Vice-admiral (Royal Navy)
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This article is about the British military rank. For the honorary office, see Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom.
A vice-admiral (VAdm) is a flag officer rank of the Royal Navy and equates to the NATO rank code OF-8. It is immediately superior to the rear admiral rank and is subordinate to the full admiral rank.
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Vice-Admiral | |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Service branch | |
Abbreviation | VADM / V Adm |
Rank | Three-star |
NATO rank code | OF-8 |
Non-NATO rank | 8 |
Next higher rank | Admiral |
Next lower rank | Rear Admiral |
Equivalent ranks |
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The equivalent rank in the British Army and Royal Marines is lieutenant-general; and in the Royal Air Force, it is air marshal.