petty officer

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Noun petty officer has 1 sense

petty officer, PO, P.O. - a noncommissioned officer in the navy with a rank comparable to sergeant in the army
--₁ is a kind of noncommissioned officer, noncom
--₁ has particulars: master-at-arms

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Petty Officer

Description:

A petty officer is a non-commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard who holds a rank above that of a seaman and below that of a chief petty officer. Petty officers are responsible for supervising and leading junior enlisted personnel in various operational duties.

Sample Sentences:

The petty officer demonstrated exceptional leadership skills during the mission.
As a petty officer, she was in charge of maintaining the ship's equipment.
The petty officer's expertise in navigation was vital to the successful completion of the mission.
Achieving the rank of petty officer requires dedication and a strong work ethic.

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