What is the rank of Cadet Petty Officer Third Class?

The rank of Cadet Petty Officer Third Class is designated as Cadet E-4 in the NJROTC program. In the military structure, enlisted ranks are commonly categorized using a designation system where each rank is assigned a specific pay grade. Cadet E-4 corresponds to the fourth level of enlisted ranks, which includes various petty officer positions in naval organizations.

In the NJROTC, the progression of enlisted ranks typically begins from Cadet Seaman Recruit (E-1) and moves up through Cadet Seaman Apprentice (E-2), Cadet Seaman (E-3), and then to Cadet Petty Officer Third Class (E-4). Understanding these ranks and their corresponding pay grades helps cadets familiarize themselves with military hierarchy and structures, which are critical in leadership and organizational contexts within the NJROTC program.