The British Royal Navy!




Enlisted Ranks ("Other Ranks")

Rank Leading Rate Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer Warrent Officer Class 2 Warrent Officer Class 1
Abbreviation LH PO CPO WO2 WO1
Insignia LH, anchor PO, 2 anchors, crossed with crown above CPO, 3 Gold Circles on sleeve Tab WO2, Crown surrounded by wreath WO1, unknown


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Officer Ranks

Rank Midshipman Sub-Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant-Commander Commander Captain Commodore Rear Admiral Vice-Admiral Admiral Admiral of the Fleet1
Abbreviation Mid SLt Lt Lt Cdr Cdr Capt Cdre RAdm VAdm Adm Adm of the Fleet
Insignia Mid SLt Lt Lt Cdr Cdr Capt Cdre RAdm VAdm Adm Adm of the Fleet
1) The Rank of Marshall of the Royal Air Force is now reserved for War-time only.
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