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U.S. Navy officer rank insignia
| Rank Pay Grade | Abbreviation | Collar devices | Dress uniform | |
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| Fleet Admiral O-11 (wartime only) | FADM | 
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| Admiral O-10 | ADM | 
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| Vice Admiral O-9 | VADM | 
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| Rear Admiral (upper half) O-8 | RADM | 
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| Rear Admiral (lower half) (formerly Commodore) O-7 | RDML | 
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| Captain O-6 | CAPT | 
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| Commander O-5 | CDR | 
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| Lieutenant Commander O-4 | LCDR | 
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| Lieutenant O-3 | LT | 
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| Lieutenant, Junior Grade O-2 | LTJG | 
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| Ensign O-1 | ENS | 
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This chart represents the U.S. Navy officer rank insignia.
The rank Admiral of the Navy is considered in Naval tradition to be the equivalent of a six star Admiral. The rank has only been held by one person in history, George Dewey.
U.S. Navy Midshipman rank insignia can be found in the Midshipman article.
U.S. Navy Warrant officer rank insignia can be found in the Warrant officer article.
12-03-2008 10:22:39
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