

PHS: Vice Admiral Jones, Surgeon General, the Or Navy: Vice Admiral Jones, (Title) USCG: Vice Admiral Jones, (Title) Health (and Surgeon General if acting in both capacities)

Navy: Admiral Jones, Chief of Naval Operations USCG: Admiral Jones,Ĭommandant of the Coast Guard PHS: Admiral Jones, Assistant Secretary for Air Force.ĪRMY/AIR FORCE/MARINE CORPS RANK EQUIVALANCE When in civilian dress, officers are introduced by their rank and name followed by “of the Public Health Service.” This distinguishes the rank from the U.S. Public Health Service), rank precedes the officer’s name. Coast Guard, Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Please contact the Office of the Surgeon General if you have any questions or concerns regarding protocol and etiquette in the Corps and GreetingsĪs a Corps officer it is critical to become proficient with the ranks of our sister services to avoid unintentional discourtesy.įor a complete listing on the enlisted ranks of the uniformed services with clear visual insignias go to In response to the frequent questions received from civilians, officers, and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Operating Divisions, Staff Divisions, and non-HHS organizations to which Corps officers are assigned, the Office of the Surgeon General will publish monthly columns to provide clarity on topics such as, but not limited to, ceremonial programs, officership, and proper uniform wear. Public Health Service (Corps) who are coordinating, executing, and participating in Corps related activities, events, and ceremonies. Jones, USPHS ( note that information provided in this Commissioned Corps BulletinĪrticle is intended to provide clarification for officers of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Submitted by the Office of the Surgeon General Protocol Point of Contact:
