### Question
How does DEFINITIONS define rating" means the name (such as "boatswain's mate") prescribed for members of a uniformed service in an occupational field; "rate?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 101*, **rating" means the name (such as "boatswain's mate") prescribed for members of a uniformed service in an occupational field; "rate** is defined as:

> the name (such as "chief boatswain's mate") prescribed for members in the same rating or other category who are in the same grade (such as chief petty officer or seaman apprentice)

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS**

