What does a 4/C MIDN wear on their lapel pins?

The correct answer regarding what a 4/C MIDN (Fourth Class Midshipman) wears on their lapel pins is no insignia. This is a reflection of the rank and status of a 4/C MIDN within the Navy’s Midshipman hierarchy, where they are in their initial stages of training and education.

At this level, it is essential for 4/C MIDN to display humility and the understanding that they are new to the naval training environment. By not wearing any insignia, it emphasizes their status as newcomers, allowing for recognition of their position among more senior Midshipmen. In contrast, as Midshipmen progress in their training and earn higher ranks, they would then wear insignia that signifies their level and competencies developed throughout their time in the program.