vAdmiral

Grade: vO-10
Formal: vAdmiral Smith, vUSCG
Informal: Admiral Smith
Written: vADM SMITH

The rank of  vAdmiral is reserved for the vUSCG Commandant only.

vVice Admiral

Grade: vO-9
Formal: vVice Admiral Smith, vUSCG
Informal: Admiral Smith
Written: vVADM SMITH

Advancement to vVice Admiral is made by the vUSCG Commandant only.  This rank is reserved for the Vice Commandant of the vUSCG and special Unit Commanders.

vRear Admiral

Grade: vO-8
Formal: vRear Admiral Smith, vUSCG
Informal: Admiral Smith
Written: vRADM SMITH

Advancement to vRear Admiral is made by the vUSCG Commandant and Vice Commandant. These are the District Commanders and other Unit Commanders.

vRear Admiral (Lower Half)

Grade: vO-7
Formal: vRear Admiral (Lower Half) Smith, vUSCG
Informal: Admiral Smith
Written: vRDML SMITH

Advancement to vRear Admiral (Lower Half) is made by the vUSCG Commandant only. These are the District Commanders and other Unit Commanders.

vCaptain

Grade: vO-6
Formal: vCaptain Smith, vUSCG
Informal: Captain Smith
Written: vCAPT SMITH

This rank may be awarded by the Commandant, Vice Commandant, or the Area Commanders (LANTCOM and PACCOM). All District Deputy Directors and selected administrative positions will have the rank of vCaptain.

vCommander

Grade: vO-5
Formal: vCommander Smith, vUSCG
Informal: Commander Smith
Written: vCMDR SMITH

To be eligible for a promotion to the rank of vCDR, the member must have successfully completed the advanced SAR course, participated in a minimum of 10 SAR cases and logged a minimum of 250 flight hours. The District Commander may recommend advancement, only the Commandant, Vice Commandant, or Area Commander (LANTCOM, PACCOM) may award the rank.

vLieutenant Commander

Grade: vO-4
Formal: vLieutenant Commander Smith, vUSCG
Informal: Commander Smith or Mr. Smith
Written: vLCDR SMITH

To be eligible for a promotion to the rank of vLCDR, the member will have gotten their CG01/02 certification, as well as logging a minimum of 150 flight hours. The District Commander may award the promotion.

vLieutenant

Grade: vO-3
Formal: vLieutenant Smith, vUSCG
Informal: Lieutenant Smith or Mr. Smith
Written: vLT SMITH

To be eligible for a promotion to the rank of vLT, the member will have successfully completed the Oceanic Flight course and logged a minimum of 50 flight hours. The District Commander may award the promotion

vLieutenant (Junior Grade)

Grade: vO-2
Formal: vLieutenant (Junior Grade) Smith, vUSCG
Informal: Lieutenant Smith or Mr. Smith
Written: vLTJG SMITH

All members that complete their training and pass the examination requirements will be given the rank of vLieutenant (Jr. Grade).

vEnsign

Grade: vO-1
Formal: vEnsign Smith, vUSCG
Informal: Ensign Smith or Mr. Smith
Written: vENS SMITH

Upon successful completion of a recruiting application, all new recruits will be given the rank of vEnsign. All vEnsigns are assigned to the Training Division and are NOT affiliated with a specific District until their training is completed.

Badges and Insignia of the vUSCG

vUSCG Aviator Wings

Awarded to all graduates of the vUSCG Basic Training Program.

vUSCG Command Ashore Badge

Awarded to any member of the vUSCG who is placed in charge of an on shore facility (air station commanders, district commanders, area commanders, etc.)

vUSCG Joint Chiefs of Staff

Awarded to any member of the vUSCG who serves as the UNAF Liaison for the vUSCG on the VATSIM Board of Directors.

vUSCG Commandant's Staff Badge

Awarded to any member of the vUSCG who serves on the staff of the Commanding Admiral and Commandant of the vUSCG.