Other Forces
The expression "line officer" is no longer current in the Royal Navy and Commonwealth affiliates, Officers trained in the "Executive Department" of a warship are the only ones trained for command. In the Canadian Navy, officers in the Maritime Surface/Sub-Surface (MARS) occupation hold a similar function, but are not distinguished by any identifiable badge.
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