Explain the concept of rank/rate.

Explanation should include that rate (used for the Navy and the Coast Guard [enlisted personnel have rates and commissioned officers have ranks]) or rank (used for all other branches)

• is a designation to determine level of authority
• is to be rendered appropriate respect/courtesy and distinction
• is displayed on the uniform and elsewhere.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is there a system of rank/rate in the military?
• How is rank/rate achieved?
• How does one advance in rank/rate?