Rear admiral | |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Service branch | |
Abbreviation | RADM / R Adm |
Rank | Two-star |
NATO rank code | OF-7 |
Next higher rank | Vice-admiral |
Next lower rank | Commodore |
Equivalent ranks |
Rear admiral (RAdm) is a flag officer rank of the Royal Navy. It is immediately superior to commodore and is subordinate to vice admiral. It is a two-star rank and has a NATO ranking code of OF-7.
The equivalent rank in the British Army and Royal Marines is major-general; and in the Royal Air Force it is air vice-marshal.