The rank insignia of the Italian Navy are worn on epaulettes of shirts and white jackets, and on sleeves for navy jackets and mantels.
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<small>Notes:<br /></small> <sup>1</sup> <small>The rank of "ammiraglio" (admiral) is assigned to the only naval officer promoted as chief of the defense staff.</small>
<sup>2</sup> <small>The rank of "ammiraglio di squadra con incarichi speciali" (squadron admiral with special assignments) is assigned to the naval officer promoted as chief of the naval staff and/or as secretary of defense.</small>
<small>Notes:<br /></small> <sup>1</sup><small>No rank insignia, sailors just wear category or specialty badge, in this case the rating of "tecnico di macchine" (machinist's mate).</small>
On 5 August 2022 multiple ranks across the armed forces were renamed.