Royal Canadian Navy ranks and badges
Ranks in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) mark a person's position in its hierarchical structure. Badges show a person's rank.
Flag Officers (shoulder boards)
Admiral (Adm)
Vice-Admiral (VAdm)
Rear-Admiral (RAdm)
Commodore (Cmdre)
Flag Officers (sleeve lacing)
Admiral (Adm)
Vice-Admiral (VAdm)
Rear-Admiral (RAdm)
Commodore (Cmdre)
Petty Officers
Chief Petty Officer, 1st Class (CPO 1)
Chief Petty Officer, 2nd Class (CPO 2)
Petty Officer, 1st Class (PO 1)
Petty Officer, 2nd Class (PO 2)
Junior Non-Commissioned Members
The RCN has instituted a gender neutral nomenclature change in the Junior Rank designations. This rank change will be reflected upon amendment of QR&O 3.01
Master Seaman (MS)
Leading Seaman (LS)
Able Seaman (AB)
Ordinary Seaman (OS)
Senior Appointments
Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer (CFCWO)
Command Chief Petty Officer, 1st Class (CPO 1)
Senior Appointment Chief Petty Officer, 1st Class (CPO 1)
Note:
The RCN has instituted a gender neutral nomenclature change in the Junior Rank designations: This rank change will be reflected upon amendment of QR&O 3.01
- Master Seaman to Master Sailor (MS)
- Leading Seaman to Sailor 1st Class (S1)
- Able Seaman to Sailor 2nd Class (S2)
- Ordinary Seaman to Sailor 3rd Class (S3)