| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SUBALTERN | Officer below rank of captain: Brit. |
| SGT | Rank below warrant officer: Abbr. |
| SEAMAN | Rank below petty officer third class |
| LOOIE | Army officer below captain, in slang |
| CDR | Naval officer ranking below a captain: Abbr. |
| WINGCOMMANDER | Rank below group captain |
| COMMANDER | Rank below captain in the Navy |
