Cadet Ranks

-No Insignia Device-

    Cadet Seaman Recruit (c/SR)
   Rank given to cadets upon entering unit.


   Cadet Seaman Apprentice (c/SA)
   This collar device is two diagonal strips.
   When qualified, recruits can advance upon learning the  NJROTC program.

   Cadet Seaman (c/SN)
   Collar device with three diagonal strips.
   When qualified, cadets advance to SN the first year.

   Cadet Petty Officer Third Class (c/PO3)
   The collar device is an perched eagle over one chevron.
   Outstanding cadets may achieve this rate the first year.
   Assignment include squad leaders, color escorts in platoons, drill teams, color guards and drum and bugle corps.

   Cadet Petty Officer Second Class (c/PO2)
   The collar device is an perched eagle over two chevron.
   Cadets can generally achieve PO2 in their second year.
   Assignment include squad leaders, color escorts in platoons, drill teams, color guards and drum and bugle corps.

   Cadet Petty Officer First Class (c/PO1)
   The collar device is an perched eagle over three chevrons.
   Cadets can generally achieve PO1 in their second or third year. Assignment include platoon guides, color bearers. drill team  guides, and supply assistants.

   Cadet Chief Petty Officer (c/CPO)
   The collar device is an eagle perched on a fouled anchor.
   Cadets can generally achieve CPO in their second or third year. Assignment include company chief , platoon chief, color bearer, drill team chief, or rifle team chief.

   Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer (c/SCPO)
   The collar device is an eagle and one star perched on a fouled anchor.
   Generally a third year cadet.
   The NSI may assign a Senior Chief Petty Officer billet to the
          company chief petty officer.
   Cadet Master Chief Petty Officer (c/MCPO)
   The collar device is an eagle and two star perched on a fouled anchor.
   Generally a third or fourth year cadet.
   The NSI may assign a Master Chief Petty Officer billet to the company chief petty officer.

   Cadet Ensign (c/ENS)
   The collar device is a single gold bar.
   Generally a third or fourth year cadet.
   The first junior officer assignment which may include junior officer on company staffs, public affairs, assistant supply, platoon commander, or assistant drill team commander.

   Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade (c/LTJG)
   The collar device is two attached gold bars.
   Assigned for officers ready for additional responsibilities.
   Assignments can include operations, rifle team commanders,  
           battalion supply, and administrative.

   Cadet Lieutenant (c/LT)
   The collar device is three attached gold bars.
   Assigned to some of the most senior officers such as executive
           officer of companies or operations officer in battalions and     
           regiments.

   Cadet Lieutenant Commander (c/LCDR)
   The collar device is four attached gold bars.
   Assigned to cadet officers in the top leadership roles of the  
           NJROTC.
   The highest rank of company strength.
   Assignments include company commander in smaller units and
           executive officer in battalions and regiments.

   Cadet Commander (c/CDR)
   The collar is a five attached gold bars.
   The highest rank that can be attained by a cadet in the unit.
   Assignments include battalion commander and regimental
          commander.

   Cadet Captain (c/CAPT)
   The collar is a six attached gold bars.
   The highest rank can be reached by a cadet in the NJROTC.
   Assignments include Company Officer of a battalion or regiment.
   *This may not be a CNET regulated rank with the NJROTC but is
          awarded by area manager to the CO upon evaluation of
          character, patriotism, leadership, and citizenship.