How do I add my Rank to my name like the others that I've seen? For ex. MA1 ? Instead of PO1?

PO1 Scott Sanko — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:19:37 -0400

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 29 at 2023 12:23 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:23:14 -0400

PO1 is the rank is it not. I am not Navy but isn’t M1A1 a position worked in?

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Jun 29 at 2023 2:10 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:10:55 -0400

You are wanting rate, not rank.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2023 3:34 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:34:59 -0400

RallyPoint distinguishes the difference in command structure. Command Sergeant Major and Sergeant Major are E-9 ranks in the Army. Similar to Master Sergeant and First Sergeant. The Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force are similar with their senior enlisted. PO1 is your rank, there are to many rates in the Navy for RallyPoint to consider so a generalized rank of Petty Officer 1st Class, 2nd Class etc is what is used. It is the correct rank. RallyPoint distinguishes the difference with Master Chief and Command Master Chief which are both E-9 ranks. Hope that explains a little. For instance the Marine Corps has E-8 Master Sergeant and First Sergeant and E-9 Master Gunnery Sergeant and Sergeant Major. What differs is their responsibilities in the rank structure.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 29 at 2023 10:19 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:19:00 -0400

PO1 Scott Sanko Unfortunately our Brothers in Arms don't quite Understand How Important "Rate" is to Sailors, Navy. Respectfully CTO1!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2023 10:30 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:30:37 -0400

I think the issue is coding all of them in the website. There are 9 grades and 12 enlisted ranks for the Army (13 if you count the SMA) and about the same for the air and marines) there would be hundreds for the Navy due to the rate being part of the rank. The current state was probably a compromise.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jul 1 at 2023 3:21 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 03:21:47 -0400

A sidebar to this topic for me was the length of time it took to get "Lieutenant" out of my name. Covered three ranks and 11 years. Wife told me it was strange to have it between Ensign and Commander. Honey, please don't call me Lieutenant Captain at the next Seabee Ball (punch).