Italian Navy ranks


The rank insignia of the Italian Navy are worn on epaulettes of shirts and white jackets, and on sleeves for navy jackets and mantels.

Rank structure

Warning: The table below shows a simple literal translation of the Italian navy ranks into English language,

DOES NOT represent a military ranks comparisons among NATO navies as officially stated by the - STANAG 2116.

Officers

Special


Notes:

1 The rank of "ammiraglio" is assigned to the only naval officer promoted as chief of the defense staff.
2 The rank of "ammiraglio di squadra con incarichi speciali" is assigned to the naval officer promoted as chief of the naval staff and/or as secretary of defense.
3 As officer designated, the rank of "aspirante guardiamarina" is comparable to the Royal Navy midshipman.

Non-commissioned officers and ratings

Notes:

1No rank insignia, sailors just wear category or specialty badge, in this case the rating of "tecnico di macchine".

Enlisted ratings introduced in 2018