ratings and officer codes
Coast Guard Specialties
Browse Coast Guard ratings and officer codes, then search by code or title.
Also browse subspecialties (37), administrative codes (1)
Looking for a retired code? Search legacy codes61 Ratings & officer codes in 9 categories
Aviation
·7Combat & Infantry
·4Communications
·3Engineering
·10Intelligence
·4IT & Cyber
·5Logistics
·3Medical
·3Support
·22Frequently asked questions
How many Coast Guard ratings and officer codes are there?
This directory lists 61 Coast Guard ratings and officer codes across 9 career areas. Coast Guard classification codes (subspecialties, administrative codes) are browsable as separate views. Being listed here does not establish current service use. Codes confirmed historical are kept out of this list and stay in the legacy archive with links to their successors.
What is a Coast Guard rating?
The Coast Guard classifies enlisted members by rating, a short abbreviation like BM for Boatswain's Mate or MK for Machinery Technician. Officers carry separate specialty codes, and both are browsable here.
Where does this Coast Guard rating data come from?
Ratings follow official Coast Guard classification publications and are cross-checked against Coast Guard COOL, the Coast Guard's credentialing program.