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| Ens. |
abbreviation of "Ensign," in the U.S. Coast Guard or Navy, one who is a commissioned officer of the lowest rank (used in a proper name). |
| ensign |
in the U.S. Coast Guard or Navy, the lowest rank of a commissioned officer. [1/2 definitions] |
| flag officer |
a naval or coast guard officer above the rank of captain, who is entitled to have a special flag displayed when he or she is aboard ship. |
| lieutenant commander |
an officer in the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard whose rank is above that of lieutenant and below that of commander. |
| semper paratus |
(Latin) always prepared (used as the motto of the U.S. Coast Guard). |
| shore patrol |
those members of the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, or Marines that are designated as military police on shore. |
| SP |
abbreviation of "Shore Patrol," those members of the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, or Marines that are designated as military police on shore. |
| Spar |
a female member of the U.S. Coast Guard (acronym for "semper paratus", the Guard's motto). |
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