Man, I wish I could get my friend who was a US Navy seaman to discuss this with you.
The USA system does have sort of redundant Petty Officer and Chief Petty Officer grades (i.e., ratings) but I suspect that's mostly pay grade variation & a way of marking seniority.
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The USA system does have sort of redundant Petty Officer and Chief Petty Officer grades (i.e., ratings) but I suspect that's mostly pay grade variation & a way of marking seniority.
I don't know what the job titles are.