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
Officers
Notes:1 The rank of "ammiraglio" is assigned to the only naval officer promoted as chief of the defense staff.
2 The rank of "ammiraglio di squadra con incarichi speciali" is assigned to the naval officer promoted as chief of the naval staff and/or as secretary of defense.
Non-commissioned officers and ratings
Notes:1No rank insignia, sailors just wear category or specialty badge, in this case the rating of "tecnico di macchine".