Warrant Officer of the Navy
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For the USN equivalent, see Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. For the RN equivalent, see Warrant Officer of the Naval Service. For the Indian Navy equivalent, see Navy Master Chief Petty Officer.
Warrant Officer of the Navy (WO-N) is the most senior sailor in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It is a singular appointment, being only held by one person at any time. The special insignia for the WO-N is the Australian coat of arms with a wreath around it. The current Warrant Officer of the Navy is Andrew Bertoncin.[1]
Quick Facts Warrant Officer of theRoyal Australian Navy (WO-N), Style ...
Warrant Officer of the Royal Australian Navy (WO-N) | |
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Incumbent Andrew Bertoncin since 16 December 2022 | |
Style | Warrant Officer of the Navy (Warrant Officer) |
Inaugural holder | Paul Whittaker |
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The appointment is the equivalent of the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army (RSM-A) in the Australian Army, and Warrant Officer of the Air Force (WOFF-AF) in the Royal Australian Air Force.