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List of Military Ranks United States Coast Guard Officer Ranks (Ordered By Seniority)

O-1Coast Guard EnsignEnsignENSJunior Officer
O-2Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior GradeLieutenant Junior GradeLTJGJunior Officer
O-3Coast Guard LieutenantLieutenantLTJunior Officer
O-4Coast Guard Lieutenant CommanderLieutenant CommanderLCDRJunior Officer
O-5Coast Guard CommanderCommanderCDRSenior Officer
O-6Coast Guard CaptainCaptainCAPTSenior Officer
O-7Coast Guard Rear Admiral Lower HalfRear Admiral Lower HalfDRMLFlag Officer
O-8Coast Guard Rear AdmiralRear AdmiralRADMFlag Officer
O-9Coast Guard Vice AdmiralVice AdmiralVADMFlag Officer
O-10Coast Guard AdmiralAdmiralADMFlag Officer

United States Coast Guard Officer Ranks In Order

Officers in the United States Coast Guard are highly trained seamen responsible for leading groups of seamen in the field and serving as the utmost example of Coast Guard service and ideals.

Seamen usually receive an entry-level officer's commission in the Coast Guard as a Ensign after successfully completing Officer Candidate School. The highest rank in the Coast Guard is Admiral. An Coast Guard officer receives promotions and pay raises based on experience, leadership skills, and number of years served.

This table lists the active officer ranks in the United States Coast Guard in increasing order of senority. Choose any rank for detailed information including duties and leadership responsibilities, Coast Guard officer pay details, officer rank insignia, and more.

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