PuddlePirate1964

PuddlePirate1964 t1_jaefv58 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Reply to comment by IronOk1931 in TIL about the NOAA Corps, the eighth federal uniformed service, alongside the six Military services and Public Health Service. It has just 321 enlisted officers, and operates 15 ships and 10 aircraft. by ex-apple

Yes the Marines count as their Own Branch. And now it’s the seven uniformed services:

Army Air Force Navy Marines Coast Guard Space Force NOAA PHS (Public Health Service)

PuddlePirate1964 t1_jaefkuy wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Reply to comment by AutomaticAward3460 in TIL about the NOAA Corps, the eighth federal uniformed service, alongside the six Military services and Public Health Service. It has just 321 enlisted officers, and operates 15 ships and 10 aircraft. by ex-apple

NOAA O6 is equal to a USCG O6. Personnel answer to their specific commands.