The Navy’s captain rank is an O-6 position and is the equivalent of a colonel in the Army, the rank before becoming a general officer or, in the Navy, an admiral.

US Navy ranks can be complex, especially when it comes to understanding how they progress. From Seaman Recruit to Fleet Admiral, each rank carries distinct responsibilities and duties within the Navy.

The US Navy ranks are broken down into three groups: Enlisted Ranks (E-1 to E-9), Warrant Officer Ranks (W-1 to W-5), and Commissioned Officer Ranks (O-1 to O-10). Check the complete list of the ...

At its birth in 1775, the U.S. Navy initially had only four officer ranks, and they did not include "admiral." After reaching a captain's rank, there was nowhere else for an officer to advance.

Over the past 91 years, the Navy had bestowed the golden Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge on only 387 sailors. Now Lt. Cmdr. Derek “Der Der” Rader has become the 388th.“Really, the… ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Following two ship collisions in 2017 that killed 17 sailors, the Navy took a closer look at its Surface Warfare Officers who command and operate surface ships at sea.

The Navy's broad internal look to address racism and sexism in its ranks has made recommendations to do more to keep minorities and women in the force, particularly in the higher officer ranks ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Following two ship collisions in 2017 that killed 17 sailors, the Navy took a closer look at its Surface Warfare Officers who command and operate surface ships at sea.