United States Coast Guard officer rank describes an officers 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 (UH)	Rear Admiral (LH)	Captain	Commander	Lieutenant Commander	Lieutenant	Lieutenant, Junior Grade	Ensign
Abbreviation	ADM	VADM	RADM	RDML	CAPT	CDR	LCDR	LT	LTJG	ENS
NATO Code	OF-10	OF-9	OF-8	OF-7	OF-6	OF-5	OF-4	OF-3	OF-2	OF-1

All Coast Guard officers are considered line officers, Unlike the Navy which has Staff corps to identify certain career fields.

See also

United States Coast Guard portal

• United States Coast Guard enlisted rate insignia
• Naval officer ranks - comparison to other countries and explanation of NATO rank codes
• U.S. Coast Guard Warrant officer rank insignia can be found in the Warrant Officer (United States) article.

External links

• DoD Military Rank and Insignia: Coast Guard
• Department of Defense Rank Insignias — Officers Rank

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