Rank Markings - Officers - Uniform

These ranks were introduced in the 1940s and continue to be worn today. 

 
[Officer main]   [Enlisted main]

These ranks are the stiff board type rank worn with most forms of uniform dress.  Since 2001 these ranks are only worn on the overcoat.  The board size is 140 x 60mm.

 

      

      

      

      

      
 Ensign  Sub-Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander

 

                           
Commander Captain Commodore


 

These following ranks are the slider type that were introduced in 2001.  They replaced the stiff board series for wear on most forms of dress.  Slider size is 100 x 56mm.  The Commodore retained a stiff improved board rather than a slider.

       

      

      

 Ensign  Sub-Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander

 

       

      

Commander Captain Commodore

 

The Medical officer wears the following.  They are locally made by the tailor.

                    
Medical Officer  Medical Officer

 

 

[Officer main]   [Enlisted main]

 

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 Page Updated : Saturday, 29 September 2007