| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| ME2 | Metalsmith Petty Officer 2nd Class |
| ME2 | talsmith Petty Officer 2nd Class |
| ME3 | Metalsmith Petty Officer 3rd Class |
| ME3 | talsmith Petty Officer 3rd Class |
| MEB1 | Metalsmith (blackmith) Petty Officer 1st Class |
| MEB1 | talsmith (blackmith) Petty Officer 1st Class |
| MEB2 | Metalsmith (blackmith) Petty Officer 2nd Class |
| MEB2 | talsmith (blackmith) Petty Officer 2nd Class |
| MEB3 | Metalsmith (blackmith) Petty Officer 3rd Class |
| MEB3 | talsmith (blackmith) Petty Officer 3rd Class |
| MEBC | Metalsmith (blackmith) Chief Petty Officer |
| MEBC | talsmith (blackmith) Chief Petty Officer |
| MEBFA | Metalsmith (blackmith) Fireman Apprentice |
| MEBFA | talsmith (blackmith) Fireman Apprentice |
| MEBFN | Metalsmith ((blackmith)) Fireman |
| MEBFN | talsmith ((blackmith)) Fireman |
| MEBFR | Metalsmith (blackmith) Fireman Recruit |
| MEBFR | talsmith (blackmith) Fireman Recruit |
| MEC | Metalsmith Chief Petty Officer |
| MEC | talsmith Chief Petty Officer |