"The Doc" Non-Executive Officers’ specialisations were identified

Non-Executive Officers’ specialisations were identified by different coloured distinction cloth worn between the gold rank lace on their sleeves or undress epaulettes

Not all ships will sail with a doctor

The red stripe is worn on the doctor's rank slides of their uniform to identify this crucial skill set in times of need

but all are grateful when they do

to which we give a nod through this regimental tie

"The Doc" Non-Executive Officers’ specialisations were identified"The Doc" is for just as it sounds doctors who have served in the Navy. Not all ships will sail with a doctor, but all are grateful when they do. The red stripe is worn on the doctor's rank slides of their uniform to identify this crucial skill set in times of need. The tradition of the red stripe has been in practice since 1918.