Sri Lanka Navy

Branches & Ranks, Uniforms, Medals, Insignia

Defining the identity and excellence of the naval service through its distinct branches, ranks, and honorary traditions.

Branches / Ranks

Uniforms

Medals

Insignia

The Sri Lanka Navy is structured into specialized branches, each responsible for specific facets of naval operations and administration.

Executive Branch

The path to command is through the Executive Branch. Only sea-going officers of the Executive Branch can exercise command of ships...

• Navigation & Direction • Communication • Gunnery • Hydrography • Anti-Submarine Warfare • Diving

Engineering Branch

SLN has a team of Mechanical / Marine Engineers whose primary role is maintenance and upkeep of varied and increasing fleet...

Medical Branch

Physical and mental health of Naval personnel is imperative for an efficient Navy...

Logistics Branch

Without good logistic support no war can be fought effectively...

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Branch

A warship is a mini-floating city with an integral power generation...

Band Branch

The Sri Lanka Navy Band caters to the musical requirement of the service as well as the public sector...

Hull Engineering Branch

The victory during a battle at sea is basically depended upon the operational capability of War Ships...

Naval Infantry Branch

A branch formed recently to augment the land operations capabilities of the SLN...

Information Technology Branch

The Information Technology Branch endeavors to support the Naval administrative functions...

Provost Branch

The Naval Provost branch of the Sri Lanka Navy is entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining discipline...

Legal Branch

The Legal Branch of the Sri Lanka Navy is charged with the task of advising the command on legal issues...

Commissioned Officers - Sri Lanka Army

Field Marshal

General

Lieutenant General

Major General

Brigadier

Colonel

Lieutenant Colonel

Major

Captain

Lieutenant

2ndLieutenant

Commissioned Officers - Sri Lanka Navy

Admiral Of the Fleet

Admiral

Vice Admiral

Rear Admiral

Commodore

Captain

Commander

Lieutenant Commander

Lieutenant

Sub Lieutenant

Midshipman

Commissioned Officers - Sri Lanka Air Force

Marshal of the Air Force

Air Chief Marshal

Air Marshal

Air Vice Marshal

Air Commodore

Group captain

Wing Commander

Squadron Leader

Flight Lieutenant

Flying Officer

Pilot Officer

Non-Commissioned Ranks - Sri Lanka Army

Warrant Officer Class I

Warrant Officer Class II

Staff Sergeant

Sergeant

Corporal

Lance Corporal

Private

Non-Commissioned Ranks - Sri Lanka Navy

Master Chief Petty Officer

Fleet Chief Petty Officer

Chief Petty Officer

Petty Officer

Leading Seaman

Able Seaman

Ordinary Seaman

Non-Commissioned Ranks - Sri Lanka Air Force

Master Warrant Officer

Warrant Officer

Flight Sergeant

Sergeant

Corporal

Leading Aircraftman

Aircraftman

Ceremonial White Dress - No 01

Occasions to Wear

Guard of Honor
When Call on
When Waiting on
Formal receiving, calling, attending, arrival / departure of
- Head of States
- Prime Ministers
- Accredited Diplomats
Formal State/ Service Ceremonies/ Functions
Attending Supreme/ High Court on duty
Court Martial
Ceremonial Parades
As directed by C ofN or Competent authorities

Working Dress White Dress - No 05

Occasions to Wear

Daily wear (as per daily orders) preferably working under a roof
Daytime Formal/ Informal service ceremonies/ functions as directed by C of N or Competent authorities
When attending courts on duty as directed by C of N or Competent authorities
When Call on/ Wait on/ Reporting
Local or Foreign Visits/ Tours
- Informal
- Daily Wear
- When attending courts on duty
- Afternoon receptions
- Visiting commercial and industrial places
- Tours

Action Working Dress Blue Dress - No 06

Occasions to Wear

Daily wear (as per daily orders) preferably at sea/ on field duties/ technical related work
Service functions as directed by C of N or Competent authorities

Dress Camouflage Dress - No 11

Occasions to Wear

Firings Practices/ Trainings/ Working Dress/ Duties and Special events as directed by C of N or Competent authorities

Ceremonial White Dress - No 01

Occasions to Wear

Guard of Honor
When Call on
When Waiting on
Formal receiving, calling, attending, arrival / departure of
- Head of States
- Prime Ministers
- Accredited Diplomats
Formal State/ Service Ceremonies/ Functions
Attending Supreme/ High Court on duty
Court Martial
Ceremonial Parades and as directed by C of N or Competent Authorities
When Officer of the Guard (OOG) boarding foreign Naval war ships

Working Dress White Dress - No 05

Occasions to Wear

Daily wear (as per daily orders) preferably working under a roof
Daytime Formal/ Informal service ceremonies/ functions as directed by C of N or Competent authorities
When attending courts on duty as directed by C of N or Competent authorities
When Call on/ Wait on/ Reporting
Local or Foreign Visits/ Tours

Action Working Dress Blue Dress - No 06

Occasions to Wear

Daily wear (as per daily orders) preferably at sea/ on field duties/ technical related work
Service functions as directed by C of N or Competent authorities

Maternity Dress - No 10

Occasions to Wear

During the period of pregnancy

Ceremonial White Dress - No 01

Occasions to Wear

Formal State / Service Ceremonies / Function as directed by C of N or Competent Authorities
Guard of honour / Parades

Working Dress White Dress - No 05

Occasions to Wear

Daily wear (as per daily orders) preferably working under a roof
Daytime formal/ informal service ceremonies functions as directed by C of N or competent authorities
When attending courts on duty as directed by C of N or competent authorities
When call on/ Wait on/ Reporting
Local or foreign visits/ Tours

Sports Rig - No 09

Occasions to Wear

Morning PT, Evening sports party, Organized Sports events and PET
Occasions other than above when directed by C of N or Competent Authorities

Ceremonial White Dress - No 01

Occasions to Wear

When Call on
When Waiting on
Formal State/ Service Ceremonies/ Functions
Attending Supreme/ High Court on duty
Court Martial
As directed by C of N or Competent Authorities

Action Working Dress Blue Dress - No 06

Occasions to Wear

Daily wear (as per daily orders) preferably at sea / on field duties / technical related work
Service functions as directed by C of N or Competent Authorities

Maternity Dress - No 10

Occasions to Wear

During the period of pregnancy

Ceremonial White Drill Order - Dress No 01

Occasions to Wear

Formal State / Service Ceremonies / Function as directed by C of N or Competent Authorities
Guard of honour / Parades

Working Dress White - No 05

Occasions to Wear

Daily wear (as per daily orders) preferably working under a roof
Daytime Formal / Informal service ceremonies / functions as directed by C of N or Competent Authorities
When attending courts on duty as directed by C of N or Competent authorities
When Call on / Wait on / Reporting
Local or Foreign Visits / Tours

Sports Rig - No 09

Occasions to Wear

Morning PT, Evening sports party, Organized Sports events and PET
Occasions other than above when directed by C of N or Competent Authorities

Ceremonial White Dress - No 01

Occasions to Wear

When Call on
When Waiting on
Formal State/ Service Ceremonies/ Functions
Attending Supreme/ High Court on duty
As directed by C of N or Competent Authorities

Action Working Dress Blue - Dress No 06

Occasions to Wear

Daily wear (as per daily orders) preferably at sea on field duties/ Technical related work
Service functions as directed by C of N or Competent authorities