Naval ranks and insignia of Russia explained
The Navy of the Russian Federation inherited the ranks of the Soviet Navy, although the insignia and uniform were slightly altered. The navy predominantly uses naval-style ranks but also uses army-style ranks for some specialisations, including naval aviation, marine infantry, medical and legal.
Ranks and insignia - naval services
Officers
The following table of navy ranks illustrates those of the Russian Federation. The English translation is given first, followed by the rank in Russian.[1]
Warrant officers and ratings
Warrant officers and rates of the Russian Navy[1]
Ranks and insignias - Ground and air services of the Navy
The following tables illustrate the ranks of the Russian Federation's naval infantry and shore establishment services.
Officers
Commissioned officers of the Russian Navy - naval infantry, shore services, and naval air force.[1]
Warrant officers and other ranks
Warrant officers and other ranks of the Russian Navy - naval infantry, shore services, and navy air force.[1]
Rank titles are sometimes modified due to a particular assignment, branch, or status:
- The ranks of servicemen assigned to a "guards" unit, formation, or ship are preceded by the word “guards”;
- The ranks of servicemen in the legal, medical, and veterinary branches are followed by “of justice”, “of the medical service”, and “of the veterinary service”, respectively;
- The ranks of servicemen in reserve or retirement are followed by “of the reserve” or “in retirement”, respectively;
- The rank descriptor "of aviation" was officially abolished but is still commonly used, common use of it, however, is being phrased out.
Rank insignia of civilian personnel
See also
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.redstar.ru/2005/05/14_05/2_02.html Addenda to the Decree of the President of Russian Federation #531
- Parade dress uniform colors (black on gold) are the reverse of the duty uniform.
