color="green" style="background-color: green; color: inherit;">LTG</mark>, <mark data-color="red" style="background-color: red; color: inherit;">LtGen</mark>, <mark data-color="yellow" style="background-color: yellow; color: inherit;">Lt Gen</mark>), 3 Silver Stars</p>
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O9 (USN/USCG) - Flag/General Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description (Sleeve, Shoulder and Collar)

Vice Admiral (VADM)

Sleeve: 1 Gold Star over 2 Gold ½ Inch Stripes and Gold 2 Inch Stripe

Shoulder: 1 Silver Fouled Anchor over 3 Silver Stars (Black Shoulder Board w/ Gold Lace)

Collar: 3 Silver Stars

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O10 (USA/USMC/USAF) - Flag/General Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

General (GEN, Gen, Gen), 4 Silver Stars

<p>General (<mark data-color="green" style="background-color: green; color: inherit;">GEN</mark>, <mark data-color="red" style="background-color: red; color: inherit;">Gen</mark>, <mark data-color="yellow" style="background-color: yellow; color: inherit;">Gen</mark>), 4 Silver Stars</p>
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O10 (USN/USCG) - Flag/General Commissioned Officers

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description (Sleeve, Shoulder and Collar)

Admiral (ADM)

Sleeve: 1 Gold Star over 3 Gold ½ Inch Stripes and Gold 2 Inch Stripe

Shoulder: 1 Silver Fouled Anchor over 4 Silver Stars (Black Shoulder Board w/ Gold Lace)

Collar: 4 Silver Stars

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O10* (USA/USN/USCG/USMC/USAF) - Flag/General Officers (DURING WAR)

Rank (Abbreviation), Insignia Description

General of the Army, Fleet Admiral, N/A, General of the Air Force

5 Silver Stars

<p>General of the Army, Fleet Admiral, <span style="color: red;">N/A</span>, General of the Air Force</p><p>5 Silver Stars</p>