ODS Study Guide- Ranks, Communities, and Warfare Insignias Questions with Accurate Answers 2024

ODS Study Guide- Ranks, Communities,
and Warfare Insignias

Insignia - answer Worn on uniform to denote rank/rate, occupational specialty, or
warfare qualification

Rate - answer enlisted paygrade title. For example, an E-5 (Petty Officer 2nd Class)

Rating - answer enlisted occupational specialty, i.e., Hospital Corpsmen

Rank - answer used to describe officer paygrades, i.e., Lieutenant

Paygrade - answer a person's relative standing in the military; determines how much
pay a person receives. E-1 through O-11

What color is a seaman's insignia on SDBs? - answer White

What color is an airman's insignia on SDBs? - answer Green

What color is a fireman's insignia on SDBs? - answerRed

What color is a constructionman's insignia on SDBs? - answerLight blue

What color is a hospitalman's insignia on SDBs? - answerWhite

What sleeve insignia does an E-1 have? - answerNone

What sleeve insignia does an E-2 have? - answer2 bars

What sleeve insignia does an E-3 have? - answer3 bars

E-4 insignia - answerPerched eagle and one chevron

E-5 insignia - answerPerched eagle and 2 chevrons

E-6 insignia - answerPerched eagle and 3 chevrons

E-7 (Chief) insignia - answerFouled anchor OR
perched eagle with 3 chevrons and a rocker

E-8 (Senior Chief) insignia - answerFouled anchor with one star OR
perched eagle, 3 chevrons, a rocker and a silver star