in April 2014 for most branches except Submariner engineers, with no new appointments; existing holders of the rank retain it until they are promoted or leave the service. It now has been re-instated due to the Navy Command Transformation Programme. Royal Marines band service See also British Army other ranks rank insignia RAF other ranks Ranks and insignia of NATO navies enlisted Ranks of the cadet forces of the United Kingdom Royal Navy officer rank insignia Royal Marines Band Service#Insignia, ranks and uniform Uniforms of the Royal Marines Notes References External links Royal Navy BR 3(1) Part 8 Royal Navy ranks, professions, trades and badges of rank in World War 2 British military insignia