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
Notes:

1 The rank of "ammiraglio" (admiral) is assigned to the only naval officer promoted as chief of the defense staff.

2 The rank of "ammiraglio di squadra con incarichi speciali" (squadron admiral with special assignments) 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:

1 No rank insignia, sailors just wear category or specialty badge, in this case the rating of "tecnico di macchine" (machinist's mate).

Enlisted name changes in 2022
On 5 August 2022 multiple ranks across the armed forces were renamed.