Petty Officer: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

In the U.S. Navy and the Royal Navy, a Petty Officer is synonymous with non-commissioned officer. The title Petty Officer is roughly equivalent to that of Sergeant in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corp.

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