How is the rank E-1 visually represented in terms of stripes?

The rank E-1 in the Coast Guard is visually represented with no stripes. This ranks signifies the lowest enlisted rank and is typically referenced as "Seaman Recruit." Unlike higher ranks, which have additional stripes indicating their level of achievement and experience, the E-1 rank does not have any stripes at all. This lack of stripes signifies that the individual is still undergoing training and has not yet attained a higher rank that would merit the addition of insignia.

The other options suggest visual representations that belong to higher ranks, where stripes are incrementally added to indicate progression in rank and responsibility within the Coast Guard.