Badges of rank and other badges of the Royal Marines Band Service

Lieutenant Colonel

(senior rank in the RM Band Service)

Major

The rank of Directors of Music of Portsmouth and Plymouth Bands and the Director of Music Training at the RMSM. Also the rank of the Staff Officer Band Service

Captain

The rank of all other qualified Directors of Music plus Supply Officer Music (SOM) and SO3 Band

Lieutenant

The rank held by Directors of Music whilst under Officer Training

Second Lieutenant

Warrant Officer 1

The rank held by the two branch advisors (Corps bandmaster and Corps Drum Major) and by the Bandmasters of the bands

Warrant Officer 2

The rank held by the assistant Bandmasters, assistant supply officer music and the chief instructor of the Royal Marines School of Music

Colour Sergeant

Sergeant

Corporal

Lance Corporal

Musician

This badge is only worn on Lovat and Blues Dress

Bugler

This badge is only worn on Lovat, Blues and Ceremonial Dress

APPOINTMENT BADGES

Drum Major

A Drum Major wears this badge on his right sleeve or wrist. Drum Major, like Bugle Major, is not a rank but an appointment. A Drum Major or Bugle Major holds a rank as well but is refered to by his appointment.