Pakistan Navy ranks and insignia

The following is a list of the officer ranks and insignia of the Pakistan Navy. These ranks generally correspond with those of Western militaries, and reflect those of the British military ranks.

Commissioned Officers ranks

Officer rank badges are displayed on the shoulders.

Rank	NATO Equivalent	Details
Admiral of the fleet	OF-10	Never awarded
Admiral	OF-9
Vice Admiral	OF-8
Rear Admiral	OF-7
Commodore
Captain	OF-5
Commander	OF-4
Lieut. Commander	OF-3
Lieutenant	OF-2
Sub Lieutenant	OF-1
Midshipman	OF-0

**Structure of the CPOs and Sailors rank of the Pakistan Navy**
Pay grade	No Equivalent	No Equivalent	No Equivalent	No Equivalent	OR-9	OR-8	OR-7	OR-6	OR-5	-	Insignia
Title	Master Chief Petty Officer	Fleet Chief Petty Officer	Chief Petty Officer	No Equivalent	Petty Officer	No Equivalent	Leading Rate	Able Seaman	Ordinary Rate
Abbreviation	MCPO	FCPO	CPO	NE	PO	NE	LH	AS	OS
NATO Code	No Equivalent	No Equivalent	No Equivalent	No Equivalent	OR-9	OR-8	OR-7	OR-6	OR-5

External links

Pakistan Navy (Official website)