United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officer rank insignia
Overview of the rank insignia used by the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
The United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officer rank insignia are the insignia that denote the rank of officers in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS). The USPHS is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States, and its officers wear uniforms similar to those of the United States Navy.
Rank Structure[edit | edit source]
The rank structure of the USPHS Commissioned Corps is similar to that of the United States Navy, with ranks ranging from ensign to admiral. The insignia worn by officers indicate their rank and are worn on the shoulder boards, sleeves, and collars of their uniforms.
Junior Officers[edit | edit source]
- Ensign (O-1): The insignia for an ensign consists of a single gold bar. This is the entry-level rank for most officers in the USPHS.
- Lieutenant Junior Grade (O-2): The insignia for a lieutenant junior grade consists of a single silver bar.
- Lieutenant (O-3): The insignia for a lieutenant consists of two silver bars.
Senior Officers[edit | edit source]
- Lieutenant Commander (O-4): The insignia for a lieutenant commander consists of a gold oak leaf.
- Commander (O-5): The insignia for a commander consists of a silver oak leaf.
- Captain (O-6): The insignia for a captain consists of a silver eagle.
Flag Officers[edit | edit source]
- Rear Admiral (Lower Half) (O-7): The insignia for a rear admiral (lower half) consists of one silver star.
- Rear Admiral (O-8): The insignia for a rear admiral consists of two silver stars.
- Vice Admiral (O-9): The insignia for a vice admiral consists of three silver stars.
- Admiral (O-10): The insignia for an admiral consists of four silver stars.
Insignia Placement[edit | edit source]
The placement of insignia on the uniform varies depending on the type of uniform being worn. On service dress uniforms, rank insignia are typically worn on the shoulder boards or sleeves. On working uniforms, such as the operational dress uniform, insignia may be worn on the collar or chest.
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