Editing Officer candidate (section)

====U.S. Coast Guard====
In the [[United States Coast Guard]], those who are assigned to the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) Scholarship Program hold the rank of Officer Trainee (OT).<ref>{{Cite web |title=College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) Scholarship Program {{!}} United States Coast Guard |url=https://www.gocoastguard.com/get-started/officer-applications/college-student-pre-commissioning-initiative-cspi-scholarship |access-date=2025-05-27 |website=www.gocoastguard.com}}</ref> They are active-duty enlisted members who receive E-3 pay. Their position of seniority or authority is that of an E-3, although they are typically given greater autonomy, responsibilities, and are treated as future officers (I.e. attending unit leadership briefings, eating in the wardroom, and mirroring training activities of Ensigns (O-1). Upon arrival at OCS, they become Officer Candidates (OC).{{US officer ranks}}
{{United States uniformed services comparative ranks}}