Vice-admiral (Royal Navy)

Vice-Admiral
Flag of a vice-admiral, Royal Navy
Insignia shoulder board and Sleeve lace for Vice-admiral
Country United Kingdom
Service branch
AbbreviationVADM / V Adm
RankThree-star
NATO rank codeOF-8
Non-NATO rank8
Next higher rankAdmiral
Next lower rankRear Admiral
Equivalent ranks

A vice-admiral (VAdm) is a flag officer rank of the Royal Navy and equates to the NATO rank code OF-8. It is immediately superior to the rear admiral rank and is subordinate to the full admiral rank.

The equivalent rank in the British Army and Royal Marines is lieutenant-general; and in the Royal Air Force, it is air marshal.