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Starshy michman (
Russian: Старший мичман,
romanized: Starshiy michman,
lit. 'Senior midshipman') is a rank used by the
Russian and the
Azerbaijani Navy. The rank is a
non-commissioned officer's and is equivalent to
Starshy praporshchik in armies and air forces.
Starshy michman Старший мичман | |
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Country | Russia |
Service branch | Russian Navy |
Formation | 1981 |
Next higher rank | Junior lieutenant |
Next lower rank | Michman |
Equivalent ranks | Starshy praporshchik |
In 1981, in conjunction to the enhancement of the michman and praporshchik career groups, both ranks Starshy michman of the navy and Starshy praporshchik of the other armed forces service branches were introduced. Both ranks as well as the career group were taken over by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Soviet Union | Russian Federation |
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Shoulder board (1981–1994) |
Shoulder board (1994–2010) |