What is the highest rank in the NZ Navy?

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh is the only current Admiral of the Fleet, Field Marshal and Marshal of the RNZAF. Rank held by the currently serving Chief of Defence Force; therefore only one of the services will have this grade filled at any one time.

What are the ranks in the NZ Navy?

Pay

  • Officer cadets (midshipmen) usually earn between minimum wage and $52,000 a year.
  • Ensigns can earn between $55,000 and $70,000.
  • Sub-lieutenants can earn between $69,000 and $84,000.
  • Lieutenants can earn between $85,000 and $126,000.
  • Lieutenant commanders can earn between $98,000 and $146,000.

What’s next after colonel?

The rank above colonel is typically called brigadier, brigade general or brigadier general.

What is the rank above Warrant Officer?

In the United States Armed Forces, a warrant officer (grade W-1 to W-5) is ranked as an officer above the senior-most enlisted ranks, as well as officer cadets and officer candidates, but below the officer grade of O‑1 (NATO: OF‑1).

Does NZ navy have submarines?

And countries and militaries of New Zealand’s size simply can’t play in the submarine leagues; acquiring such a vessel for the naval fleet was deemed “fanciful” when considered in the 1980s.

How much do you get paid in the NZ Navy?

Ordinary rates (recently graduated sailors) usually earn between $45,000 and $49,000 a year. Able rates can earn between $52,000 and $63,000. Leading hands can earn between $59,000 and $76,000. Petty officers can earn between $66,000 and $88,000.

What are the ranks of sailors?

Common Types of Sailors

  • Captain. The captain, also known as the master, shipmaster or ship captain, is the commander of the ship and its highest-ranking individual.
  • First Mate. The first mate, or chief officer, is second in command below the captain.
  • Second Mate.
  • Third Mate.
  • Navigator.
  • Pilot.
  • Engineer.
  • Boatswain.

How old are colonels?

O-4 (Major): 33 (join + 10 years) O-5 (Lt. Col): 39 (join + 16 years) O-6 (Col): 45 (join + 22 years)

How do you address a colonel?

Lieutenant Colonel, USA, USMC or USAF —-Letter salutation: —-—-Dear Colonel (Surname): Above I’ve shown the rank fully spelled out and abbreviated.