of the ship () is a rank used by the Russian Navy and a number of former communist state. The rank is the most senior rank in the non-commissioned officer's career group. The rank is equivalent to in armies and air forces. It is usually equivalent to Warrant officer or Senior chief petty officer in English speaking navies.
Russia
The rank was introduced in the Soviet Navy on 18 November 1971.
In the navy of the Russian Federation there are four ranks in the petty officer´s career group, which means:
Insignia change Year 1971 1991 2010 Insignia
Insignia
See also Ranks and rank insignia of the Soviet Army 1955–1991, Ranks and rank insignia of the Russian Federation´s armed forces 1994–2010 Army ranks and insignia of the Russian Federation
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