Ann Rondeau 3***Admiral
The Chief of Naval Operations, or CNO, is the highest ranking officer in the US Navy. The current CNO is ADM Gary Roughead.
There is no definitive record of the highest ranking black officer in the Union Navy during the American Civil War. However, Robert Smalls stands out as a notable figure. Born into slavery, he successfully commandeered a Confederate ship and delivered it to Union forces. He went on to serve in the Union Navy and eventually became a captain of a vessel.
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is the highest ranking officer in the United States Navy. The CNO reports directly to the Secretary of the Navy for the command, utilization of resources and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy and of the Navy shore activities assigned by the Secretary. The CNO is also a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Gary Roughead, he is the current Chief of Naval Operations. His rank is that of a 4 star admiral which is the highest rank that can be given during peace time.
It's the same thing in the Navy. The rank of Chief Warrant Officer was established in the Navy in 2002.
k
petty officer first class
Admiral of the Navy. However, there is no one currently serving at that rank in today's armed forces. Admiral of the Navy was a wartime rank last used in WWII. The current 'Highest Ranking Officer' in the Navy is the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) with the rank of Admiral.
The Chief of Naval Operations, or CNO, is the highest ranking officer in the US Navy. The current CNO is ADM Gary Roughead.
lieutenant 
No, there is no such rank in the US Navy. There is a Vice Admiral ranking. And the assistant to the commanding officer of a vessel is called the Executive Officer.
There is no definitive record of the highest ranking black officer in the Union Navy during the American Civil War. However, Robert Smalls stands out as a notable figure. Born into slavery, he successfully commandeered a Confederate ship and delivered it to Union forces. He went on to serve in the Union Navy and eventually became a captain of a vessel.
Eisenhower was a ARMY officer, not NAVY
The top ranking officer in the U.S. Navy is the Chief of Naval Operations, a 4-star Admiral.
Admiral of the Navy. However, there is no one currently serving at that rank in today's armed forces. Admiral of the Navy was a wartime rank last used in WWII. The current 'Highest Ranking Officer' in the Navy is the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) with the rank of Admiral.
The highest ranking generals and admirals in the American military make significant salaries. A four star officer with over 40 years of service receives $17,437 per month. This does not include several other allowances and benefits including free medical insurance.
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is the highest ranking officer in the United States Navy. The CNO reports directly to the Secretary of the Navy for the command, utilization of resources and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy and of the Navy shore activities assigned by the Secretary. The CNO is also a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.