Insignia provides information about the wearer's qualifications and service type.

Service Insignia

Service insignia provides information about the wearer's service seniority. The most senior entitlement is worn on uniform.

Service Aboard

Entitlement to wear this insginia is granted with the completion of the service aboard requirements for the wearer's branch, for both officers and crew.

Command

Entitlement to wear this insignia is granted onattaining a command rating.

Qualification Insignia

Qualification insignia provides information about the wearer's level of qualification within their specialisation. Officers wear qualification insignia in badge form only, directly above their branch badge.

Advanced Qualification

Entitlement to wear this insignia is granted on attaining an advanced rating.

Master Qualification

Entitlement to wear this insignia is granted on attaining a master rating

Officer Branch Insignia

Officers (including warrant officers) wear a badge designating their branch. Technically specialised branches (engineering, science and medical) have their own badge - the line officer badge represents all other operational branches.