United States Coast Guard officer rank insignia describes an officer's pay-grade. Rank is displayed on collar devices, shoulder boards, and on the sleeves of dress uniforms.
| Pay grade | O-10 | O-9 | O-8 | O-7 | O-6 | O-5 | O-4 | O-3 | O-2 | O-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insignia | ||||||||||
| Title | Admiral | Vice Admiral | Rear Admiral | Rear Admiral (lower half) |
Captain | Commander | Lieutenant Commander |
Lieutenant | Lieutenant (junior grade) |
Ensign |
| Abbreviation | ADM | VADM | RADM | RDML | CAPT | CDR | LCDR | LT | LTJG | ENS |
| NATO Code | OF-9 | OF-8 | OF-7 | OF-6 | OF-5 | OF-4 | OF-3 | OF-2 | OF-1 | |
Some Coast Guard officers are considered line officers, unlike the Navy which has a staff corps to identify certain career fields.
| Chief Warrant Officer 4 | Chief Warrant Officer 3 | Chief Warrant Officer 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CWO4 | CWO3 | CWO2 |
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