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In terms of the day-to-day running of a ship or shore base, what's the most important rank in the Royal Navy?

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From AB1 to Admiral of the Fleet, who carries the most 'clout' in the actual day-to-day life on baord ship or a shore establishment?

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UK dad is correct - in any branch of the forces its the senior NCO's who run things day to day
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The rank captain is the highest rank you can get before you start heading into things like commodore and admiral.

They would run a large ship or a base. They are the quivilant of a full colonal in the army. On board an acutal ship the captain is one step up from God. Defintaly the most clout.
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On paper it's the officers.

In reality it's the CPO.
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The senior person on a ship is the Commanding Officer.

Depending on the size of the ship it can be anything from a Lieutenant to a Four Ring Captain RN

On a shore base it is usually a Commodore.
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Admiral of the fleet       on land

Captain        on board
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