Meanings
plural petty officers first class
- CanadaNavyA warrant officer in the Canadian Forces Maritime Command, ranking above petty officer second class and below chief petty officer second class.
- NavyUSA non-commissioned officer in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, ranking above petty officer second class and below chief petty officer.
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