NATOThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization ); ), also called "the Atlantic Alliance", is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on April 4, 1949...
Rank code |
British ArmyThe British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdoms of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England and Scotland and...
and Royal MarinesThe Royal Marines are the marine corps and amphibious infantry of the United Kingdom and, along with the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, form the Naval Service. They are also the United Kingdom's specialists in amphibious warfare, including the operation of landing craft; mountain warfare;...
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U.S. ArmyThe United States Army is the branch of the United States Military responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military and is one of seven uniformed services...
, USAFThe United States Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the U.S. armed forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on 18 September 1947 under the National Security Act of 1947 - 80 P.L....
and USMCThe United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing force projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
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Royal NavyThe Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of HM Armed Forces . From the beginning of the 18th century until well into the 20th century, it was the most powerful navy in the world, playing a key part in establishing the British Empire as the dominant world power from 1815 until the early...
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U.S. Navy and
U.S. Coast Guard |
RAFThe Royal Air Force is the United Kingdom's air force, the oldest independent air force in the world. Formed on 1 April 1918, the RAF has taken a significant role in British military history ever since, playing a large part in World War II and in more recent conflicts.The RAF operates almost 1,109...
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U.S. code7 |
| OF-102 |
Field MarshalField Marshal is the highest military rank of the United Kingdom, a five-star rank. It ranks immediately above the rank of General and is the British Army equivalent to an Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Royal Air Force....
(Army)
Captain GeneralThe Captain General Royal Marines is the ceremonial head of the Royal Marines. The current incumbent is HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.The uniform and insignia are those of a Field Marshal....
(RM) |
General of the ArmyGeneral of the Army is a five-star general officer and is the second highest possible rank in the United States Army. A special rank of General of the Armies, which ranks above General of the Army, does exist but has only been conferred twice in the history of the Army...
General of the Air Force (no USMC equiv) |
Admiral of the Fleet Admiral of the Fleet is a rank of the British Royal Navy and other navies, which equates to the NATO rank code OF-10.The rank evolved from the ancient sailing days of the Royal Navy. The fleet was divided into three divisions and each designated a colour, that of Red, White, or Blue...
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Fleet Admiral (FADM) (U.S. Navy only) |
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Marshal of the Royal Air Force is the highest rank in the Royal Air Force. In peacetime it was granted to RAF officers in the appointment of Chief of the Defence Staff, and to retired Chiefs of the Air Staff, who were promoted to it on their last day of service. Promotions to the rank have ceased...
(MRAF) |
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| OF-9 |
GeneralGeneral is currently the highest peace-time rank in the British Army and Royal Marines. It is the equivalent of a 4 star rank, and is subordinate to the Army rank of Field Marshal and the Royal Marines rank of Captain General Royal Marines....
(Gen) |
General In the United States Army, United States Air Force, and United States Marine Corps, general is a four-star general officer rank, with the pay grade of O-10. General ranks above lieutenant general and below General of the Army or General of the Air Force; the Marine Corps does not have an...
(GEN/Gen/Gen) |
Admiral Admiral is a senior rank of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, outranked only by the rank Admiral of the Fleet. Royal Navy officers holding the ranks of Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral and Admiral of the Fleet are sometimes considered generically to be Admirals....
(Adm) |
AdmiralIn the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard and the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, admiral is a four-star flag officer rank, with the pay grade of O-10. Admiral ranks above vice admiral and below Fleet Admiral in the Navy; the Coast Guard and the Public Health...
(ADM) |
Air Chief Marshal Air Chief Marshal is a senior air officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
(Air Chf Mshl) |
O-10 |
| OF-8 |
Lieutenant‑General Lieutenant-General is a senior rank in the British Army and the Royal Marines.A Lieutenant-General is superior to a Major-General but subordinate to a full General...
(Lt Gen) |
Lieutenant GeneralIn the United States Army, the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force, lieutenant general is a three-star general officer rank, with the pay grade of O-9. Lieutenant general ranks above major general and below general. Lieutenant general is equivalent to the rank of vice admiral...
(LTG/Lt Gen/LtGen) |
Vice‑Admiral The Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom is a now honorary office generally held by a senior Royal Navy admiral. Despite the title, the Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom is usually a full admiral...
(VAdm) |
Vice Admiral Vice Admiral is a naval rank equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. A Vice Admiral is typically senior to a Rear Admiral and junior to an Admiral. In many navies, Vice Admiral is a three star rank.-Rank Insignia:...
(VADM) |
Air Marshal Air Marshal is a 3 star air officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force. The rank is also used by the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence and it is sometimes used as the English translation of an equivalent rank in countries...
(Air Mshl) |
O-9 |
| OF-7 |
Major‑General Major General or Major-General is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of Sergeant Major General. A Major General is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of Lieutenant General and senior to the ranks of Brigadier and Brigadier General...
(Maj Gen) |
Major General Major General or Major-General is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of Sergeant Major General. A Major General is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of Lieutenant General and senior to the ranks of Brigadier and Brigadier General...
(MG/Maj Gen/MajGen) |
Rear‑AdmiralRear Admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a Commodore and Captain, and below that of a Vice Admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "Admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "Flag officers" and/or "Flag ranks"...
(RAdm) |
Rear AdmiralRear Admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a Commodore and Captain, and below that of a Vice Admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "Admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "Flag officers" and/or "Flag ranks"...
(Upper Half) (RADM) |
Air Vice‑Marshal (AVM) |
O-8 |
| OF-6 |
Brigadier Brigadier is a military rank, the meaning of which has a considerable variation.-Officer rank:In many countries, especially those formerly part of the former British Empire, a Brigadier is either the highest field rank or most junior General appointment, nominally commanding a brigade...
(Brig) |
Brigadier General Brigadier General is the lowest ranking General Officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of Colonel and Major General.The rank can be traced back to the militaries of Europe where a brigadier general, or simply a brigadier, would command a brigade in the field...
(BG/Brig Gen/BGen) |
Commodore (Cdre) |
Rear AdmiralRear Admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a Commodore and Captain, and below that of a Vice Admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "Admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "Flag officers" and/or "Flag ranks"...
(Lower Half) (RDML) |
Air Commodore Air Commodore is an air officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
(Air Cdre) |
O-7 |
| OF-5 |
ColonelColonel is a military rank of a commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every country in the world. It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
(Col) |
ColonelColonel is a military rank of a commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every country in the world. It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
(COL/Col/Col) |
Captain Captain is the name most often given in English-speaking navies to the rank corresponding to command of the largest ships. The NATO rank code is OF-5, equivalent to an army full colonel.The equivalent rank in many navies is Ship-of-the-Line Captain...
(Capt) |
Captain Captain is the name most often given in English-speaking navies to the rank corresponding to command of the largest ships. The NATO rank code is OF-5, equivalent to an army full colonel.The equivalent rank in many navies is Ship-of-the-Line Captain...
(CAPT) |
Group Captain Group Captain is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above Wing Commander and immediately below Air Commodore...
(Gp Capt) |
O-6 |
| OF-4 |
Lieutenant‑Colonel Lieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
(Lt Col) |
Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
(LTC/Lt Col/LtCol) |
CommanderCommander is a military rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service...
(Cdr) |
CommanderCommander is a military rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service...
(CDR) |
Wing Commander Wing Commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above Squadron Leader and immediately below Group Captain...
(Wg Cdr) |
O-5 |
| OF-3 |
Major In many European languages, the term Major is a military rank, implying seniority at one of usually various levels of rank. For example:*"General-Major" or "Major-General", denoting a senior ranking general officer....
(Maj) |
Major In many European languages, the term Major is a military rank, implying seniority at one of usually various levels of rank. For example:*"General-Major" or "Major-General", denoting a senior ranking general officer....
(MAJ/Maj/Maj) |
Lieutenant‑Commander (Lt Cdr) |
Lieutenant CommanderLieutenant Commander is a commissioned officer rank in many navies. The rank is superior to a Lieutenant and subordinate to a Commander...
(LCDR) |
Squadron Leader Squadron Leader is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence. It is also sometimes used as the English translation of an equivalent rank in countries which have a non-English air force-specific rank structure. In these...
(Sqn Ldr) |
O-4 |
| OF-2 |
Captain (Capt) |
Captain (CPT/Capt/Capt) |
Lieutenant Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service, emergency medical services or police officer rank....
(Lt) |
Lieutenant Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service, emergency medical services or police officer rank....
(LT) |
Flight LieutenantFlight Lieutenant is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. It ranks above Flying Officer and immediately below Squadron Leader. The name of the rank is the complete phrase; it is never shortened to "Lieutenant"...
(Flt Lt) |
O-3 |
| OF-1 |
Lieutenant Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service, emergency medical services or police officer rank....
(Lt) |
First LieutenantFirst Lieutenant is a military rank.The rank of Lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations , but the majority of cases it is common for it to be sub-divided into a senior and junior rank...
(1LT/1st Lt/1stLt) |
Sub‑Lieutenant Sub-lieutenant is a military rank. It is normally a junior officer rank.In many navies, a sub-lieutenant is a naval commissioned or subordinate officer, ranking below a lieutenant. In the Royal Navy the rank of sub-lieutenant is equivalent to the rank of lieutenant in the British Army and of...
(SLt) |
Lieutenant, Junior Grade In the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, lieutenant is a junior officer, with the pay grade of O-2. Lieutenant, junior grade ranks above ensign...
(LTJG) |
Flying Officer Flying Officer is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence...
(Fg Off) |
O-2 |
Second LieutenantSecond Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces.In British English the rank is pronounced second /lɛf'tɛnənt/ , while in American English it is pronounced second /lu'tɛnənt/ ....
(2Lt) |
Second LieutenantSecond Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces.In British English the rank is pronounced second /lɛf'tɛnənt/ , while in American English it is pronounced second /lu'tɛnənt/ ....
(2LT/ 2d Lt/ 2ndLt) |
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EnsignEnsign is a junior rank of commissioned officer in the militaries of some countries, normally in the infantry or navy. As the junior officer in an infantry regiment was traditionally the carrier of the ensign flag, the rank itself acquired the name....
(ENS) |
Pilot Officer Pilot Officer is the lowest commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks immediately below Flying Officer...
(Plt Off) |
O-1 |
| OF(D) |
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MidshipmanA midshipman is an officer cadet, or alternatively a commissioned officer of the lowest rank, in the Royal Navy, United States Navy, and many Commonwealth navies.The word derives from the area aboard a ship, amidships, where these officers were berthed...
(Mid) |
— |
Acting Pilot Officer Pilot Officer is the lowest commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks immediately below Flying Officer...
(APO) [Non-Graduate Direct Entrant Officers only] |
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| Student Officer |
Officer CadetOfficer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become commissioned officers. The term Officer Trainee is used interchangeably in some countries...
(OCdt) 4 |
CadetA cadet is a trainee officer in the military, a junior branch of an important family, or simply a person who is a junior trainee.- Etymology :...
/ USMC MidshipmanA midshipman is an officer cadet, or alternatively a commissioned officer of the lowest rank, in the Royal Navy, United States Navy, and many Commonwealth navies.The word derives from the area aboard a ship, amidships, where these officers were berthed...
(MIDN) / Officer Candidate / Officer Trainee (OT) |
CadetOfficer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become commissioned officers. The term Officer Trainee is used interchangeably in some countries...
(Cdt) 5 |
USN MidshipmanA midshipman is an officer cadet, or alternatively a commissioned officer of the lowest rank, in the Royal Navy, United States Navy, and many Commonwealth navies.The word derives from the area aboard a ship, amidships, where these officers were berthed...
(MIDN) / USCG CadetA cadet is a trainee officer in the military, a junior branch of an important family, or simply a person who is a junior trainee.- Etymology :...
or Officer CandidateOfficer Candidate is a rank in some militaries of the world that is an appointed position while a person is in training to become an officer. More often than not, an Officer Candidate is a civilian who has applied to join the military directly as an officer...
(OC) 6 |
Officer CadetOfficer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become commissioned officers. The term Officer Trainee is used interchangeably in some countries...
(OC) [Non-Graduate or Former Enlisted] or Student Officer (SO) [Bachelors Degree Graduate] |
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Not listed are U.S.
. In accordance with
, US Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA Pam) 600-11 and US Army Field Manual (FM) 22-100
, a warrant officer is an officer who can and does command, carry out military justice actions and sits on both selection and promotion boards. A US warrant officer is a single-track specialty officer, initially appointed by the US Secretary of the Army; he/she receives a commission upon promotion to Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2).
The British Armed Forces do not use the term Enlisted Ranks. The equivalent in the Royal Navy is Ratings and in the other services is
(divided into Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers or Airmen).
UK and US ranks are categorised in the NATO rank code system OR-1 to OR-9. Ranks with the same code are equivalent.
NATOThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization ); ), also called "the Atlantic Alliance", is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on April 4, 1949...
Rank code |
US ArmyThe United States Army is the branch of the United States Military responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military and is one of seven uniformed services...
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USAFThe United States Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the U.S. armed forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on 18 September 1947 under the National Security Act of 1947 - 80 P.L....
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USMCThe United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing force projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
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USNThe United States Navy is the sea branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. As of 31 December 2008, the U.S. Navy had about 331,682 personnel on active duty and 124,000 in the Navy Reserve. It operates 283 ships in active service and more than...
and USCGThe United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of seven uniformed services. It is unique among the military branches in that it has a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its mission set...
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British ArmyThe British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdoms of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England and Scotland and...
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Royal MarinesThe Royal Marines are the marine corps and amphibious infantry of the United Kingdom and, along with the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, form the Naval Service. They are also the United Kingdom's specialists in amphibious warfare, including the operation of landing craft; mountain warfare;...
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Royal NavyThe Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of HM Armed Forces . From the beginning of the 18th century until well into the 20th century, it was the most powerful navy in the world, playing a key part in establishing the British Empire as the dominant world power from 1815 until the early...
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RAFThe Royal Air Force is the United Kingdom's air force, the oldest independent air force in the world. Formed on 1 April 1918, the RAF has taken a significant role in British military history ever since, playing a large part in World War II and in more recent conflicts.The RAF operates almost 1,109...
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| OR-9 |
Sergeant Major of the Army The Sergeant Major of the Army is a unique non-commissioned rank in the United States Army. The holder of this rank is the senior enlisted member of the Army, and is appointed to serve as a spokesman to address the issues of enlisted soldiers to the Army's highest positions. As such, they are the...
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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force is a unique non-commissioned rank in the United States Air Force. The holder of this rank and post represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the Air Force, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests,...
(CMSAF) |
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is a unique non-commissioned rank and billet in the United States Marine Corps....
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the NavyThe Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy is a unique non-commissioned rank in the United States Navy, which has a paygrade of E-9. The holder of this rank and post is the most senior enlisted member of the U.S...
(MCPON) or Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast GuardThe Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard is a unique non-commissioned rank in the United States Coast Guard.The holder of this rank and post is the senior enlisted member of the U.S...
(MCPOCG) |
Warrant Officer Class 1A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO1) (most senior appointments) |
Warrant Officer Class 1A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO1) (Regimental Sergeant MajorRegimental Sergeant Major is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 in the British Army, the British Royal Marines and in the armies of many Commonwealth nations, including Australia and New Zealand; and by Chief Warrant Officers in the Canadian Forces...
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Warrant Officer Class 1A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO1) |
Chief of the Air Staff's Warrant Officer (CASWO) |
| Command Sergeant Major (CSM) |
Command Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) |
Sergeant MajorA Sergeant Major is a rank or appointment in many militaries around the world. In Commonwealth countries, Sergeants Major are usually appointments held by senior non-commissioned officers or warrant officers...
(SgtMaj) |
Master Gunnery Sergeant Master Gunnery Sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the United States Marine Corps...
(MGySgt) |
Command Master Chief Petty Officer-United States Navy:A Command Master Chief Petty Officer is the most senior enlisted sailor in a United States Navy unit. Being the primary liaison between commissioned officers and enlisted sailors, they are an important resource for the commanding officer as his or her senior enlisted advisor,...
(CMCPO) |
Warrant Officer Class 1A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO1) (Regimental Sergeant MajorRegimental Sergeant Major is an appointment held by Warrant Officers Class 1 in the British Army, the British Royal Marines and in the armies of many Commonwealth nations, including Australia and New Zealand; and by Chief Warrant Officers in the Canadian Forces...
etc) |
Warrant OfficerA Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(SWO) |
Sergeant MajorA Sergeant Major is a rank or appointment in many militaries around the world. In Commonwealth countries, Sergeants Major are usually appointments held by senior non-commissioned officers or warrant officers...
(SGM) |
Chief Master SergeantCMSgt Chevron Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. The official term of address is Chief Master Sergeant or Chief.Attaining the rank of Chief Master Sergeant is the pinnacle...
(CMSgt) |
Master Chief Petty Officer- Master Chief Petty Officer :U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Cap & Collar deviceU.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer insigniaGood conduct Rating badge ...
(MCPO) |
Warrant Officer Class 1A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO1) (other appointments) |
Warrant Officer Class 1A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO1) (other appointments) |
Warrant OfficerA Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO) / Master AircrewMaster Aircrew is the Warrant Officer rank held by aircrew in the Royal Air Force. It is equivalent to Warrant Officer in other trades, and is effectively the highest non-commissioned Aircrew rank...
(MAcr) |
| OR-8 |
First Sergeant -Singapore:First Sergeant is a Specialist rank in the Singapore Armed Forces. First Sergeants are the most senior of the junior Specialists, ranking above Second Sergeants, and below Staff Sergeants...
(1SG) |
Senior Master Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant is the eighth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Master Sergeant and below Chief Master Sergeant and is a senior non-commissioned officer ....
(SMSgt) |
First Sergeant -Singapore:First Sergeant is a Specialist rank in the Singapore Armed Forces. First Sergeants are the most senior of the junior Specialists, ranking above Second Sergeants, and below Staff Sergeants...
(1st Sgt) |
Master SergeantA master sergeant is the military rank for a senior non-commissioned officer in some armed forces.-United States:Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant insignia ...
(MSgt) |
Senior Chief Petty OfficerU.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer collar deviceU.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer insignia Good conduct variation Senior Chief Petty Officer insignia...
(SCPO) |
Warrant Officer Class 2A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO2) (Company Sergeant MajorA Company Sergeant Major is the senior non-commissioned soldier of a company in the armies of many Commonwealth countries, responsible for standards and discipline. In combat, his prime responsibility is the supply of ammunition to the company...
etc) |
Warrant Officer Class 2A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO2) (Company Sergeant MajorA Company Sergeant Major is the senior non-commissioned soldier of a company in the armies of many Commonwealth countries, responsible for standards and discipline. In combat, his prime responsibility is the supply of ammunition to the company...
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Warrant Officer Class 2A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO2) |
No OR-8 equivalent |
Master SergeantA master sergeant is the military rank for a senior non-commissioned officer in some armed forces.-United States:Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant insignia ...
(MSG) |
Warrant Officer Class 2A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO2) (other appointments) |
Warrant Officer Class 2A Warrant Officer is a member of a military organization holding one of a specific group of ranks.The rank was first used in the English Royal Navy and is today used in many other countries, essentially the Commonwealth and USA...
(WO2) (other appointments) |
| OR-7 |
Sergeant First ClassSergeant First Class insigniaSergeant First Class is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, above staff sergeant and below master sergeant and first sergeant, and is the first senior non-commissioned officer rank....
(SFC)/Platoon SergeantIn most armies, a platoon sergeant is the title and position given to the senior enlisted member of a platoon, who advises and supports the platoon's commanding officer in leading the unit.-Singapore:...
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Master SergeantA master sergeant is the military rank for a senior non-commissioned officer in some armed forces.-United States:Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant insignia ...
(MSgt) |
Gunnery Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant is the seventh enlisted rank in the United States Marine Corps, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant and First Sergeant, and is a staff non-commissioned officer . It has a pay grade of E-7....
(GySgt) |
Chief Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer is a Non-commissioned officer or equivalent in many naval services and coast guards.-Canada:Chief Petty Officer refers to two ranks in the Canadian Navy...
(CPO) |
Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant is a rank of non-commissioned officer used in several countries.The origin of the name is that they were part of the staff of a British army regiment and paid at that level rather than as a member of a battalion or company.-Australia:...
(SSgt) / Colour SergeantColour Sergeant is a non-commissioned rank in the Royal Marines and infantry regiments of the British Army, ranking above Sergeant and below Warrant Officer Class 2....
(CSgt) / Staff CorporalStaff Corporal is the equivalent rank to Staff Sergeant in the Household Cavalry, ranking between Corporal of Horse and Warrant Officer Class 2. He may hold an appointment such as Squadron Quartermaster Corporal. A Staff Corporal wears four point-up rank chevrons on his cuff, surmounted by a crown...
(SCpl) |
Colour SergeantColour Sergeant is a non-commissioned rank in the Royal Marines and infantry regiments of the British Army, ranking above Sergeant and below Warrant Officer Class 2....
(CSgt) |
Chief Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer is a Non-commissioned officer or equivalent in many naval services and coast guards.-Canada:Chief Petty Officer refers to two ranks in the Canadian Navy...
(CPO) |
Flight Sergeant Flight Sergeant is a senior non-commissioned rank in the British Royal Air Force and several other air forces which have adopted all or part of the RAF rank structure...
(FS) |
| Chief Technician Chief Technician is a non-commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force which is only held by airmen in technical trades and by musicians. It is between Sergeant and Flight Sergeant and, like the latter has a NATO code of OR-7. Airmen in non-technical trades progress directly from sergeant to flight...
(Chf Tech or CT) |
| OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant is a rank of non-commissioned officer used in several countries.The origin of the name is that they were part of the staff of a British army regiment and paid at that level rather than as a member of a battalion or company.-Australia:...
(SSG) |
Technical SergeantTechnical Sergeant is the name of one current and two past United States military enlisted rank.-United States Air Force:Technical Sergeant, or Tech Sergeant, is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant. A technical sergeant is a...
(TSgt) |
Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant is a rank of non-commissioned officer used in several countries.The origin of the name is that they were part of the staff of a British army regiment and paid at that level rather than as a member of a battalion or company.-Australia:...
(SSgt) |
Petty Officer 1st ClassGood conduct variation, 12 years or more of good conductPetty Officer First Class insignia & U.S. Coast GuardPetty Officer First Class is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S...
(PO1) |
SergeantSergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
(Sgt) / Corporal of HorseCorporal of Horse is a rank in the British Army's Household Cavalry corresponding to Sergeant in other regiments. Formerly, no cavalry regiments had sergeants, but the Household Cavalry are the only ones to keep this tradition alive. It is said to stem from the origin of the word sergeant, which...
(CoH) |
SergeantSergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
(Sgt) |
Petty OfficerA Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies.-History:At the height of the Age of Sail there was a group of inferior officers between the sea officers, both commissioned and warrant, and the sailors commonly known as petty officers...
(PO) |
SergeantSergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
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| SergeantSergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
(SGT) |
Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant is a rank of non-commissioned officer used in several countries.The origin of the name is that they were part of the staff of a British army regiment and paid at that level rather than as a member of a battalion or company.-Australia:...
(SSgt) |
SergeantSergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
(Sgt) |
Petty Officer 2nd ClassGood conduct variation, Petty Officer Second Class insignia & U.S. Coast GuardPetty Officer Second Class is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S...
(PO2) |
Corporal Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4. The word is probably derived from a medieval Italian phrase capo corporale, meaning "head of a body "...
(Cpl) / BombardierBombardier is a rank used in artillery units in the armies of Commonwealth countries instead of Corporal. Lance-Bombardier is used instead of Lance-Corporal....
(Bdr) / Lance-Sergeant (LSgt) / Lance-Corporal of Horse (LCoH) |
Corporal Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4. The word is probably derived from a medieval Italian phrase capo corporale, meaning "head of a body "...
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Leading RatingLeading Rating is the most senior of the junior rates in the Royal Navy. It is equal in status to Corporal, although for a long time was officially junior to that rank. The rate was introduced under the authority of Admiralty Circular No...
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Corporal Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4. The word is probably derived from a medieval Italian phrase capo corporale, meaning "head of a body "...
(Cpl) |
| OR-4 (First NCO Rank) |
Corporal Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4. The word is probably derived from a medieval Italian phrase capo corporale, meaning "head of a body "...
(CPL)/SpecialistSpecialist is one of the four junior enlisted ranks in the U.S. Army, just above Private First Class and equivalent in pay grade to Corporal...
(SPC) |
Senior Airman Senior Airman is the fourth enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Airman First Class and below Staff Sergeant. It has a pay grade of E-4....
(SrA) |
Corporal Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and also by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4. The word is probably derived from a medieval Italian phrase capo corporale, meaning "head of a body "...
(Cpl) |
Petty Officer 3rd ClassU.S. Navy Good conduct variationU.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class insigniaPetty Officer Third Class is the fourth enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Seaman and below Petty Officer Second Class, and is the lowest rank of non-commissioned...
(PO3) |
Lance-CorporalLance Corporal is a military rank, used by many armed forces worldwide, and also by some police forces and other uniformed organizations. It is below the rank of Corporal, and is typically the lowest Non-commissioned officer, usually equivalent to the NATO Rank Grade OR-3.- Etymology :The presumed...
(LCpl) / Lance-Bombardier (LBdr) |
Lance-CorporalLance Corporal is a military rank, used by many armed forces worldwide, and also by some police forces and other uniformed organizations. It is below the rank of Corporal, and is typically the lowest Non-commissioned officer, usually equivalent to the NATO Rank Grade OR-3.- Etymology :The presumed...
(LCpl) |
No OR-4 equivalent |
No OR-4 equivalent |
| OR-3 |
Private First ClassIn many armed forces in the world, Private First Class is a rank held by junior enlisted persons.- United States :In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist in the Army, and is equivalent to NATO Grade OR-3. In the U.S...
(PFC) |
Airman First Class Airman 1st Class is the third enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just above Airman and below Senior Airman. The rank of Airman First Class is considered a junior enlisted rank, with the noncommissioned officers and senior noncommissioned officers above it.Promotion to A1C occurs upon...
(A1C) |
Lance CorporalLance Corporal is a military rank, used by many armed forces worldwide, and also by some police forces and other uniformed organizations. It is below the rank of Corporal, and is typically the lowest Non-commissioned officer, usually equivalent to the NATO Rank Grade OR-3.- Etymology :The presumed...
(LCpl) |
SeamanSeaman is one of the lowest ranks in a Navy. In the Commonwealth it is the lowest rank in the Navy, followed by Able Seaman and Leading Seaman, and followed by the Petty Officer ranks....
(SN) |
No OR-3 equivalent |
No OR-3 equivalent |
No OR-3 equivalent |
Junior Technician Junior Technician is a rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking between Senior Aircraftman and Corporal, with a NATO rank code of OR-2. As of 2005, no more airmen are being promoted to this rank....
(Jnr Tech or JT) Replaced by Senior Aircraftman Technician (SAC Tech) |
| Senior Aircraft (wo)man Senior Aircraftman , or Senior Aircraftwoman , is a rank in the Royal Air Force, ranking between Leading Aircraftman and Junior Technician and having a NATO rank code of OR-2. The rank, which is non-supervisory, was introduced on 1 January 1951...
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| OR-2 |
PrivateA Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank . The term dates from the Middle Ages, where privates were known as "private soldiers" who were either hired, conscripted, or feudalized into service by a nobleman forming an army...
(PV2) |
AirmanAirman is a term used to refer to any enlisted personnel in the United States Air Force or Other Ranks in the Royal Air Force . It is also a specific rank in the United States Air Force. More informally, it can refer to any member of an air force or to any pilot or aviator, military or civilian...
(Amn) |
Private First ClassIn many armed forces in the world, Private First Class is a rank held by junior enlisted persons.- United States :In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist in the Army, and is equivalent to NATO Grade OR-3. In the U.S...
(PFC) |
Seaman ApprenticeConstructionman variationFireman variationAirman variationSeaman insigniaSeaman Apprentice is the second lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just above Seaman Recruit and below Seaman; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Second Class.The actual title...
(SA) |
PrivateA Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank . The term dates from the Middle Ages, where privates were known as "private soldiers" who were either hired, conscripted, or feudalized into service by a nobleman forming an army...
(Pte) etc (Classes 1 to 3) etc |
| Able Seaman -Royal Navy:In the British Royal Navy in the middle of the 18th century, the term Able Seaman referred to a seaman with at least two years' experience at sea...
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Leading Aircraft (wo)man Leading Aircraftman Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Leading Aircraftman (LAC) (or Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) is a rank in some air forces, between Aircraftman and Senior Aircraftman and having a NATO rank code of OR-2. The rank badge is a horizontal two-bladed propeller....
(LAC) |
| OR-1 |
PrivateA Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank . The term dates from the Middle Ages, where privates were known as "private soldiers" who were either hired, conscripted, or feudalized into service by a nobleman forming an army...
(PV1) |
Airman Basic Airman Basic is the lowest enlisted rank in the United States Air Force , immediately below Airman. The pay grade for Airman Basic is E-1.As opposed to all other USAF enlisted and officer ranks, Airman Basic has no rank insignia affiliated...
(AB) |
PrivateA Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank . The term dates from the Middle Ages, where privates were known as "private soldiers" who were either hired, conscripted, or feudalized into service by a nobleman forming an army...
(Pvt) |
Seaman RecruitSeaman Recruit is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, just below Seaman Apprentice; this rank was formerly known as Seaman Third Class...
(SR) |
PrivateA Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank . The term dates from the Middle Ages, where privates were known as "private soldiers" who were either hired, conscripted, or feudalized into service by a nobleman forming an army...
(Pte) etc (Class 4) / Junior |
| New Entry In the Royal Navy in the middle of the 18th century, the term Ordinary Seaman was used to refer to a seaman with between one and two years' experience at sea, who showed enough seamanship to be so rated by their captain...
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Aircraft (wo)man Aircraftman , or Aircraftwoman , is the lowest rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of several other Commonwealth countries....
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