Yeah, dumb question, I know... Which is precisely why I do NOT want to ask my husband. Do they just want to hear E-4... Which is his rank, right? What is his rate? I really don't know, I am confused... I'm tired of sounding stupid.... eep! lol... somebody help me out please. Thanks.
2007-07-31 10:29:55 · 9 answers · asked by froggy 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Oh, I guess I should have specified the branch! He is in the Navy... I thought it was his job.... so I guess since he is E-4 and MT (Missile Tech) I would say that... So, I guess thanks.... I got it right after all, they just acted like I didn't answer them correctly.... She said, "ok, I guess that works for me." So I thought I didn't answer her right...
2007-07-31 10:58:55 · update #1
Paygrade E-4 but rate is MT3 for your husband.
The use of the word "rank" for Navy enlisted personnel is incorrect. The term is "rate." The rating badge is a combination of rate (pay grade, as indicated by the single red chevron) and rating (occupational specialty, as indicated by the missile symbol just above the chevron).
The insignia he wears on his shoulder represents a Petty Officer Third Class (the rate) who is a Missile Technician (his rating). A rating badge is worn on the left upper sleeve of all uniforms in grades E-4 through E-6. Chief Petty Officers (E-7 through E-9) wear collar devices on their white and khaki uniforms, and rating badges on their Service Dress Blues.
2007-07-31 11:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by Andy K 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
do you mean pay grade and rank pay grade would be e-4 and rank would be like Specialist or corporal which are both under the pay grade of e-4 thats why they ask for pay grade and rank because two or more ranks can be classified under the same pay grade here is a chart for you to look at and some info to help you understand
Grade" is used for personnel and pay functions. Military personnel across the services receive the same base pay, based on their rank and time-in-service. But as the "ranks" are named differently in different services, so save confusion, "grade" is used. For example, the lowest enlisted rank in the Air Force is called "Airman Basic." That person is in the grade of E-1, and receives the same basic pay as an E-1 in the Army, who has the "rank" of "Private." An E-2 in the Air Force is termed "Airman." He/she is in the same pay grade as an E-2 in the Marine Corps, which is a "Private First Class." The "E-2" indicates they are one step above the lowest enlisted rank (E-1 is lowest, E-2 is next, E-3, E-4, etc., all the way up to E-9), no matter what their "rank" is called by their respective branch of service.
betterhttp://usmilitary.about.com/od/theservices/a/rankchart.htm?terms=army+pay+grade
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blenlrank.htm
its ok i have been an army wife for 2 years and i still dont know all of the military terms and akronyms there are alot of them to learn youll catch on dont worry
2007-07-31 17:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by Honey Badger Doesnt give a Shat 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no such thing as a rank when it comes to enlisted Navy personnel. The Navy uses the term "rate" in place of rank for its enlisted Sailors. So, your husband's rate (or rank) is E-4. His rating is his occupational specialty, or job. MT in his case. MT3 would indicate he is a Missile Technician (rating) Third Class (rate).
2007-07-31 18:20:08 · answer #3 · answered by erehwon 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If i remember right in this case they are asking for the older ranks. Back when they had ratings a tech sgt. type of thing. Also the Navy still uses ratings.
2007-07-31 17:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by John C 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you are right about the rank which is E1 to E9 for enlisted and O1 to O10 for officers and about the rate, that is the specific job your husband have.
P.S. no sweat.. it is in your dependend card, all you need to do is pull it out and if you cant figure it out just show it especially when making sick calls
2007-07-31 17:43:12 · answer #5 · answered by londi1tagaholy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
rank is e-4
rate is his job title
my husbands rank was mm which meant machinist matehe was a nuke in the navy
2007-07-31 17:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You didn't have to specify Navy. Only squids have to bother with these things. You have his rank, now you just need his rating, as with "bosun's mate." What does he do for a living?
2007-07-31 18:35:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well, you got rank right but rate??? Beats me. Used to be "Name, rank and serial number".
2007-07-31 17:34:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
rate=job
ie: gunnersmate,yoeman,etc
2007-07-31 17:34:39 · answer #9 · answered by Dontugetit 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋