US Coast Guard Ranks in order

The U.S Coast Guard has many ranks, some of these ranks are so similar it can be confusing, as well as in what order they progress in. In this video, we provide a simple guide to the U.S Coast Guard Ranks in order.

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Perhaps you or a family member has served or is serving in the Coast Guard. Which rank do you think is the backbone of the Coast Guard?

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[ridbee]

The most underrated but at the same time arguably the most important branch.

[aliisurfer]

E-5's in my opinion are the backbone of the Coast Guard. A motivated, mature E5 will typically possess a level of knowledge and experience that serves their junior members through effective on the job training. When new members who arrive to their first unit out of basic training or "A" school, the E5 is expected to ensure their qualification process is effective and timely. They are looked up to by their junior members and gain respect through their demonstration of knowledge and high level performance that they've gained from their time spent in the previous ranks and they've shown a certain level of commitment to the Coast Guard by achieving this paygrade. Their superiors value their relevant insights regarding daily tasks and work projects because of their deep involvement in all tasking and their proven ability to "get the job done".

[johncox]

E-1 through E-3 also includes Fireman and Airman for those who go into the engineering or aviation ratings. Just like the Navy, officers have rank but enlisted people have ratings. A job specialty is known as a rate, ask someone what their rate is and they will reply with "Boatswain's Mate" or "Machinery Technician", etc.

[wayneballard]

As a member of the coast guard, this is a very good simple overview of the rank structure, however, once you actually start your process of joining, you will quickly realize that the rank system and the jobs that you will perform at each rank is not so simple. Like the navy, the coast guard's way of visually and verbally denoting someone's rank is not as easy of a system to grasp as say the army. In the army, airforce, and marines, no matter what job you perform, your rank is verbalized and written the same, however, in the navy and coast guard, your job is included in your rank. For example, if you are a boatswain's mate third class in either the navy or coast guard, you will be called a BM3 instead of a petty officer third class, or PO3. There are certain circumstances where this is untru, such as with your common access card, however in most cases, you rate (your job) will be expressed in your rank. The warrant officers' titles will be the same, but verbally, you will call them MR or MRS. The same applies with junior officers (O1 through 03, ) you will also call them MR or MRS. In a written format, Warren officers will be written mostly the same as petty officers and chief petty officers. For boatswain's mates that become Warren officers, the written title will be BOSN2 For a W2 Boatswain. Fore they are no longer boatswain's mates, but instead they are boatswains. Commissioned officers do a large variety of jobs, and they are the only ones who's job isn't part of their rank. They are not limited to a certain job based on their rank either. Overall the coast guard has a complicated rank structure, and until you familiarize yourself with it, it is hard to make sense of. Hope this helps anyone! Have a great day, and stay safe out there, wherever you may be! ✌️

[Theboythatwentflop]

The CG is unique amoung the other branches in that a large number of shore units and even some types of cutters (vessels) have an Enlisted Officer in Charge (OIC). There are OIC opportunities for E-6 and above, with the vast majority being E-7 and above.

[DakotaofRaptors]

What a pleasant surprise! Am joining this Summer!

[michaellastname]

FYI: "The U.S. Coast Guard operates under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during peacetime. During times of war, it can be transferred in whole or in part to the U.S. Department of the Navy under the Department of Defense by order of the U.S. President or by act of Congress. Prior to its transfer to Homeland Security, it operated under the Department of Transportation from 1967 to 2003 and the Department of the Treasury from its inception until 1967."

[brentbartley]

The Chief ranks are the backbone. They're the most experienced enlisted personnel and the bridge between the Officer ranks and the enlisted.
Subject matter experts in their fields, leaders.
Trainers of both junior enlisted and junior officers.
Not that I'm biased or anything....

Retired Chief Petty Officer, Gunnersmate and Firearms Instructor btw. But again not biased ;)

[brunopadovani]

One correction. The senior admiral in the CG does not report directly to the president. He/she reports directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security, who in turn reports to the president.

[baronedipiemonte]

When I served in the Coast Guard (1990s) PO2 & 1 were considered senior Petty Officers. Also in the 90s there was Two Master Chief Petty Officers of the Coast Guard (3 stars) - One for the Active Duty Command, the other for the Reserve Command. I'm glad to see that the CG has implemented "high year tenure", as we had no shortage of those who achieved the rate (rank) of Petty Officer 3rd Class - E-4, who camped out as a PO3 for as long as 20 years.

[jeremygourde]

Command master chief petty officer is not a rank in the coast guard it is a position that is held as a duty position by a master chief in within either the area, district or sector.

[thatonebison]

My step dad is a lieutenant commander in the CG.

[knightguard]

The Chiefs are the backbone due to the fact they take care of the junior enlisted and make sure that the Junior office doesn't screw up. Semper Paratus to the Gold side from an Auxiliarist.

[talionthe.ranger]

In the process of joining thank you for this!

[bixby]

Tried to join but after I got out of the Army Airborne and attended college for 2 years I was too old at that time. Unsung hero's in the CG as well as the Merchant Marine.

[stellarkismet]

I'm like :2:36 in the vid and i'm guessing this is kind of like Navy ranks.

[leopardknowledge.]

Once again another great upload premier also congratulations on 12, 000 subscribers to say you highly deserve it would be an understatement.

[edsteadham]

My dad served 1940 to 1946 in the cg. He was off the Japanese coast when Harry dropped the bomb. But damned if I can find anything about the coast guards contribution to our effort

[seanpatmac]

Coast Guard ranks are essentially the same as the Navy