Recruit Orientation Session 3 Review

Adult Volunteers

Considered to be senior to cadets, no matter their rank or how long they have been in the program. Make up the officer corps of the Sea Cadets.

Administrative Officer

Responsible for processing paperwork for the unit like enrollment.

Supply Officer

In charge of material supplies and uniforms.

Commanding Officer

Top of the unit chain of command.

Division Officer

Directly above the Leading Petty Officer in a unit's chain of command

Eagle

Separates the insignia of Petty Officers from Seaman and Seaman Apprentice on dress uniform insignia

Bars

Increase on Sea Cadet insignia as ranks increase. SA to SN and Po3 to CPO.

Lieutenant Junior Grade and Lieutenant Commander

Rank includes a half of a stripe on the sleeve or shoulder board insignia.

ENS, LTJG, LT, & LCDR

Rank includes at least one full gold stripe on the sleeve or shoulder board insignia.

Lieutenant Commander

Officer metal collar insignia is a gold oak leaf.

Crow

The term for the eagle on a Petty Officer rank insignia.

Midshipman

Shoulder board does not have a gold bar.

Plan of the Month

The official communication of upcoming drill.

Very respectfully,

Written to close an email.

Dear, ____________

Written to open an email.

Cc

Use when emailing an adult volunteer.

Bcc

Never use when emailing.

SN

Dress insignia has 3 bars, no eagle

Chief Petty Officer

NWU insignia is an anchor.

E-1

No dress uniform insignia or NWU insignia