An officer in command of any warship is informally referred to as "the captain" on board, even if holding a junior rank.

After the partition of India, Choudri opted to join the Pakistan Navy and rose to become the first native Commander-in-Chief.

[3] Captains in the Indian Navy command the important ships.

In addition to this, the double-breasted reefer jacket has four golden sleeve stripes with a circle above.

A minimum of 15 years of commissioned service is required for an officer to be considered in the selection grade.