CADET ENLISTED RATES
NJROTC units will differ in rate assignments, advancement systems and may
require practical tests to qualify for advancement in rate.
NJROTC RATE/RANK COLLAR INSIGNIA
CADET SEAMAN RECRUIT (C/SR)
• There is no collar device for this rate.
• Assigned to new cadets in the process None of learning the
NJROTC program.
CADET SEAMAN APPRENTICE (C/SA)
• The collar device is two silver diagonal stripes.
• When qualified, recruits can advance to SA in the first
year.
CADET SEAMAN (C/SN)
• The collar device is three silver diagonal stripes.
• When qualified, cadets can advance to SN in the first
year.
Note: There are no specific assignments for seaman recruits,
seaman apprentice or seaman; these cadets are in training
for future leadership roles.
CADET PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS (C/PO3)
• The collar device is a perched eagle over one chevron.
• Outstanding cadets may achieve this rate the first year.
• Assignments include squad leaders, assistant squad leaders
in platoons, drill teams and drum and bugle corps.
CADET PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS (C/PO2)
• The collar device is a perched eagle over two chevrons.
• Advancement to this rate is usually in the second year.
• Assignments include squad leaders, in platoons, drill
teams, and drum and bugle corps and color escorts in color
guards.
CADET PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS (C/PO1)
• The collar device is a perched eagle over three chevrons.
• Cadets can achieve this rate usually in their second or
third year.
• Assignments include platoon guides, color bearers, drill
team guides, and supply assistants.
CADET CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/CPO)
• The collar device is an eagle perched on a fouled anchor.
• Cadets can generally achieve CPO in their second or third
year.
• Assignments include company chief, platoon chief, color
bearer, drill team chief, or rifle team chief.
CADET SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/SCPO)
• The collar device is an eagle and one star perched on a
fouled anchor.
• Generally a third year cadet.
• The SNSI may assign a Senior Chief Petty Officer billet to
the company chief petty officer.
CADET MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/MCPO)
• The collar device is an eagle and two stars perched on a
fouled anchor.
• Generally a third or fourth year cadet.
• The SNSI may assign a Master Chief Petty Officer billet to
the battalion chief petty officer.
2.1.C CADET OFFICER RANKS
Cadet officers are generally third or fourth year cadets that have shown aptitude
for high leadership positions. Officers are selected from the enlisted rates to
fill specific positions as noted below.
NJROTC RATE/RANK COLLAR INSIGNIA
CADET ENSIGN
• The collar device is a single gold bar.
• Generally a third or fourth year cadet.
• The first junior officer assignment which may include
junior officer on company staffs, public affairs,
assistant supply, platoon commander, or assistant drill
team commander.
CADET LIEUTENANT (Junior Grade)
• The collar device is two attached gold bars.
• Assigned to officers ready for additional
responsibilities.
• Assignments can include operations, rifle team commanders,
battalion supply, and administrative officer.
CADET LIEUTENANT
• The collar device is three attached gold bars.
• Assigned to some of the most senior officers such as
executive officer of companies or operations officer in
battalions and regiments.
CADET LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
• The collar device is four attached gold bars.
• Assigned to cadet officers in the top leadership roles of
the NJROTC.
• The highest rank of company strength.
• Assignments include company commander in smaller units and
executive officer in battalions and regiments.
CADET COMMANDER
• The collar device is five attached gold bars.
• The highest rank that can routinely be attained by a
cadet in NJROTC.
• Assignments include battalion commander and regimental ma
commander.
NJROTC units will differ in rate assignments, advancement systems and may
require practical tests to qualify for advancement in rate.
NJROTC RATE/RANK COLLAR INSIGNIA
CADET SEAMAN RECRUIT (C/SR)
• There is no collar device for this rate.
• Assigned to new cadets in the process None of learning the
NJROTC program.
CADET SEAMAN APPRENTICE (C/SA)
• The collar device is two silver diagonal stripes.
• When qualified, recruits can advance to SA in the first
year.
CADET SEAMAN (C/SN)
• The collar device is three silver diagonal stripes.
• When qualified, cadets can advance to SN in the first
year.
Note: There are no specific assignments for seaman recruits,
seaman apprentice or seaman; these cadets are in training
for future leadership roles.
CADET PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS (C/PO3)
• The collar device is a perched eagle over one chevron.
• Outstanding cadets may achieve this rate the first year.
• Assignments include squad leaders, assistant squad leaders
in platoons, drill teams and drum and bugle corps.
CADET PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS (C/PO2)
• The collar device is a perched eagle over two chevrons.
• Advancement to this rate is usually in the second year.
• Assignments include squad leaders, in platoons, drill
teams, and drum and bugle corps and color escorts in color
guards.
CADET PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS (C/PO1)
• The collar device is a perched eagle over three chevrons.
• Cadets can achieve this rate usually in their second or
third year.
• Assignments include platoon guides, color bearers, drill
team guides, and supply assistants.
CADET CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/CPO)
• The collar device is an eagle perched on a fouled anchor.
• Cadets can generally achieve CPO in their second or third
year.
• Assignments include company chief, platoon chief, color
bearer, drill team chief, or rifle team chief.
CADET SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/SCPO)
• The collar device is an eagle and one star perched on a
fouled anchor.
• Generally a third year cadet.
• The SNSI may assign a Senior Chief Petty Officer billet to
the company chief petty officer.
CADET MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (C/MCPO)
• The collar device is an eagle and two stars perched on a
fouled anchor.
• Generally a third or fourth year cadet.
• The SNSI may assign a Master Chief Petty Officer billet to
the battalion chief petty officer.
2.1.C CADET OFFICER RANKS
Cadet officers are generally third or fourth year cadets that have shown aptitude
for high leadership positions. Officers are selected from the enlisted rates to
fill specific positions as noted below.
NJROTC RATE/RANK COLLAR INSIGNIA
CADET ENSIGN
• The collar device is a single gold bar.
• Generally a third or fourth year cadet.
• The first junior officer assignment which may include
junior officer on company staffs, public affairs,
assistant supply, platoon commander, or assistant drill
team commander.
CADET LIEUTENANT (Junior Grade)
• The collar device is two attached gold bars.
• Assigned to officers ready for additional
responsibilities.
• Assignments can include operations, rifle team commanders,
battalion supply, and administrative officer.
CADET LIEUTENANT
• The collar device is three attached gold bars.
• Assigned to some of the most senior officers such as
executive officer of companies or operations officer in
battalions and regiments.
CADET LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
• The collar device is four attached gold bars.
• Assigned to cadet officers in the top leadership roles of
the NJROTC.
• The highest rank of company strength.
• Assignments include company commander in smaller units and
executive officer in battalions and regiments.
CADET COMMANDER
• The collar device is five attached gold bars.
• The highest rank that can routinely be attained by a
cadet in NJROTC.
• Assignments include battalion commander and regimental ma
commander.