Scpo (Noun)
Meaning
A senior noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable to master sergeant in the Army.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The senior chief petty officer was in charge of the deck crew during the ship's port visit.
- He was promoted to senior chief petty officer after serving 18 years in the Navy.
- The senior chief petty officer was known for being one of the toughest instructors at the naval academy.
- She was selected as senior chief petty officer of the year for her outstanding leadership and service.
- The new senior chief petty officer was tasked with overseeing the maintenance of the ship's engines.