Warrant Officer of the Naval Service
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| Warrant Officer of the Naval Service (WONS) | |
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| Style | Warrant Officer |
The Warrant Officer of the Naval Service (WONS) is the most senior warrant officer of the Royal Navy. The person holding this appointment's main responsibility is to act as a channel between the non commissioned ranks and Senior Naval officers, enabling communication between the ratings and Navy leadership.[1]
The post was created in 2010, replacing the post of Second Sea Lord's Command Warrant Officer.[2]
Insignia
A Command Warrant Officer Badge is worn on the left breast of their uniform during the period of the appointment.[3]
For ceremonial occasions[3] they may carry the Ceremonial Cane, made out of wood from the HMS Victory.[4]
| Name | Years | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officer Terry Casey MBE | 2010-2013 | 120px |
| Warrant Officer Steve Cass | 2013[5] - |  |
See also
- Chief of the Air Staff's Warrant Officer - the Royal Air Force equivalent
- Corps Regimental Sergeant Major - Royal Marines equivalent
- Army Sergeant Major - British Army equivalent
References
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