Ranks of the Force

Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs)

Since 1990, the non commissioned officer' rank insignia has been embroidered on the epaulette slip ons and continue to be based on British army patterns.

Rank	Insignia	Description and Placement
Constable (Cst.)	No Insignia	N/A
Corporal (Cpl.)		Two chevrons pointing down. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket centered between the shoulder and the elbow. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.
Sergeant (Sgt.)		Three chevrons pointing down with a crown on top. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket centered between the shoulder and the elbow. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.
Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt.)		Four chevrons pointing up. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket on the lower forearm. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.
Staff Sergeant Major (S/S/M)		A crown surrounded with laurels of Canadian Maple Leaves (6 on each side). Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket on the lower forearm. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.
Sergeant Major (S/M)		Four chevrons pointing down with a crown on top. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket on the lower forearm. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.
Corps Sergeant Major (C/S/M)		The Canadian Coat of Arms with surrounded with a laurels of leaves at the bottom. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket on the lower forearm. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. **wearing white shirts since 1980s

Commissioned Officers

The three badges of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police that indicate the commissioned ranks are: A crown, a star and a crossed sword and baton. Depending on the dress, the badges are worn on slip‑ons, shoulder boards, or directly on the epaulettes.

Rank	Insignia	Description and Placement
Inspector (Insp.)		A crown. Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.
Superintendent (Supt.)		A crown and a Star of the Order of Bath (known as a Pip). Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.
Chief Superintendent (C/Supt.)		A crown and two Stars of the Order of Bath (known as a Pip). Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.
Assistant Commissioner (A/Commr.)		A crown and three Stars of the Order of Bath (known as a Pip). Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.
Deputy Commissioner (D/Commr.)		A crown, a scimitar sword, and field marshal baton. Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.
Commissioner (Commr.)		A crown, a Star of the Order of Bath (known as a Pip) a scimitar sword, and field marshal baton. Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes.