Warrant Officer of the Naval Service
The Warrant Officer of the Naval Service (WONS) is the most senior warrant officer and rating 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]
| Warrant Officer of the Naval Service | |
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 Ensign of the Royal Navy | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Style | Warrant Officer |
| Abbreviation | WONS |
| Reports to | Navy Command |
| Nominator | Second Sea Lord |
| Appointer | Navy Board |
| Term length | Not fixed (typically 1–4 years) |
| Formation | 1989 |
| First holder | Terry Casey |
The post was created in 2010, replacing the post of Second Sea Lord's Command Warrant Officer.
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 HMS Victory.[4]
Appointees
| No. | Name | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Casey MBE | July 2010 | December 2013 | 3 years, 5 months | . | |
| 2 | Steve Cass | December 2013 | 17 March 2017 | 3 years, 3 months | [5] | |
| 3 | Nicholas Sharland MBE | 17 March 2017 | February 2020 | 2 years, 11 months | [6][7] | |
| 4 | Carl Steedman | 31 January 2020 | Incumbent | 4 months | [8][9] |
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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
- "Chapter 20" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
- "DETAILS OF RANK/RATE AND OTHER DISTINGUISHING INSIGNIA" (PDF): 39–9. Cite journal requires
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- "New man takes over as top warrant officer". Retrieved January 3, 2014.
- First Sea Lord [@AdmPhilipJones] (16 March 2017). "Good to talk with WO Sharland, who tomorrow becomes Warrant Officer of the Naval Service -a key link between my top team & frontline Navy" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- First Sea Lord [@AdmTonyRadakin] (31 January 2020). "Today, WO Nick Sharland officially stood down from his duties as Warrant Officer of the Naval Service. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve with him. Fair winds and following seas, Nick, and thank you for all that you have done" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- @SEAC_Defence (30 January 2020). "Congratulations to the newly appointed Warrant Officer of the Naval Service @WOCarlSteedman . And welcome to the world of Twitter! Give him a follow, I look forward to regular sea stories and shenanigans from the @RoyalNavy" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- First Sea Lord [@AdmTonyRadakin] (31 January 2020). "But as one WONS steps down, another steps up. Welcome to WO Carl "Speedy" Steedman, who takes up the role from today. Looking forward to working with him. Please do follow him on Twitter @WOCarlSteedman" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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