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Starshina 2nd class (Russian:Старшина́ второй статьи́,romanized: Starshiná vtoroy stat'í,lit. 'Older second article') is a rank used by theRussian Navy and a number offormer communist states. The rank is anon-commissioned officer and is equivalent toJunior sergeant in armies and air forces. Within NATO forces, the rank is rated as OR-5 and is equivalent toPetty officer second class orPetty officer in English speaking navies.[1]
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| Starshina 2nd class Старшина́ второй статьи́ | |
|---|---|
 Shoulder insignia | |
| Country |  Russia |
| Service branch |  Russian Navy |
| Rank group | Petty officer |
| Formation | 2 November 1940 |
| Next higher rank | Starshina 1st class |
| Next lower rank | Leading seaman |
| Equivalent ranks | Junior sergeant |
The rank was introduced to theSoviet Navy 2 November 1940.
In the navy of the Russian Federation there are four ranks in the petty officer´s career group, which means:
| Year | 1940 | 1943 | 1955 | 1991 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insignia |  |  |  |  | |
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