FrankT Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 I just got back from a Q&A with Captain Marek on Radiance, and someone asked him about his epaulets. He proceeded to talk briefly about rank and the epaulets/insignia, and it made me want to know more details so that I can more easily know someone's position if I'm talking to them or see them walk by. Does anyone have detailed info about their rank structure or a link to a good source? A diagram with epaulets would be great. Here's a quick summary of what Captain Marek said. It basically proceeds up by half stripes from 1 stripe to 4.5 stripes, where a "half stripe" is when the lowest stripe (furthest from the neck) is thicker than the others. At the top (closest to the neck) is a small icon, so to speak, indicating the department. Deck crew has a diamond, electricians a lightning bolt, and a few others I don't remember. The Captain is the only person with 4.5 stripes and the rest of the executive committee (chief engineer, hotel director, etc) would each have 4 stripes, and it proceeds downward from there. Sorry if this topic already exists. I tried to search both here and Google, though VOOM is a little spotty off the southern coast of Alaska :). I did see a diagram of the ranks on Norwegian (I think) pop up on CruiseCritic via Google, but I don't know if RCL is the same. cruisekyle, Galveston Steve and ChessE4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Steve Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Great question and topic. In addition to your info, I've seen the propeller icon on the Chief Engineer's epaulet. Ala_Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankT Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Yes, in the last few hours that I've been paying attention / finding more, engineering have a propeller. I think HVAC have a snowflake. Interestingly, hotel operations don't have an icon at all. Instead their bars are on a white background (i.e. white between the bars). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippa_OceanTime Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Dr has red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Dining Operations has a pot of burnt beans. hooked-on-cruising, JLMoran, Fuzzywuzzy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Plumbers have a plunger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 9 hours ago, FrankT said: Interestingly, hotel operations don't have an icon at all. Instead their bars are on a white background (i.e. white between the bars). The white between the bars represents sheets and towels - that's the "icon" for hotel operations. Ala_Paul, JLMoran and RWDW1204 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Environmental officer has a recycle symbol for insignia. John over on CC posted this chart showing privileges to guest areas based on rank/stripes. ScooterScott22, Galveston Steve, Ala_Paul and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsweat22 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 how interesting @CGTLH!! I had no idea the crew had access to all of these areas. I have seen entertainment staff around the ship at times but thought it may have been limited to just them and some higher officers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 25 minutes ago, hsweat22 said: how interesting @CGTLH!! I had no idea the crew had access to all of these areas. I have seen entertainment staff around the ship at times but thought it may have been limited to just them and some higher officers. Keep in mind not all crew are officers/hold stripes. So restrictions are still in play for a majority of the crew unless it for a special function. Entertainment staff is a bit different. Not sure how to best explain the reasoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScooterScott22 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Thanks for the chart @CGTLH. The number of strips also dictates the type of on board accommodations the crew member gets. For example I think three strips or above get a private room, while two or below have shared. I don’t recall all the details but if someone has that info it would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 As a former USAF member, trust me when I say that nothing about navy insignia makes any sense! So I assume the same for all nautical uniforms! Matt, Galveston Steve, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Floski said: As a former USAF member, trust me when I say that nothing about navy insignia makes any sense! So I assume the same for all nautical uniforms! Even a former Soldier will attest to that statement. Here! Here! Galveston Steve and Floski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR Benson Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Floski said: As a former USAF member, trust me when I say that nothing about navy insignia makes any sense! On the other hand, Navy insignia has always made perfect sense to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Floski said: As a former USAF member, trust me when I say that nothing about navy insignia makes any sense! So I assume the same for all nautical uniforms! Totally completely agree with this ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankT Posted August 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 I saw a 2.5 stripe deck officer last night where the epaulet was two big bars with a smaller one between, so the thick bottom stripe "half stripe" may just be the Captain. Also here's the picture someone posted from Norwegian Gem. Again, not sure if RCL is the same, but it's probably similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 2 hours ago, CDR Benson said: On the other hand, Navy insignia has always made perfect sense to me! Commodore, Commander, Lt. Colonel, whatever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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