• Seaman
• Signal
• Wireless Telegraphy
• E.R.A.
• Mechanician
• Stoker
• Electrician
• Armourer
• Carpenter and Shipwright.
• Blacksmith, Plumber, Painter, Cooper.
• Sick Berth.
• Naval Schoolmaster, Writer, Ship's Steward.
• Police
• Cook
• Band
• African, Asiatic, &c
• Officers' Steward and Cook
• Draughtsman, Tailor, Shoemaker, Butcher
• Marines

1. Authority to give Rating.
2. Age. previous service and other qualifications required.
3. Nature of examination.
4. Examining Officers.
5. Lowest Rating to which may he disrated or reduced for punishment, see Art. 776.
6. Remarks.
7. Related Articles.

1. Commodore of the Depot to whom all vacancies are to be reported in order that the necessary promotion may be made from the roster.
2. Must, before being examined be over 25, have served 1 year as Ship's Corporal 1st Class, Chief Petty Officer, Petty Officer (N.S.), 1st Class Petty Officer (O.S.) or Sergeant of Marines, and be thoroughly recommended on the application for examination as fit in every respect for the position. A Chief Petty Officer, Petty Officer (N.S.), 1st Class Petty Officer (O.S.) or a Sergeant of Marines, volunteering for the Ship's, Police, is not to be rated Master-at-Arms until he shall have served at least one year as Ship's Corporal. During this year he may either be rated and paid as a Ship's Corporal, or, should he prefer it, retain his former rating and pay ; in the latter case the words " acting as Ship's Corporal " should be noted under his rating in the Ship's Ledger. If at the end of 12 mouths he be found fit for promotion to Master-at-Arms, but his position on the roster does not entitle him to advancement, the fact is to be noted, and he is to retain the pay of his former rating while still acting as Ship's Corporal, until his turn for advancement shall arrive. On the other hand, should he be found unfit for advancement to Master-at-Arms, he is either to return to his former duties, or if he elect or be allowed to remain in the Police, he must accept the rating and pay of a Ship's Corporal.
3. Same as for Ship's Corporal, in addition to a general acquaintance with Chapter XX.
4. At Home, Commodore of General Depôt at Chatham, Portsmouth, or Devonport ; Abroad, Captain of a ship other than that to which the candidate belongs.
5. Ordinary ; but to A.B., or other equivalent rating if capable of performing the duty.
6. Ship's Police entered from the Marines, who, after some years' service, are found unfit for the rating on account of misconduct or incompetency, may be allowed to take any other suitable rating such as Stoker. No Master- at-Arms is to be allowed to re-enter or re-engage without the concurrence of the Commodore of the General Depôt. (F1) All appointments and promotions of Ship's Police will be communicated direct to the Ships affected by the Commodore of the General Depôt.
7. 814-822, 845, 852, 1484, 1684, 1854, 1938.

1. Authority to give Rating.
2. Age. previous service and other qualifications required.
3. Nature of examination.
4. Examining Officers.
5. Lowest Rating to which may he disrated or reduced for punishment, see Art. 776.
6. Remarks.
7. Related Articles.

1. Commodore of the Depot for men serving in Ships and Establishment, under the Commander-in-Chief of a Home Port. Commander-in-Chief in other cases.
2. Between 25 and 35 ; 2 years' service with high character as Ship's Corporal, 2nd Class, or as Petty Officer (N.S.) or Petty Officer, 1st Class. (O.S.) ; Stoker Petty Officers and Yeomen of Signals eligible for appointment. If of high character, Ship's Corporals, 2nd Class, who have been Petty or Non-commissioned Officers for a combined period of not less than 2 years, and who have served as a Ship's Corporal, 2nd Class, for 6 months, may be advanced to the 1st Class by order of the Commander-in-Chief. In the case of men transferred to Ship's Police after 21 November 1910, time in Leading rate over 3 years passed for Petty Officers may also be allowed to reckon.
3. Same as for Ship's Corporal, 2nd Class. For (E) (F) (G) see No. 31 - Ship's Corporal, 2nd Class (below).

1. Authority to give Rating.
2. Age. previous service and other qualifications required.
3. Nature of examination.
4. Examining Officers.
5. Lowest Rating to which may he disrated or reduced for punishment, see Art. 776.
6. Remarks.
7. Related Articles.

1. Commodore of the Depot for change of rating. Commander-in-Chief of a Home Port, with concurrence of Deputy Adjutant-General, Royal Marines, in cases of transfer (on probation or finally) from the Royal Marines. (See Note to Remarks (F).)
2. Candidates must not hold a lower rating than that of Leading Seaman, Leading Stoker or Leading Signalman over 3 years, passed for Petty Officer; or Non-commissioned Officer of Royal Marines. Between 25 and 30 ; 3 years service at sea ; very good conduct for 3 years immediately preceding their examination ; height not less than 5 feet 7 inches ; must be thoroughly recommended by their Captains for transfer to the Naval Police.
3. Petty Officers educational test (Appendix X., Part XVII.), except in the case of Royal Marines holding a first or second class Certificate of Education under the Regulations for the Royal Marines.
4. Ordinary, but to A.B. or other equivalent rating if capable of performing the duty.
6. Any suitable men volunteering for the Rating of Ship's Corporal, 1st or 2nd Class, may be examined for it on attaining the requisite age ; and copies of the certificates of successful candidates are to be sent to the Commodore of the man's General Depot immediately they have passed. These men may be given an acting appointment in a vacancy by the Commander-in-Chief of a Foreign Station. In the case of a Marine whose subsequent transfer as a Probationer is approved this acting time is to count in the period of probation required, and he will cease to receive pay, clothing, or allowance in lieu from the date of his acting appointment, in the same way as if he were a probationer. Volunteers from the Royal Marines for the Ship's Police may be appointed on probation for a period not exceeding 2 years, and will receive during this period the pay and allowances of the rating. During probation their discharge from the Royal Marines will be held in abeyance, and they will be noted on the records of the Division as," employed and paid in Naval Ratings." They will, however, cease to receive pay or clothing, or allowances in lieu, as Marines. Pending final transfer to Ship's Corporal, Corporals of Marines are liable to be reduced to the ranks under Art. 1180 for misconduct, but not for incompetence. At the end of the 2 years, or earlier if specially recommended by the Captain of the Ship, men who have given satisfaction and who are desirous of continuing as Ship's Police, will be discharged entirely from the Royal Marines ; they must then execute continuous service engagements for 12 years, or to complete 22 years for pension, which should be ante-dated to date of entry on probation from the Marines, and they will be allowed to reckon the time on probation towards increase of pay and Naval Pension. No Ship's Corporal is to be allowed to re-enter or re-engage without the concurrence of the Commodore of the General Dep�t. See (F*) opposite Master-at-Arms, No. 1. Note.- Probationers not transferred to the Ship's Police will revert to the Marines. Sergeants of the Royal Marines, desirous of joining the Naval Police, will be required to revert to the rank of Corporal before entering upon the period of Probation. Cloth tunics and frocks, less than 16 months in wear, of Marines borne on Probation as Ship's Police will be returned into Store at Divisional Headquarters prior to transfer on probation, and will be available for re-issue in event of reversion to the Marines. In the case of Men who revert to the Marines within the allowed period of 2 years, the time served as Ship's Police on probation will reckon towards their Marine engagements, and for all other purposes; as though it had been served in the Marines. Whenever Marines pass for the rating, the fact should be recorded on their Service Certificates, and noted in the next quarterly return to Headquarters.
7. 391, 814-822, 1484, 1854, 1938.

� Ratings in italics are not to assume military command.

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