14 U.S.C. § 301
- (a)In the Coast Guard, there shall be—
- (1)admirals (two);
- (2)vice admirals;
- (3)rear admirals;
- (4)rear admirals (lower half);
- (5)captains;
- (6)commanders;
- (7)lieutenant commanders;
- (8)lieutenants;
- (9)lieutenants (junior grade);
- (10)ensigns;
- (11)chief warrant officers;
- (12)cadets;
- (13)warrant officers; and
- (14)enlisted members.
- (b)Enlisted members shall be distributed in ratings established by the Secretary.