| Admiral | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Flag_of_Admiral_-_Royal_Navy.svg) Admiral's command flag | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Australia-Navy-OF-9-collected.svg) The ADML insignia | |
| Country | Australia |
| Service branch | Royal Australian Navy |
| Abbreviation | ADML |
| Rank group | Flag officer |
| Rank | Four-star |
| Non-NATO rank | OF-9 |
| Pay grade | O-10 |
| Formation | 12 July 1936 |
| Next higher rank | Admiral of the fleet |
| Next lower rank | Vice admiral |
| Equivalent ranks | |
Admiral (abbreviated as ADML) is the highest active rank of the Royal Australian Navy and was created as a direct equivalent of the British naval rank of admiral. It is a four-star rank. Since 1968, generally the only time the rank is held is when the Chief of the Defence Force is a navy officer.
Admiral is a higher rank than vice admiral, but is a lower rank than admiral of the fleet.[a] Admiral is the equivalent of air chief marshal in the Royal Australian Air Force and general in the Australian Army.
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