Army and Navy Uniforms and Insignia / How to Know Rank, Corps and Service in the Military and Naval Forces of the United States and Foreign Countries

by Dion Williams

Officers of the Coast Guard

• COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE LINE
• 1. Captain Commandant.
• 2. Senior Captain.
• 3. Captain.
• 4. First Lieutenant.
• 5. Second Lieutenant.
• 6. Third Lieutenant.

• COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF ENGINEERS
• 1. Engineer in Chief.
• 2. Captain of Engineers.
• 3. First Lieutenant of Engineers.
• 4. Second Lieutenant of Engineers.
• 5. Third Lieutenant of Engineers.
• COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF CONSTRUCTION BRANCH
• 1. Constructor (with rank of first lieutenant).
• APPOINTED OFFICERS
• Cadet
• Undergoing three years course
• of instruction at the
• Coast Guard Academy at
• New London, Connecticut.
• Cadet Engineer.
• WARRANT OFFICERS
• Master’s Mate.
• Keeper. (In charge of Life-Saving Station).
• Boatswain.
• Gunner.
• Machinist.
• Carpenter.
• Sailmaker.