The present petty officer insignia differs from the earlier version in which way?

• A. The present insignia eagle faces right; the earlier faced left
• B. The present insignia includes a star; the earlier did not
• C. The present insignia has no eagle; the earlier did
• D. The present insignia is worn on the neck; the earlier on the sleeve

Answer: (A)

The main idea is a design change in the insignia: the eagle’s orientation. In the present petty officer insignia, the eagle faces to the right, whereas the earlier version had the eagle facing to the left. This is a cosmetic redesign that keeps the same basic elements—chevrons and the rating symbol topped by an eagle—without changing rank or where it’s worn. The other possibilities don’t fit because the insignia has always included an eagle, there isn’t a star added, and it’s worn on the sleeve, not the neck, for petty officers.