petty officer first class

noun

A warrant officer in the Canadian Forces Maritime Command, ranking above petty officer second class and below chief petty officer second class.

Meanings

nounpetty officer first class (plural petty officers first class)

plural petty officers first class

  1. CanadaNavyA warrant officer in the Canadian Forces Maritime Command, ranking above petty officer second class and below chief petty officer second class.
  2. 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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