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| Officers Sleeve Stripes on the winter uniform | Petty Officer Rating Badge for the winter uniform Bullion Embroidered |
| Term | Definition | Example |
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| Rate | Grade or Rank | Chief Petty Officer |
| Rating | Job Specialty | Boatswain's Mate |
| Rating Badge | Insignia showing Rate and Rating worn by Petty Officers | See Above |
| Specialty Mark | Insignia showing Only Rating worn by Seamen Grades | Radioman |
| Distinguishing Mark | Insignia showing Special Qualification | Master Driver |
