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Starshina 2nd class (Russian: Старшина́ второй статьи́, romanized: Starshiná vtoroy stat'í, lit. 'Older second article') is a rank used by the Russian Navy and a number of former communist states. The rank is a non-commissioned officer and is equivalent to Junior sergeant in armies and air forces. Within NATO forces, the rank is rated as OR-5 and is equivalent to Petty officer second class or Petty officer in English speaking navies.
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Starshina 2nd class Старшина́ второй статьи́ | |
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Country | Russia |
Service branch | Russian Navy |
Rank group | Petty officer |
Formation | 2 November 1940 |
Next higher rank | Starshina 1st class |
Next lower rank | Leading seaman |
Equivalent ranks | Junior sergeant |
The rank was introduced to the Soviet Navy 2 November 1940.
In the navy of the Russian Federation there are four ranks in the petty officer´s career group, which means:
Year | 1940 | 1943 | 1955 | 1991 | 2010 |
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