What is soviet naval ranks?

The Soviet naval rank system consisted of a hierarchical set of military ranks used by the Soviet Navy. The highest rank was that of Admiral of the Fleet, followed by Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Captain 1st Rank, Captain 2nd Rank, Captain 3rd Rank, Senior Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Junior Lieutenant, and Midshipman.

The rank structure was similar to that of the Russian Imperial Navy, with some adaptations made by the Soviet government to reflect communist ideology. For example, the rank of Commissar was created to represent the political commissars who were assigned to each unit to ensure loyalty to the Communist Party.

Soviet naval officers were also referred to by their service branch, such as the Navy, Coastal Defense Forces, or Naval Aviation. In addition to their rank, officers were identified by their specialty, such as submariner, aviator, or surface warfare specialist.

The Soviet naval rank system underwent several changes over time, with the most significant being in 1972 when the rank of Captain 1st Rank was split into two ranks, Captain 1st Rank and Captain 2nd Rank. This change was made to recognize the increased responsibilities and leadership roles of senior officers in the Soviet Navy.