Editing Sub-lieutenant (section)

=== Modern practice ===
In the modern Royal Navy, all [[officer cadets]] now commission as [[midshipman|midshipmen]], regardless of whether they are a graduate or a school leaver. They are subsequently promoted to sub-lieutenant one year after entering [[Britannia Royal Naval College]]. Upper yardsmen commission as sub-lieutenants assuming their seniority date is greater than 12 months.

In the Royal Canadian Navy, all undergoing basic officer training join as [[naval cadet]]s, but upon graduation, those who joined with a bachelor's degree receive an immediate promotion to acting sub-lieutenant, while those who do not retain their rank as naval cadet until such time as they finish more career-related training.