He rose steadily through the Navy ranks, handling a range of duties.

I've been gray about this whole business of rank, trying to match daggers with these harpies who've played the game of Navy rank all their lives.

That was a Navy rank, equivalent to an Army first lieutenant.

Modern Commandants typically hold the Navy rank of Captain.

He rose through the Navy ranks, holding several fleet commands at sea.

But for the duration of his stay aboard this vessel, you will pay only the respects due to the lieutenant's Navy rank.

His gesture acknowledged the salute which was probably a compliment to his Imperial rather than his Navy rank.

Caslet might be two ranks senior to him, but they were only Navy ranks.

"We're going to call ourselves by Navy rank."

Navy rank wasn't h?