Official Ranks
Official Royal Navy Ranks
Below is a complete and detailed list of all currently available ranks within the Royal Navy.
Student Officer Ranks
| Tier |
Rank |
Position Held By |
| 1 |
Cadet |
Numerous |
Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks
| Tier |
Rank |
Position Held By |
| 2 |
Leading Rate |
Numerous |
| 3 |
Petty Officer |
Numerous |
| 4 |
Chief Petty Officer |
Numerous |
| 5 |
Warrant Officer Second (2nd) Class |
Numerous |
| 6 |
Warrant Officer First (1st) Class |
Numerous |
Commissioned Officer Ranks
| Tier |
Rank |
Position Held By |
| 7 |
Midshipman |
Numerous |
| 8 |
Sub-Lieutenant |
Numerous |
| 9 |
Lieutenant |
Numerous |
| 10 |
Lieutenant-Commander |
Numerous |
| 11 |
Commander |
Numerous |
| 12 |
Captain |
Numerous |
| 13 |
Commodore |
Several |
Flag Rank Officer Ranks
| Tier |
Rank |
Position Held By |
| 14 |
Rear Admiral |
None |
| 15 |
Vice-Admiral |
None |
| 16 |
Admiral |
None |
| 17 |
Admiral of the Fleet |
None |
| 18 |
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State |
None |
| 19 |
Minister of State |
None |
| 20 |
Secretary of State |
None |
| 21 |
Chief of Naval Staff |
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| 22 |
First Sea Lord |
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Definitions
Numerous = More than five (5).
Several = Five (5) or less but more than one (1).
None = This rank is available but can only be filled by one (1) person.
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