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U.S. Navy Regulation Circular No. 1
Full and service dress uniforms

Military Requirements for Chief Petty Officer
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rates, These documents went into effect on 1 April 1893. All evidence indicates this as the date the chief petty officer rate was actually established. So, what is the answer to the question, When was the term chief petty officer first used in the Navy? Based on U.S. Navy Regulation Circular Number 1, the majority of first class petty officer ratings were automatically reclassified as chief petty officer ratings. On 24 September 1894 General Order Number 431 was issued. This general order changed the three rockers on the master-at-arms rating badge to one rocker. We know this as the rating badge of  the  CPO  today.  This  general  order  also changed first, second, and third class chevrons to their present-day form, THE CPO UNIFORM You should consider a neat, clean uniform to be a tool of your trade. As a CPO, your trade has changed to the business of getting things done by your subordinates. A CPO who presents a sharp military appearance usually gets things done better than the nonprofessional who presents a poor appearance. Think about who receives the most respect: the person who presents a sloppy appearance or the one who wears the uniform with pride. A person who rates respect looks the part. REQUIRED AND OPTIONAL UNIFORMS The uniforms prescribed for you as a CPO are divided   into four separate categories. They are Figure 7-8.-Dinner dress uniforms. 7-14







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