Naval Parachute Wings

[sailorbear]

Hi all, Can anyone tell me the current uniform policy on the wearing of parachute wings in the Royal Navy?

In my time in the RN (1993 -2001) parachute wings were worn on the left cuff by officers and ratings in No 1 dress, (and a commando knife if qualified on the right cuff and /or marksman's badge and ships divers helmet) but in the last few years I have seen a number of both ratings and officers wearing wings on the right shoulder with a commando knife also on the right cuff on No 1 dress and on the shoulder on mess dress?

The only exception I ever saw in my time was a PO MA who had done a tour with the SAS and re-joined the RN after leaving who wore SAS sabre wings on his shoulder and a submariner (who had served with the SPAG) who was wearing printed blue on white parachute wings on the shoulder of the (then) No 8 action working dress.

So what is the current correct dress regulation and when did it change?

regards

Tony