
The Royal Westarctican Navy
Chalybs in Spiritu, Glacies in Vena"
(Steel in spirit, ice in the veins.)
Mission Statement
The Royal Westarctican Navy is dedicated to the protection and stewardship of Westarctica’s waters and natural environment. Our mission is twofold: to safeguard Westarctican maritime domains and to actively support the Westarctica Conservation Mission through advocacy and fundraising efforts.
In pursuit of excellence, the Navy is provisionally training toward full certification as a Search and Rescue and Relief Unitintegrating capabilities in open-water rescue, mountain rescue, and flood relief operations.
Beyond our operational duties, we are committed to environmental preservation through initiatives such as beach clean-ups and conservation advocacy, ensuring the continued protection of Westarctica’s unique ecosystems for future generations.
Scotland Detachment (HQ)
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Royal Westarctican Navy (Scotland Detachment) is to safeguard the Firth of Forth and its island chain through harbour patrols, maritime surveillance, and search and rescue operations for civilians stranded by tidal conditions. The unit provides trained rescue swimmer capabilities for coastal and beach-based incidents, promotes water safety, supports environmental protection through coastal clean-up initiatives, maintains a ceremonial presence, and assists the RNLI and Coastguard in daily rescue operations.The Scotland Detachment also leads Operation Shorebox, overseeing the development, deployment, and maintenance of essential survival equipment designed to enhance the safety and survival prospects of individuals stranded across the Firth island chains
England (Konter) RWMA
Mission Statement:
To educate, train, and develop cadets into principled leaders capable of operating in austere, extreme, and internationally sensitive environments. The Academy exists to translate Westarctica’s values into disciplined action, preparing officers and enlisted leaders who combine operational competence with environmental responsibility.
We focus on leadership under pressure, decision-making in isolation, and the ethical application of authority in defence of Westarctica’s sovereignty, citizens, and fragile Antarctic environment. Our graduates are expected to serve as steady, credible representatives of the nation professionally, morally, and strategically across military, scientific, and civil-support roles.

His Royal Highness Grand Duke Travis
Vice Admiral of the Fleet of the Royal Westarctican Navy

Captain Christopher M. Watson KtS
Chief of Naval Operations

Commander Robert "BOB" Mcintosh
Royal Westarctican Navy Execute officer/Search and rescue team leader

Commander Samuel Cummings
Communications officer, Flag Officer (USA)

Lieutenant Commander Dougie Cockinn
Chief of Naval Reserves

Lieutenant commander Jim Stoshak KtO KtS CW ODH PC
Royal Westarctican Navy Ambassador
Auxiliary Medical Officer

Sub Lieutenant Christopher Threlfall
Operations Officer

Chaplin Yannick Beuvelet
Royal Westarctican Naval Chaplin service

Sub Lieutenant Faith Jackson Docherty
Chief Environmental Officer

Sub Lieutenant Hann Dougie
Government Liaison Officer/Auxiliary Nursing Officer

Sub Lieutenant Kasia Rozmarynowska
Royal Westarctican Navy (Reserve)
Mindfullness & Wellness Officer

Leading Deck Hand Karol Rozmarynowski
Royal Westarctican Navy (Reserve)
Drone Pilot
Badges and Ribbons
Badges and Ribbons Of the Royal Westarctican Navy

Royal Westarctican Navy Rescue Swimmer Badge
Awarded to all members of the Royal Westarctican Navy who have successfully qualified as rescue swimmers, recognizing their skill, bravery, and readiness to perform lifesaving operations in maritime environments.

Royal Westarctican Navy Surface Warfare Badge
Awarded to all commissioned officers of the Royal Westarctican Navy, signifying their qualification and service in surface naval operations and their commitment to excellence in maritime leadership.

Royal Westarctican Navy Special Operations Diver Badge
Awarded to members of the Royal Westarctican Navy who successfully complete the three tasks set by the DIvE Commander: qualification as a military diver, completion of the Diver’s Endurance Tab, and successful completion of Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training with the unit. This badge represents exceptional skill, endurance, and operational readiness within the Navy’s elite diving community

The Royal Westarctican Designation Patch
The Royal Westarctican Designation Patch (worn on left arm)

Royal Westarctican Military Academy Graduation Ribbon (Navy)
Ribbon awarded to all ranks who graduate the Royal Westarctican Military Academy

Westarctica Knowledge Ribbon
Awarded to all members who complete individual research on topics regarding Westarctica

Prior Service Ribbon
Awarded to all members of the Royal Westarctican Navy who have rendered honorable service in another branch or organization prior to joining. This ribbon may be adorned with devices denoting the nature or extent of the individual’s previous service

Royal Westarctican Navy Search and Rescue Ribbon
Awarded to members of the Royal Westarctican Navy who have served as part of a Search and Rescue (SAR) team, or who are actively contributing to the establishment and development of the Navy’s SAR capabilities. This ribbon may be adorned with stars to denote the number of missions or dispatches participated in.and V for Valour

Royal Westarctican Navy Water Rescue Ribbon
Awarded to members of the Royal Westarctican Navy who have prior experience in open-water rescue operations or who are actively contributing to the development of the Navy’s open-water Search and Rescue (SAR) program. This ribbon may be adorned with stars to signify the number of dispatches or rescue missions conducted.

Royal Westarctican Navy fundraising ribbon
Awarded to members of the Royal Westarctican Navy who serve on the fundraising team or who actively raise funds in support of the Westarctican mission.

.Royal Westarctican Navy Beach Clean-Up Ribbon
Awarded to members of the Royal Westarctican Navy who participate in organized beach clean-up activities, demonstrating commitment to environmental stewardship and the preservation of Westarctica’s coastal regions.

Royal Westarctican Navy Sports Ribbon
Awarded to any member of the Royal Westarctican Navy who participates in sports events representing Westarctica, promoting teamwork, fitness, and the spirit of friendly competition.

Joint Meritorious Unit Award
The Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) is a Westarctican decoration for military units recognizing joint activities for exceptionally meritorious achievement or service superior to normal expectations

Long Service and Good Conduct Ribbon
For 5 years of service and good conduct

Marksman Ribbon
A Marksmanship Ribbon with an 'E' device (Expert) signifies the highest level of qualification in rifle or pistol shooting within the Westarctican Navy

Naval Commendation Ribbon
A commendation ribbon is a colorful fabric strip worn on military uniforms to signify awards for heroism, meritorious achievement, or outstanding service

Arctic Service Ribbon
for service in the Arctic

Antarctic/Westarctica Service Ribbon
for service in Westarctica or Antarctica ribbon is fitted with Antarctica device

Chaplin Service Ribbon
For Members of the Royal Westarctican Navy Chaplin Service

Officer/Sailor Of the year award
ribbon for the voted on Officer/Sailor of the year Award

Westarctican Navy Wild Fire Ribbon
for the newly qualified members of the Wildfire unit (2027)

Artic Device
To Be added to the Artic Ribbon

Antarctic Device
.To be Added to the Antartic/Westarctica service riboon

Hurricane/Storm Device
.Ribbon Attachments: Hurricane Device for attending a hurrican like response with the Royal Westarcticsn Navy SAR Team

Maritime Service Medal Commemorative
A commemorative maritime medal recognizes service at sea for military, merchant navy, maritime emergency personnel Naval Charities. Member of the Royal Westarctican Navy can wear the ribbon on their No1 Uniform and the Medal after 1 year service

Emergency Service Medal
These medals are intended for humanitarian and search and rescue volunteers, such as members of the Royal Westartican Navy Search and Rescue Team. Exclusive to Fisher Patton, they may be worn by serving and former members of the relevant services worldwide, as well as eligible family members. Eligibility includes trainee, part-time, full-time, and retired personnel who have participated in search and rescue callouts and completed a minimum of two years’ service.

The Royal Westartican Search & Rescue Team Patch
coming in 2026
For the members of the Royal Westarctican Navy Search & Rescue Team

Admiral of the Fleet (four-star admiral) is the highest rank attainable by officers, with only one individual permitted to serve in this position at any given time

Midshipman & Enlisted ranks
The Midshipman & Enlisted ranks of the Royal westarctican Navy

Midshipman
The rank is for student officers that are new to the navy or promoting from Enlisted to Officer

Senior Chief Petty Officer
The Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) serves as experienced non-commissioned officers and leaders, addressed as "Senior Chief" or "Senior". This rank signifies significant leadership, requiring top performance evaluations and peer review for advancement, bridging junior enlisted and officer roles.

Chief Petty Officer
A Chief Petty Officer (CPO) is a senior enlisted leader in the Navy, ranking above Petty Officers and below Warrant Officers, serving as a technical expert, mentor, and supervisor

Petty Officer
A Petty Officer (PO) is a respected senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) in many navies, bridging enlisted ranks and officers, serving as a technical expert

Master Chief of the Royal Westarctican Navy
MCN
The highest enlisted rank, held by only one individual at any given time

Leading Deck Hand
LDH
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