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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 12 2005, 06:25 AM (1,175 Views) | |
| MSantor | Aug 12 2005, 06:25 AM Post #1 |
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What is the lowest rank in the Philippine Navy that is allowed to command a ship? Are patrol boats (such as the Conrado Yap or Thomas Batilo class) ever placed in the command of an Ensign or Lieutenant, Junior Grade? Just curious. |
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| deadeye | Aug 27 2005, 04:12 PM Post #2 |
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Ensigns has the lowest rank then be promoted to lt.JG. ..from which branch of service are you interested cadet? |
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| MSantor | Sep 15 2005, 11:06 PM Post #3 |
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I am well aware of the Navy ranking system- you didn't answer my question. What is the lowest-ranking PN officer that is ALLOWED TO COMMAND A SHIP? ARE ENSIGNS or LT JGs allowed to command Thomas Batilo or Conrado Yap class Patrol Boats as COs, or just as OODs whenever they stand watch? |
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| Pendejo | Sep 16 2005, 01:23 AM Post #4 |
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Normally, a naval officer is a CDR, or Capt when they command a ship. Small patrol craft such as PCFs are not even commanded by Ensigns or LtJGs, they are commanded by CPOs although an officer may be in command of several PCFs. He does not necessarily skipper the boat. |
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| MSantor | Sep 16 2005, 03:42 AM Post #5 |
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Thanks for the reply. How about LCVPs/ small landing craft? I hope you're aware that your forum name is derogatory when spoken in Mexican Spanish. Just a heads up. |
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| Bat21 | May 20 2006, 02:54 AM Post #6 |
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Greetings, Look at the landing craft; does the PN operate this type? What type is this anyway? And since we are in the topic of which ships are commanded by who; what kind of officer commands the peacock, cyclone and aguinaldo class ships. Don't you think the navy needs ensigns or at least Lt(JG)'s to command at least a small patrol boat such as the sea dolphin class or even landing craft like the one above? That will give them experience in commanding larger vessels later on. God bless . . . |
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| Redj | Sep 8 2007, 10:37 AM Post #7 |
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Ens & LTJG ship command? None, these officers are assigned as Weapons Officer, Supply Officer, Communications Officer but CO of Ships I only recall an LT(SG) commanded a Patrol Craft but not Gunboats such as Batillo Class. Normally the ranks of LCDR & CDR are given Command of PN Ships. :aberet: |
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| douglas | May 21 2010, 10:13 AM Post #8 |
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Can "Ensigns" use the title 2Lt. (Second Lieutenant)? Thanks!
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