| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CDR | Navy rank below capt. |
| LIEUT | Rank below capt. |
| CMDR | Rank below Capt. |
| CMDR | Rank below capt. |
| CDR | Rank below capt. |
| COMM | Rank below a capt. |
| CDR | Naval rank below capt. |
| CMDR | Naval rank below Capt. |
| CMDR | Naval rank below capt. |
| COMM | Rank below a capt., at sea |
| CMDR | U.S.N. rank below Capt. |
| CMDR | U.S.N.A. rank below capt. |
| ENSIGN | Navy rank below lieutenant |
| ENS | Navy rank below lt. junior grade |
| COMMANDER | Rank below captain in the Navy |
