Which statement correctly describes the E-7 rank?

• A. Gunnery Sergeant/Chief Hospital Corpsman
• B. Sergeant/First Class
• C. Master Sergeant/First Sergeant
• D. Chief Petty Officer/Senior Chief

Answer: (A)

E-7 is a pay grade used by multiple services, and the rank name at that grade varies by branch. In the Marine Corps the E-7 title is Gunnery Sergeant, while in the Navy’s Medical/Specialty communities the E-7 title is Chief Hospital Corpsman. That pairing—Gunnery Sergeant and Chief Hospital Corpsman—best describes the E-7 level across those services, which is why it’s the correct statement.

The other options point to ranks at different pay grades or misaligned service pairings. Master Sergeant and First Sergeant are E-8; Senior Chief is E-8; and while Chief Petty Officer is an E-7 in the Navy, pairing it with Senior Chief implies E-8, not the E-7 description being sought.