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The rank of commodore was introduced during the 17th century in November 1674 (though not legally established until 1806). In 1684 the navy introduced two classes of commodore, the first known as a ''Commodore Distinction'' and the other a ''Commodore Ordinary''; these would later evolve into commodores first and second class. In 1734 the title of commodore was formally approved by an [[order in council]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Perrin |first1=W. G. (William Gordon) |title=British flags, their early history, and their development at sea; with an account of the origin of the flag as a national device |date=1922 |publisher=Cambridge : The University Press |location=Cambridge, England |page=102 |url=https://archive.org/details/britishflagsthei00perrrich/page/n11 |chapter=IV:Flags of Command: Pendants of Command, Commodores}}</ref> They were formally separated into first class (those with subordinate line captains) and second class (those commanding ships themselves) in 1826. The previous broad red and blue pennants were abolished in 1864 along with the coloured squadrons, the commodore of the white's broad pennant with the Cross of St George remained as the [[command flag]] for commodores first class, who wore the same sleeve lace as [[Rear |
The rank of commodore was introduced during the 17th century in November 1674 (though not legally established until 1806). In 1684 the navy introduced two classes of commodore, the first known as a ''Commodore Distinction'' and the other a ''Commodore Ordinary''; these would later evolve into commodores first and second class. In 1734 the title of commodore was formally approved by an [[order in council]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Perrin |first1=W. G. (William Gordon) |title=British flags, their early history, and their development at sea; with an account of the origin of the flag as a national device |date=1922 |publisher=Cambridge : The University Press |location=Cambridge, England |page=102 |url=https://archive.org/details/britishflagsthei00perrrich/page/n11 |chapter=IV:Flags of Command: Pendants of Command, Commodores}}</ref> They were formally separated into first class (those with subordinate line captains) and second class (those commanding ships themselves) in 1826. The previous broad red and blue pennants were abolished in 1864 along with the coloured squadrons, the commodore of the white's broad pennant with the Cross of St George remained as the [[command flag]] for commodores first class, who wore the same sleeve lace as [[Rear admiral (Royal Navy)|rear admirals]]. The white broad pennant with a red ball was introduced as the command flag for commodores second class. The appointment of commodore first class has been in [[abeyance]] since 1958, leaving the pennant with a single red ball to cover all Royal Navy commodores. |
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Modern commodores wear the sleeve lace previously worn by commodores second class. Commodore has only been a substantive rank in the Royal Navy since 1997. Before then it continued to be an appointment conferred on senior captains holding certain positions.<ref>[http://www.debretts.co.uk/forms-of-address/professions/armed-forces/royal-navy/commodore-and-captain.aspx Debrett's] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120729172653/http://www.debretts.co.uk/forms-of-address/professions/armed-forces/royal-navy/commodore-and-captain.aspx |date=2012-07-29 }}</ref> For example, the senior commander of [[destroyer]]s within a fleet in the Royal Navy could carry the title of "[[Commodore (D)]]", while the fleet's senior commander of [[submarine]]s could carry the title of "[[Commodore (S)]]", although in both cases as an appointment rather than a rank. During World War I the title of "[[Commodore (T)]]" was the officer who commanded torpedo boat flotillas.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Grimes |first1=Shawn |title=War planning and strategic development in the Royal Navy, 1887-1918 |url=https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/files/2926803/408275.pdf |website=kclpure.kcl.ac.uk |publisher=Kings College, University of London |accessdate=15 October 2018 |location=London, England |page=abbreviations v}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Mace |first1=Martin |title=The Royal Navy and the War at Sea |
Modern commodores wear the sleeve lace previously worn by commodores second class. Commodore has only been a substantive rank in the Royal Navy since 1997. Before then it continued to be an appointment conferred on senior captains holding certain positions.<ref>[http://www.debretts.co.uk/forms-of-address/professions/armed-forces/royal-navy/commodore-and-captain.aspx Debrett's] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120729172653/http://www.debretts.co.uk/forms-of-address/professions/armed-forces/royal-navy/commodore-and-captain.aspx |date=2012-07-29 }}</ref> For example, the senior commander of [[destroyer]]s within a fleet in the Royal Navy could carry the title of "[[Commodore (D)]]", while the fleet's senior commander of [[submarine]]s could carry the title of "[[Commodore (S)]]", although in both cases as an appointment rather than a rank. During World War I the title of "[[Commodore (T)]]" was the officer who commanded torpedo boat flotillas.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Grimes |first1=Shawn |title=War planning and strategic development in the Royal Navy, 1887-1918 |url=https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/files/2926803/408275.pdf |website=kclpure.kcl.ac.uk |publisher=Kings College, University of London |accessdate=15 October 2018 |location=London, England |page=abbreviations v}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Mace |first1=Martin |title=The Royal Navy and the War at Sea 1914–1919 |date=2014 |publisher=Pen and Sword |location=Barnsley, England |isbn=9781473846562 |page=1 |url=https://books.google.lk/books?id=WJqPBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA1&dq=Royal+Navy+commodore+(S)&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwito9GIxofeAhUSdCsKHdFCCjgQ6AEIQjAF#v=onepage&q=Royal%20Navy%20commodore%20(S)&f=false |language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:14, 16 June 2019
- Please see Commodore (rank) for other versions of this rank.
| Commodore | |
|---|---|
 Flag of a commodore, Royal Navy | |
 Insignia shoulder board and Sleeve lace for Commodore | |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Service branch | |
| Abbreviation | CDRE |
| Rank | One-star |
| NATO rank code | OF-6 |
| Non-NATO rank | 6 |
| Formation | 1674 |
| Next higher rank | Rear admiral |
| Next lower rank | Captain |
| Equivalent ranks | Brigadier, United Kingdom |
Commodore (Cdre) is a rank of the Royal Navy above captain and below rear admiral. It has a NATO ranking code of OF-6. The rank is equivalent to brigadier in the British Army and Royal Marines and to air commodore in the Royal Air Force.
History
The rank of commodore was introduced during the 17th century in November 1674 (though not legally established until 1806). In 1684 the navy introduced two classes of commodore, the first known as a Commodore Distinction and the other a Commodore Ordinary; these would later evolve into commodores first and second class. In 1734 the title of commodore was formally approved by an order in council.[1] They were formally separated into first class (those with subordinate line captains) and second class (those commanding ships themselves) in 1826. The previous broad red and blue pennants were abolished in 1864 along with the coloured squadrons, the commodore of the white's broad pennant with the Cross of St George remained as the command flag for commodores first class, who wore the same sleeve lace as rear admirals. The white broad pennant with a red ball was introduced as the command flag for commodores second class. The appointment of commodore first class has been in abeyance since 1958, leaving the pennant with a single red ball to cover all Royal Navy commodores.
Modern commodores wear the sleeve lace previously worn by commodores second class. Commodore has only been a substantive rank in the Royal Navy since 1997. Before then it continued to be an appointment conferred on senior captains holding certain positions.[2] For example, the senior commander of destroyers within a fleet in the Royal Navy could carry the title of "Commodore (D)", while the fleet's senior commander of submarines could carry the title of "Commodore (S)", although in both cases as an appointment rather than a rank. During World War I the title of "Commodore (T)" was the officer who commanded torpedo boat flotillas.[3][4]
Promotion path
From 1570 to 1864 the Royal Navy was divided into colored squadrons which determined an officer's career path.[5]
Rank insignia and personal flag
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Commodore's command flag -
Commodore's sleeve lace
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A modern commodore's rank insignia consists of a 45-millimetre-wide band of gold lace, with a circle of 13-millimetre-wide lace 45 millimetres in diameter above.[6]
Former command flags
Footnotes
- ^ Perrin, W. G. (William Gordon) (1922). "IV:Flags of Command: Pendants of Command, Commodores". British flags, their early history, and their development at sea; with an account of the origin of the flag as a national device. Cambridge, England: Cambridge : The University Press. p. 102.
- ^ Debrett's Archived 2012-07-29 at archive.today
- ^ Grimes, Shawn. "War planning and strategic development in the Royal Navy, 1887-1918" (PDF). kclpure.kcl.ac.uk. London, England: Kings College, University of London. p. abbreviations v. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ Mace, Martin (2014). The Royal Navy and the War at Sea 1914–1919. Barnsley, England: Pen and Sword. p. 1. ISBN 9781473846562.
- ^ Perrin, W. G. (William Gordon) (1922). "IV:Flags of Command". British flags, their early history, and their development at sea; with an account of the origin of the flag as a national device. Cambridge, England: Cambridge : The University Press. pp. 73–109.
- ^ royalnavy.mod.uk Archived copy at WebCite (February 2, 2011).
Sources
- Perrin, W. G. (William Gordon) (1922). "IV:Flags of Command". British flags, their early history, and their development at sea; with an account of the origin of the flag as a national device. Cambridge, England: Cambridge : The University Press.
See also
References
- "Naval Service Uniform Regulations" (PDF). Fleet Publications and Graphics Organisation. May 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 February 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
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