Navy Traditions and Customs
Why is the Colonel Called "Kernal"?
The Origin of the Ranks and Rank Insignia Now Used by the United
States Armed Forces
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Notes:
- Updating of the rank of Commodore was done using vertical files of The Navy Deparment Library in January 1998.
- Updating of the rank of Sergeant was done with the assistance of the Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph AFB, TX on 1 March 1999.