Encyclopedia - Comparative Military Ranks: Encyclopedia - Comparative Military Ranks
Comparative military ranks are a means of comparing military rank systems of different nations as a means of categorizing the hierarchy o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comparative Military Ranks Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Comparative Military Ranks Of Korea - Air Forces
Comparative military ranks of Korea - General ranks. Comparative military ranks of Korea - Officer ranks. Comparative military ranks...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comparative Military Ranks Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Comparative Military Ranks Of Korea - Army Forces
Comparative military ranks of Korea - General ranks. Comparative military ranks of Korea - Officer ranks. Comparative military ranks...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chief Petty Officer: Encyclopedia - Chief Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officer is a noncommissioned officer or equivalent in many navies. Chief Petty Officer - Royal Navy. In the Royal Navy, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brigadier: Encyclopedia - Brigadier
Brigadier is a rank in the British Army, Royal Marines, Australian Army, New Zealand Army, and several other armies, ranking above Colone...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Army Officer Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia - British Army Officer Rank Insignia
British Army officer rank insignia - Origins. From medieval times, devices such as pennants and shield patterns through to the full dev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colonel: Encyclopedia - Colonel
Colonel [ˈkɜːrnl] is a military rank of a commissioned officer, with the corresponding ranks existing in nearly every country in the w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Marshal: Encyclopedia - Air Marshal
Air Marshal is the second most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the inactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Force ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Admiral: Encyclopedia - Admiral
Admiral is a word from the Arabic term Amir-al-bahr (commander of the sea). Crusaders learned the term during their encounters with the A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Army Enlisted Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia - British Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
Enlisted ranks is not a term used in the British Army, and is only used in this article's title for the sake of consistency with rank lis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Chief Marshal: Encyclopedia - Air Chief Marshal
Air Chief Marshal is the most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force (RAF) today, after the inactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Vice Marshal: Encyclopedia - Air Vice Marshal
Air Vice Marshal is the third most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the inactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Commodore: Encyclopedia - Air Commodore
Air Commodore is the fourth most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the deactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Forc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wing Commander Rank: Encyclopedia - Wing Commander Rank
Wing Commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above Squa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vice Admiral: Encyclopedia - Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral is a naval rank of three star level, equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. A Vice Admiral is typically senior to a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Commander: Encyclopedia - Commander
Commander is a military rank used in many navies but not generally in armies or air forces. It is below Captain and above Lieutenant-Comm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comparative Military Ranks Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Comparative Military Ranks Of Korea - Naval Forces
Comparative military ranks of Korea - Admiral ranks. United States Navy and Korean Flag officers wear collar insignia identical to the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comparative Military Ranks Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Comparative Military Ranks Of Korea - Warrant Officer
All branches of the South Korean military maintain a single Warrant Officer rank known as Junwi. The rank is denoted by a gold collar pip...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comparative Military Ranks Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Comparative Military Ranks Of Korea - Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps officers, and their South Korean counterparts, hold rank titles and wear insignia identical to the Army servic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant - Duties And Rankings
Originally, this was generally applied to what we today call just plain Lieutenant, who was taking the place of the Captain, who was the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardassian Military Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardassian Military Ranks - Glinn
Glinn is a rank that approximates the Starfleet rank of Commander, but is not precisely the same. Cardassian military structure being org...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardassian Military Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardassian Military Ranks - Legate
Legate is the highest rank in the Cardassian military, and while it resembles the rank of Admiral in some respects, it is more of a posit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardassian Military Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardassian Military Ranks - Gul
Gul is a rank similar to that of Captain. In the hierarchical Cardassian military, Orders similar to fleets are used, and each order (suc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Private Rank: Encyclopedia Ii - Private Rank - Germany
The German rank of private (PV1) is known as Schütze. The rank of Schütze has existed as a military rank since at least the 18th centur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Private Rank: Encyclopedia Ii - Private Rank - Commonwealth
In the British and other Commonwealth armies, many regiments and corps have distinctive (and descriptive) names for this rank. Very few, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant - Rank Insignia
The insignia of a Lieutenant in many navies, including the Royal Navy, consists of two medium gold braid stripes (top stripe with loop) o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ranks And Insignia Of Nato: Encyclopedia Ii - Ranks And Insignia Of Nato - Ranks And Insignia
Ranks and insignia of NATO - Army. Ranks and insignia of NATO Armies Officers Ranks and insignia of NATO Armies Enlisted Ranks and i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Private Rank: Encyclopedia Ii - Private Rank - United States
In the U.S. Army, private refers to the two lowest enlisted ranks, just below Private First Class. The lowest rank (officially known as P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant - Pronunciation
In English the word is pronounced lef-TEN-ant, except in American English in which it is loo-TEN-ant. However, the Royal Navy and other C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Private Rank: Encyclopedia Ii - Private Rank - Canada
In the Canadian Forces there are three levels of Private; Private (Recruit), Private (Basic), and Private (Trained). All persons holding ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South African Military Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - South African Military Ranks - Air Force
The SA Air Force was formed in 1920. It formed part of the army until 1951, when it became a service in its own right. It has retained th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South African Military Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - South African Military Ranks - Army
The SA Army was formed in 1912 as the Union Defence Forces. It was given its present name in 1951. The rank system is derived from that o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South African Military Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - South African Military Ranks - Navy
The SA Navy was originally two separate organisations, namely the South African Division of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (formed in 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Army Officer Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - British Army Officer Rank Insignia - Origins
From medieval times, devices such as pennants and shield patterns through to the full development of heraldry had been used to identify v...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colonel: Encyclopedia Ii - Colonel - Origins
Ancient uses of the word colonel date back to Roman regiments, where a colonel was the officer in charge of a column of soldiers. The ter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military Rank: Encyclopedia Ii - Military Rank - Rank Rate And Classification
Rank, rate, classification and appointment all form what is known in many countries as position, which relates the authority and command ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military Rank: Encyclopedia Ii - Military Rank - Roman Ranks
The use of formalized ranks came into widespread use with the Roman legions after the introduction of reforms by the consul Gaius Marius ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military Rank: Encyclopedia Ii - Military Rank - Modern Ranks
Most modern military services recognize three broad categories of serviceman. These are codified in the Geneva Conventions, which somewha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ensign Rank: Encyclopedia Ii - Ensign Rank - Royal New Zealand Navy
The Royal New Zealand Navy, unlike the Royal Navy—whose uniforms, insignia, and traditions it copies—created the Ensign grade to equa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Specialist: Encyclopedia Ii - Specialist - Military Specialist Rank
Specialist is one section of the fourth enlisted rank in U.S. Army, just above Private First Class and below Sergeant. It shares this pla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Army Officer Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - Army Officer Ranks - Other Officers
Capitaine-commandant Kapitein-commandant Shang Xiao Xue Yuan Hauptmann Standartenführer Colonnello Capitano Aiutante Sangjwa Sangwi Thuo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naval Officer Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - Naval Officer Ranks - Flag Officers
These are the highest ranks. Promotion to a rank above OF-9 is now rare and usually reserved for wartime. Fleet Admiral is an example of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Army Officer Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - Army Officer Ranks - Generals/marshals
These are the highest ranks. Promotion to OF-10 rank is now rare and usually reserved for wartime. Note that there is doubt about rank eq...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naval Officer Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - Naval Officer Ranks - Other Officers
Captain is the common address to commanders of a naval ship, regardless of his actual rank. As a rank, naval captains are in most service...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Raf Officer Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - Raf Officer Rank Insignia - Origins
Lieutenant-General David Henderson originally proposed that Royal Air Force officers use a combination of British Army and Royal Navy ran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bombardier Rank: Encyclopedia Ii - Bombardier Rank - United Kingdom
Bombardier (Bdr) and Lance Bombardier (LBdr or L/Bdr) are British Army ranks used in the Royal Artillery and Royal Horse Artillery instea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rank And Insignia Of The Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Rank And Insignia Of The Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces - Army Ranks
Rank and Insignia of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces - Officer Ranks. Rank and Insignia of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Raf Officer Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - Raf Officer Rank Insignia - Other Air Forces
The following air forces use a similar or identical officer rank structure to the RAF: Royal Australian Air Force Royal New Zealand Air ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Admiral: Encyclopedia Ii - Admiral - Admiral Ranks By Seniority
The following are the various grades of Admiral, listed by seniority. Several science fiction sources also give mention of the additional...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Midshipman: Encyclopedia Ii - Midshipman - Royal Navy
In the Royal Navy, the rank of midshipman is one of the oldest ranks, and is the second lowest rank of officer, above that of Officer Cad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Army Enlisted Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - British Army Enlisted Rank Insignia - Variants
Bombardier/Lance Bombardier are ranks of the Royal Artillery. All corporals in the Foot Guards are automatically appointed Lance Sergeant...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Midshipman: Encyclopedia Ii - Midshipman - United States Navy
In the United States Navy a Midshipman is for all intents and purposes an officer cadet although the rank is still an appointed officer r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ranks Of The People's Liberation Army: Encyclopedia Ii - Ranks Of The People's Liberation Army - Ranks In Other Chinese Military Bodies
The People's Liberation Army Air Force generally has the same names, position and ranks as the People's Liberation Army Land Force, howev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Army Enlisted Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - British Army Enlisted Rank Insignia - Origins
The chevrons worn by many non-commissioned officers are based on heraldic devices and their current use for NCOs originates from the time...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military Ranks And Insignia Of The Japan Self-defense Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - Military Ranks And Insignia Of The Japan Self-defense Forces - Table Of Ranks And Enlisted Insignia
Ranks are listed with the lowest rank at the bottom right corner and advances to the left, wrapping to the right-most side at the next li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colonel: Encyclopedia Ii - Colonel - Eastern European Equivalents
In the 16th century, in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the officer commanding a regiment of Polish cavalry (usually a rotmistrz or c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colonel: Encyclopedia Ii - Colonel - Origins
Ancient uses of the word colonel date back to Roman regiments, where a colonel was the officer in charge of a column of soldiers. The ter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Force Officer Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - Air Force Officer Ranks - Generals/marshals/air Officers
These are the highest ranks. Promotion to a rank above OF-9 is now rare and usually reserved for wartime. General of the Air Force is an ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - General: Encyclopedia Ii - General - General Ranks By Seniority
The following are the commoner modern grades of General, listed by seniority. Not all countries use all these ranks, although the lowest ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Vice Marshal: Encyclopedia Ii - Air Vice Marshal - Other Air Forces
The rank of Air Vice Marshal holds the same position in a number of the Air Forces in the Commonwealth of Nations, including the Indian A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Chief Marshal: Encyclopedia Ii - Air Chief Marshal - Other Air Forces
The rank of Air Chief Marshal holds the same position in a number of the Air Forces in the Commonwealth of Nations, including the Indian ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pilot Officer: Encyclopedia Ii - Pilot Officer - Other Air Forces
The rank of Pilot Officer holds the same position in a number of the Air Forces in the Commonwealth of Nations, including the Indian Air ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Flying Officer: Encyclopedia Ii - Flying Officer - Other Air Forces
The rank of Flying Officer holds the same position in a number of the Air Forces in the Commonwealth of Nations, including the Indian Air...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air Force Officer Ranks: Encyclopedia Ii - Air Force Officer Ranks - Other Officers
Kapitein-commandant Capitaine-commandant Hauptmann ... See also:Air force officer ranks, Air force officer ranks - NATO Rank Codes, Air...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Raf Enlisted Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - Raf Enlisted Rank Insignia - Changes In 1950 - Technicians And Aircrew
In 1950, a new grading system for technicians was introduced. This involved the creation of the following ranks: Master Technician (for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military Unit: Encyclopedia Ii - Military Unit - Hierarchy Of Military Organisation
This article gives an overview of some of the terms used to describe military units in armed forces across the world. Whilst it is recogn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Master Sergeant: Encyclopedia Ii - Master Sergeant - Republic Of Singapore
Master Sergeant (MSG) is the highest non-commissioned officer (known as Specialist in Singapore) rank in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Master Sergeant: Encyclopedia Ii - Master Sergeant - Republic Of Singapore
Master Sergeant (MSG) is the highest non-commissioned officer (known as Specialist in Singapore) rank in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant Commander: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant Commander - Royal Navy Rank Insignia
The insignia worn by a Royal Navy lieutenant-commander is two medium gold braid stripes with one thin gold stripe running in between, pla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Staff Sergeant: Encyclopedia Ii - Staff Sergeant - United States Military
Staff Sergeant (SSG) is the sixth enlisted rank just above Sergeant and below Sergeant First Class, and is a non-commissioned officer. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant Commander: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant Commander - United States Navy Rank Insignia
While the gold oak leaf collar insignia worn by United States Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps majors are also worn by USN lieutenant co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Staff Sergeant: Encyclopedia Ii - Staff Sergeant - British Army
In the British Army, Staff Sergeant (SSgt or S/Sgt) ranks above Sergeant and below Warrant Officer Class 2. The rank is given a NATO code...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Staff Sergeant: Encyclopedia Ii - Staff Sergeant - Republic Of Singapore
A Staff Sergeant (SSG) in the Singapore Armed Forces ranks above 1st Sergeant (1SG) and below Master Sergeant (MSG). It is the second mos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Master Sergeant: Encyclopedia Ii - Master Sergeant - United States
Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force A Master Sergean...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Private First Class: Encyclopedia Ii - Private First Class - Us Military
In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. It is equiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seaman: Encyclopedia Ii - Seaman - Canada
In the Canadian Navy, Seamen comprise the ranks below Petty Officer — namely, Ordinary Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, and Master ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Armed Forces Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Armed Forces Rank Insignia - Historical Ranks
Polish Armed Forces rank insignia - Abolished on July 1 2004. Polish Armed Forces rank insignia - Other. Hetman Rotmistrz Regimentar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Armed Forces Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Armed Forces Rank Insignia - Navy
Polish Armed Forces rank insignia - Officers. Polish Armed Forces rank insignia - Warrant officers. Polish Armed Forces rank insigni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Armed Forces Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Armed Forces Rank Insignia - Land Forces
Polish Armed Forces rank insignia - Officers. 1 not used currently Polish Armed Forces rank insignia - Warrant officers. ... See...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Armed Forces Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Armed Forces Rank Insignia - Air Forces
Polish Armed Forces rank insignia - Officers. Polish Armed Forces rank insignia - Non-commissioned officers and privates. ... See a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Subordinate Officer: Encyclopedia Ii - Subordinate Officer - Canada
In the Canadian Forces, subordinate officers (French: officiers subordonnés) as a group consist of the Army and Air Force ranks of Offic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Subordinate Officer: Encyclopedia Ii - Subordinate Officer - United Kingdom
In the Royal Navy and the Royal Naval Reserve, there are three ranks of subordinate officer, who hold their ranks by Admiralty Board orde...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vice Admiral: Encyclopedia Ii - Vice Admiral - Canada
In the Canadian Navy, the rank of Vice-Admiral (VAdm) (Vice-amiral in French) is equal to a Lieutenant General of the Canadian Army or Ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naval Rating: Encyclopedia Ii - Naval Rating - Royal Navy
A rate in the Royal Navy is a military rank that is not conferred by commission or warrant. It may refer both to the rank and to the sail...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second Lieutenant: Encyclopedia Ii - Second Lieutenant - Germany
In Germany the rank is Leutnant. ... See also:Second Lieutenant, Second Lieutenant - United Kingdom, Second Lieutenant - United States...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Armed Forces Rank Insignia: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Armed Forces Rank Insignia - Origins
Present Polish system of rank insignia is a direct descendant of various systems used in the past in the Polish Army. Some of the grades ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Commander: Encyclopedia Ii - Commander - American Police Rank
The San Francisco police department is one of the few American police departments which use this rank. A Commander in the SFPD is equival...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second Lieutenant: Encyclopedia Ii - Second Lieutenant - United Kingdom And Commonwealth
The rank was introduced throughout the British Army in 1871 to replace the rank of Ensign (Cornet in the cavalry), although it had long b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second Lieutenant: Encyclopedia Ii - Second Lieutenant - United Kingdom
The rank was introduced throughout the British Army in 1871 to replace the rank of Ensign (Cornet in the cavalry), although it had long b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seaman: Encyclopedia Ii - Seaman - United States
Fireman variation Airman variation Seaman insignia Seaman is the third lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy and other navies. For the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second Lieutenant: Encyclopedia Ii - Second Lieutenant - United States Of America
In the United States, Second Lieutenant is typically the entry-level rank for most Commissioned Officers. A Second Lieutenant typically l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naval Rating: Encyclopedia Ii - Naval Rating - United States Navy
In the U.S. Navy enlisted personnel are classified according to rating, which is the naval term for Military Occupational Specialty. It i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ranks And Insignia Of The Schutzstaffel: Encyclopedia Ii - Ranks And Insignia Of The Schutzstaffel - Ss Rank Insignia
Ranks and insignia of the Schutzstaffel - 1934–1945. 1934–1942 1942–1945 1934–1945 1938–1945 1934–1945 1934–1945 1938–1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second Lieutenant: Encyclopedia Ii - Second Lieutenant - United Kingdom
The rank was introduced throughout the British Army in 1871 to replace the rank of Ensign (Cornet in the cavalry), although it had long b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ranks And Insignia Of The Schutzstaffel: Encyclopedia Ii - Ranks And Insignia Of The Schutzstaffel - Waffen-ss Generals
SS Generals of the Waffen-SS were typically addressed by both their SS rank title and a corresponding General's rank associated with the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second Lieutenant: Encyclopedia Ii - Second Lieutenant - United States Of America
In the United States, Second Lieutenant is typically the entry-level rank for most Commissioned Officers. A Second Lieutenant typically l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second Lieutenant: Encyclopedia Ii - Second Lieutenant - United States Of America
In the United States, Second Lieutenant is typically the entry-level rank for most Commissioned Officers. A Second Lieutenant typically l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Commander: Encyclopedia Ii - Commander - Military And Chivalric Orders
The title of Commander is used in the Military Orders, such as the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, for a member senior to a Knight. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ranks And Insignia Of The Schutzstaffel: Encyclopedia Ii - Ranks And Insignia Of The Schutzstaffel - Senior Ss Titles
In addition to the regular ranks of the SS, the SS also used a variety of titles which were commonly interchanged with ranks to denote se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sergeant: Encyclopedia Ii - Sergeant - Military
In most non-naval military organizations, a sergeant is a non-commissioned officer (NCO) ranking above privates and corporals, and below ...   » Read the article