Which label refers to the plain E-9 designation?

Which label refers to the plain E-9 designation?

• A. E-9 (star)
• B. E-9 (eagle)
• C. E-9 (shield)
• D. E-9 (plain)

Answer: (D)

The plain E-9 designation is the generic label without any emblem. In many services, the E-9 rank uses a symbol on the insignia to denote a specific title or role (a star, an eagle, a shield, etc.). Those symbols distinguish particular senior enlisted positions, while the plain version has no emblem and just represents the basic E-9 pay grade. So, when asked for the plain designation, the label with no emblem is the one that fits.

The plain E-9 designation is the generic label without any emblem. In many services, the E-9 rank uses a symbol on the insignia to denote a specific title or role (a star, an eagle, a shield, etc.). Those symbols distinguish particular senior enlisted positions, while the plain version has no emblem and just represents the basic E-9 pay grade. So, when asked for the plain designation, the label with no emblem is the one that fits.