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Modern militaries all use similar schema of military ranks. Modern navies use '''naval ranks''' that are of comparable seniority to the ranks used by armies and air forces. | Modern militaries all use similar schema of [[military ranks]].<ref name=McClellanMuseum/> Modern navies use '''naval ranks''' that are of comparable seniority to the ranks used by armies and air forces. | ||
The most senior naval ranks, collectively called "flag ranks", include '''Fleet Admiral''' or '''Admiral of the Fleet''', '''Admirals '''Vice admiral|Vice Admirals''', '''rear admiral|Rear Admirals''' and '''commodore|Commodores''', | The most senior naval ranks, collectively called "flag ranks", include '''Fleet Admiral''' or '''Admiral of the Fleet''', '''Admirals '''Vice admiral|Vice Admirals''', '''rear admiral|Rear Admirals''' and '''commodore|Commodores''', | ||
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===Branch=== | ===Branch=== | ||
Most countries distinguish officers qualified for ship command from those who are technical specialists. In the Royal Navy, the command track has been the "seaman" branch. The United States Navy calls this "line". | Most countries distinguish officers qualified for ship command from those who are technical specialists. In the Royal Navy, the command track has been the "seaman" branch. The United States Navy calls this "line". | ||
===Comparative ranks=== | ===Comparative ranks=== | ||
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==Seamen== | ==Seamen== | ||
'''Seamen''' are the most junior enlisted personnel in many modern navies, roughly equivalent to a private in modern armies. | '''Seamen''' are the most junior enlisted personnel in many modern navies, roughly equivalent to a private in modern armies. | ||
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| title = Why is the Colonel called "kernal"? The origin of the ranks and rank insignia now used by the United States armed forces | |||
| publisher = [[McClellan Aviation Museum]] | |||
| author = Raymond Oliver | |||
| date = August 1983 | |||
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Modern militaries all use similar schema of military ranks.[1] Modern navies use naval ranks that are of comparable seniority to the ranks used by armies and air forces. The most senior naval ranks, collectively called "flag ranks", include Fleet Admiral or Admiral of the Fleet, Admirals Vice admiral|Vice Admirals, rear admiral|Rear Admirals and commodore|Commodores, have comparable seniority to Generals in the Army or Air Force. These ranks may have command of fleets, squadrons or task forces composed of multiple vessels. The other commissioned ranks in modern navies include Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander and Lieutenant. These are roughly comparable seniority to the army ranks Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Captain and Lieutenant. Depending on the country, commissioned officers generally have training at the University level. BranchMost countries distinguish officers qualified for ship command from those who are technical specialists. In the Royal Navy, the command track has been the "seaman" branch. The United States Navy calls this "line". Comparative ranks
Warrant officersWarrant officer structures vary among nations, but, in general, they are technical specialists who have limited or no command functions. Non-commissioned officersModern navies also employ various non-commissioned officers, petty officers-- individuals who may be very skilled and experienced, but have different functions. A petty officer is responsible for the training and preparation of individuals in units, or in carrying out increasingly complex functions. In most navies, petty officers have both a rank and a rating. The rank shows their level of authority, while the rating identifies their specialization. SeamenSeamen are the most junior enlisted personnel in many modern navies, roughly equivalent to a private in modern armies.
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