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Are petty officers petty?

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What is the origin of the word Petty in Petty Officer?
I think it comes from the French, Petit: Small.
What is a chief petty officer mess?
That is a cafeteria onboard ship or on a Navy land base for Chief Petty Officers to eat. Chiefs are very powerful non-commissioned officers, so they rate (ha-ha) the perc of having their own mess....
Can a chief petty officer be demoted?
Yes. It is a rare occurance but has been done.
What is the difference between an officer and a petty officer?
About $10,000 per year. True, but legally speaking it deals with authority. "Officer" is the common term applied to commissioned officers. Commissioned officers receive a commission from the...
How do you address a petty officer?
The Navy (and Coast Guard) are different from other services. We have a Rate (similar to Rank in other branches) and a Rating (similar to MOS). Your Rate is your pay-grade, E-1 is a Seaman Recruit,...