What is the title for E-6?

• A. Petty Officer First Class
• B. Petty Officer Second Class
• C. Petty Officer Third Class
• D. Chief Petty Officer

Answer: (A)

In the Navy’s enlisted ranking system, pay grades run from E-1 to E-9, and each grade has a corresponding title. E-6 is Petty Officer First Class, placed above E-5 (Petty Officer Second Class) and below E-7 (Chief Petty Officer). This position reflects increasing leadership responsibilities and technical proficiency. A Petty Officer First Class often serves as a lead petty officer within a division, mentoring junior sailors, supervising work, and ensuring tasks are completed to standard. The common shorthand for this rank is PO1.