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Agreed English texts STANAG 2116
(Edition 5) NATO standardization agreement (STANAG) NATO codes for grades of military personn

Annexes: A. NATO Codes for Officer Personnel Army B. NATO Codes for Non-Officer Personnel Army Related documents: STANAG 1059 INT - Distinguishing Letters for Geographic Entities for use in NATO Aim 1. The aim of this agreement is to standardize, for the use of the NATO Forces, the NATO codes Agreement 2. Participating nations agree that the NATO codes for grades of military personnel, as detailed preparing personnel tables, requisitions, reports and returns destined for NATO nations, organiz 3. Nothing in this agreement is to prejudice existing national grades designations or procedures 4. The NATO codes assigned for each grade shall be based on the agreed corresponding Army g equivalent for Naval and Air Forces shall be in accordance with national regulations. These natio to 14 to Annexes A and B. General 5. Officer and other rank posts will be identified by a NATO code within the following grades: a. Officers OF 1 - 10 b. Other ranks OR 1 - 9 c. Warrant officers WO1 - 4 6. For NATO purposes, OR-5 to OR-9 inclusive are considered Non-Commissioned Officers. Application 7. The code is to be used in preparing: a. Establishment tables. b. Personnel statistics. c. Strength returns. d. Personnel requisitions. e. Other reports dealing with personnel, to include Automated Data Handling (ADH) reporting p 8. Personnel requisitions to fill NATO posts shall indicate the NATO code herein specified in conj Nations will normally be expected to fill allocated posts by personnel holding the grade indicated document. Personnel holding a rank different from that stated in the manning document are exp irrespective of their national rank. 9. Precedence when performing duties within NATO organizational and functional elements (Sta shall be in accordance with the approved manning document for that element. 10. When a manning document includes personnel of different nations and/or different services, distinguishing letters (as per STANAG 1059) and one of the following abbreviations for the servi for Air Force and (SI) for Service Immaterial. Example: Belgian Army Colonel = BE(A) OF-5 Procedure for amendments 11. A nation desiring to propose an amendment shall forward its proposal to the Army Board. Implementation of the agreement 12. This STANAG will be considered implemented when the necessary orders/instructions to app Agreement have been issued to the forces concerned.

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Officer personnel - army
Notes BE - (1) In the Medical Service, the grades of medical, pharmacist, dental and veterinarian offic However, the rank is preceded by the specification: Médecin/Geneesheer Pharmacien/Apotheker Dentiste/Tandarts Vétérinaire/Dierenarts (2) The Capitaine-Commandant is subordinate to a Major. (3) The "Adjudant candidat Officer (Junior Candidate) is to be considered as a junior officer OFCA - (4) The Army of Canada is referred to as the "Land Element" of the Canadian Forces. FR - (5) This is not a rank but a title, which corresponds moreover to a high position in the Stat (6) - In the Infantry, Engineers and Signals: "Chef de bataillon". - In the Armoured Corps/Cavalry: "Chef d'escadrons". - In the Gendarmerie, Artillery and Train (Transport): "Chef d'escadron". However, an officer of this rank is spoken to as "Mon Commandant" in all branches of the Army GE - (7) Equivalent ranks exist for medical personnel (Doctors): OF-8 "Generaloberstabsarzt" OF-7 "Generalstabsarzt" (8) Equivalent rank exists for medical personnel (Doctors, Pharmacists): OF-6 "Generalarzt, Generalapotheker" (9) Equivalent ranks exist for medical personnel (Doctors, Chemists, and Veterinaries): OF-5 "Oberstarzt, Oberstapotheker, Oberstveterinär" OF-4 "Oberfeldarzt, Oberfeldapotheker, Oberfeldveterinär OF-3 "Oberstabsarzt Oberstabsapotheker, Oberstabs- veterinär" OF-2 "Stabsarzt, Stabsapotheker, Stabsveterinär" GR - (10) The equivalent ranks for legal corps, religious corps and army nurse corps are as follo Nato legal corps religious corps army nurse Code Code OF-8 Anatheoritis A - Of-7 Anatheoritis B - Of-6 Anatheoritis C - Of-5 Dikastikos Symboulos A Prothiereys A Of-4 Dikastikos Symboulos B Prothiereys B Diefthnouss A Of-3 Dikastikos Symboulos C Prothiereys C Geniki Proistameni Of-2 Boithos Dikastikos Symboulos A Iereys A Proistameni Of-1 Boithos Dikastikos Symboulos B Iereys B Antiproistameni Of-1 Boithos Dikastikos Symboulos C Iereys C Epivlepoussa IT - (11) Rank applicable only in wartime. (12) High military appointment which carries the "four star" rank mark. (13) Appointment given in peacetime to Lt.Generals assigned, in case of war, to the command o NL - (14) Called "RITMEESTER" in the Armoured Cavalry. (15) Vaandrig ("Kornet" in the Armoured Cavalry, Artillery and Royal Military Police) is an office entitled to the same prerogatives as officers. NO - (16) The corresponding rank in the Cavalry is: Rittmester PO - (17) A General who holds, or has held, the appointment of Chief of General Staff for the Ar the Armed Forces, President of the Supreme Military Court, Chief of the General Staff for the Ar (18) Equivalent to Divisional Commander. UK - (19) Royal Marines ranks are similar to those in the Army, but not in all respects equivalen only Colonel but also Lieutenant Colonel. Consequently, when serving with the Royal Navy, the upgraded in comparison to those of the Army: Major, RM : equivalent to OF-4 Captain, RM : equivalent to OF-3

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Lieutenant, RM : equivalent to OF-2 (20) Rank applicable in wartime only. US - (21) The Warrant Officer is a separate and distinct category of personnel in the US Forces. a Second Lieutenant but above those of enlisted personnel. Consequently, Warrant Officer grade "OF" grade codes. Warrant Officer grades are as follows for all US Services: W5 "Chief Warrant Officer" W4 "Chief Warrant Officer" W3 "Chief Warrant Officer" W2 "Chief Warrant Officer" W1 "Warrant Officer"

Nation : BE
National Reference: Loi du 1er mars 1958 relative au statut des officiers de carrière des forces t médical, ainsi que des officiers de réserve de toutes les forces armées et du service médical (ar
NATO Code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 Army * * Lieutenant-général Luitenant-generaal Général-major Generaal-majoor Général de brigade Brigade-generaal Colonel Kolonel Lieutenant-Colonel Luitenant-kolonel Major/Majoor Capitaine-Commandant (2) Kapitein-Commandant (2) Capitaine Kapitein Lieutenant Luitenant Sous-Lieutenant Onderluitenant Navy (1) * * Vice-amiral Vice-admiraal Amiral de division Divisie-admiraal Commodore Capitaine de vaisseau Kapitein-ter-zee Capitaine de frégate (4) Fregatkapitein (4) Capitaine de corvette (4) Korvetkapitein (4) Lieutenant de vaisseau de 1 ère classe (3) Luitenant-ter-zee eerste klasse (3) Lieutenant de vasisseau Luitenant-ter-zee Enseigne de vaisseau Vaandrig-ter-zee Enseigne de vasisseau de 2 ème classe Vaandrig-ter-zee tweede klasse

OF-2 OF-1

Notes * No equivalent (1) In the Medical Service the grades of medical, chemist, dental and veterinarian officers are th rank is preceded by the specification: Médecin/Geneesheer Pharmacien/Apotheker Dentiste/Tandarts Vétérinaire/Dierenarts (2) The Capitaine-Commandant is subordinate to a Major. (3) The Lieutenant de Vaisseau 1ère classe is subordinate to a Capitaine de Corvette. (4) Officers of the Belgian Navy serving on board and in international naval posts, in relation to PERSONNEL" will rank as follows:
NATO Code OF-4 OF-3 Rank Capitaine de Frégate Capitaine de Corvette Lieutenant de vaisseau 1 ère classe Correct En Command Command Lieutenan

Nation : CA

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National Reference: National Defence Act, Section 21
NATO Code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 Army * General Général Lieutenant-General Lieutenant-Général Major-General Major-Général Brigadier-General Brigadier-général Colonel Lieutenant-Colonel Lieutenant-Colonel Major Captain Capitaine Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Sous-Lieutenant Navy (1) * Admiral Amiral Vice-admiral Vice-amiral Rear-Admiral Contre-amiral Commodore Captain/Capitaine Commander Lieutenant-Commander Lieutenant-Commander Lieutenant Sub-Lieutenant Sous-Lieutenant Acting Sub-Lieutenant Sous-lieutenant intérimaire

Notes * No equivalent (1) The Navy of Canada is referred to as the "Sea Element" of the Canadian Forces. The ranks s not for record purposes.

Nation : DA
National Reference: Law/Loi n° 325 of 28.4.1994
NATO Code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 Army * General Generalløjtnant Generalmajor Brigadegeneral Oberst Oberstløjtnant Major Kaptajn Premierløjtnant Løjtnant Navy * Admiral Viceadmiral Kontreadmiral Flottilleadmiral Kommandør Kommandørkaptajn (1) Orlogskaptajn (1) Kaptajnløjtnant (1) Premierløjtnant (1) Løjtnant

Notes * No equivalent (1) The correct translations for official use into English of the Danish ranks in question are: OF-4 Kommandørkaptajn Commander, Senior Grade OF-3 Orlogskaptajn Commander OF-2 Kaptajnløjtnant Lieutenant Commander OF-1 Premierløjtnant Lieutenant LØjtnant Lieutenant, Junior Grade Note: This translation is based on a comparison between Danish and a foreign naval officer as fa responsibility and badge of rank is concerned.

Nation: FR
National Reference: Loi 75100 du 30 octobre 1975 modifiée

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NATO Code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1

Army Maréchal de France Général d'Armée Général de Corps d'Armée Général de Division Général de brigade Colonel Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant Capitaine Lieutenant Sous-Lieutenant

Navy Amiral de France (1) Amiral Vice-amiral d'Escadre (2) Vice-Amiral Contrra Amiral (2) Capitaine de Vaisseau (2) Capitaine de Frégate Capitaine de Corvette Lieutenant de vasisseau Enseigne de vaisseau de 1 ère calsse Enseigne de vasisseau de 2 ème classe

Notes (1) This is not a rank but a title, which corresponds moreover to a high position in the state ("D (2) In accordance with Decree 75548 dated 30 June 1975, the NATO codes for French NAVAL of OF-9 Amiral OF-8 Vice-Amiral d'Escadre Vice-Amiral OF-7 Contre-Amiral OF-6 Capitaine de Vaisseau Chef de Division

Nation : GE
National Reference: Anordnung des Bundespräsidenten über die Dienstgrad- bezeichnungen und
NATO Code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 Army * General Generalleutnant Generalmajor Brigadegeneral Oberst Oberstleutnant Major Stabshauptmann Hauptmann Oberleutnant Leutnant Navy * Admiral Vizeadmiral (1) Konteradmiral (1) Flottillenadmiral (1) (5) Kapitän zur See (2) Fregattenkapitän (2) Korvettenkapitän (2) (5) Stabskapitänleutnant Kapitänleutnant (2) Oberleutnant zur See Leutnant zur See

Notes * No equivalent (1) Equivalent rank exists for medical personnel OF-8 Admiraloberstabsarzt OF-7 Admiralstabsarzt OF-6 Admiralarzt (2) Equivalent rank exists for medical personnel OF-5 Flottenarzt, Flotteapotheker OF-4 Flottillenarzt, Flottillenapotheker OF-3 Oberstabsarzt, Oberstabsapotheker OF-2 Stabsarzt, Stabsapotheker (3) Equivalent rank exists for medical personnel OF-8 Generaloberstabsarzt OF-7 Generalstabsarzt (4) Equivalent rank exists for medical personnel OF-6 Generalarzt, Generalapotheker OF-5 Oberstarzt, Oberstapotheker

(Doctors):

(Doctors, Chemists):

(Doctors): (Doctors, Chemists):

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OF-4 Oberfeldarzt, Oberfeldapotheker OF-3 Oberstabsarzt, Oberstabsapotheker OF-2 Stabsarzt, Stabsapotheker (5) For official use, the correct translation into English of OF-6 and OF-3 for Navy, are: OF-6 Flottillenadmiral - Rear Admiral (Lower half) OF-3 Korvettenkapitän - Commander (Junior grade)

Nation : GR
National Reference: AR 20-1, 3.70
NATO Code Army OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 * Stratiges Antistratigos Ypostratigos Taxiarchos Syntagmatarchis Antisyntagmatarchis Tagmatarchis Lochagos Ypolochagos Anthypolochagos Navy * Navarchos Antinavarchos (1) Yponavarchos (1) Archipliarchos (1) Pliarchos (1) Antipliarchos (1) Plotarchis (1) Ypopliarchos (1) Antypopliarchos (1) Simaioforos

Notes * No equivalent (1) The equivalent ranks for Legal Corps, Religious Corps and Army Nurse Corps are as follows:
NATO Code Legal Corps OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 OF-1 Anatheoritis A Anatheoritis B Anatheoritis C Dikastikos Symboulos A Dikastikos Symboulos B Dikastikos Symboulos C Boithos Dikastikos Symboulos A Boithos Dikastikos Symboulos B Boithos Dikastikos Symboulos C Religious Corps Prothiereys A Prothiereys B Prothiereys C Lereys A Lereys B Lereys C

Nation : IT
National Reference: Legge 10.4.54, n. 113.
NATO Code Army OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 Generale d'Armata Navy Ammiraglio d'Armata (1)

Generale di Corpo d'Armata con Incarichi Ammiraglio di Squadra con Incarichi Speciali Speciali (2) Generale Designato d'Armata Generale di Corpo d'Armata Ammiraglio di Squadra

OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2

Generale di Divisione Generale di Brigata Colonnello Tenente Colonnello Maggiore Capitano

Ammiraglio di Divisione Contrammiraglio (3) Capitano di Vascello Capitano di Fregata Capitano di Corvetta Tenente di Vascello

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OF-1

Tentente Sottotenente

Sottotenente di Vascello Guardiamarina

Notes (1) Rank applicable in wartime only. (2) High military appointment which carries the "four stars" rank. (3) OF-6/Contrammiraglio/Rear Admiral

Nation : NL
National Reference: Koninklijk Besluit van 20 juni 1956 nr. 35 (Staatsblad 361)
NATO Code Army OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 * Generaal Luitenant-Generaal Generaal-majoor Brigade-generaal Kolonel Luitenant-kolonel Majoor Kapitein Eerste-luitenant Tweede-luitenant Vaandrig (2) Navy (1) * Luitenant-admiraal Vice-admiraal Schout-bij-nacht Commandeur Kaptitein ter zee Kapitein-luitenant ter zee Luitenant ter zee der 1ste klaase Luitenant ter zee der 2de klasse oudste ca Luitenant ter zee der 2de klasse jongste categorie Luitenant ter zee der 3de klasse

Notes * No equivalent (1) Although the "Korps Mariniers" (Royal Marine Corps) is part of the Navy, ranks are similar to (2) Vaandrig is an officer candidate, who fills OF-1 posts and is entitled to the same prerogative

Nation : NO
National Reference: St prp 141 1973/74 St prp 34 1965/66 Kgl res 5 jan 73
NATO Code Army OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 * General Generalløytnant Generalmajor Oberst I (2) Oberst II (2) Oberstløytnant Major Kaptein Hauptmann Løytnant Fenrik Navy * Admiral Viseadmiral Kontreadmiral (1) Kommandør I (2) Kommandør II (2) Kommandørkaptein (1) Orlogskaptein (1) Kapteinløyjtnant (1) Kapitänleutnant (2) Løytnant Fenrik

Notes * No equivalent (1) In accordance with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence decree of 18 May 1977, officers of the board and in NATO posts, in relation to "NATO CODES GRADES OF MILITARY PERSONNEL" will r Kommandørkaptein : OF-5 Orlogskaptein : OF-4 Kapteinløytnant : OF-3 Løytnant : OF-2

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As the national tri-service ranking system differs from this NATO-pattern, these ranking codes d and Air Force officers serving within Allied Headquarters. Whenever or where questions of natio Senior National Representative, the Norwegian tri-service ranking system is valid. (2) In a decree of 5 October 1977, the Norwegian MOD has approved the translation into Englis OF-5 Kommandør II - Captain Senior Grade Oberst II - Colonel OF-6 Kommandør I - Commodore Oberst I - Brigadier

Nation : PO
National Reference: Decreto Lei 46672, 29 November 1965
NATO Code Army OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 Marechal General (4 stars) General Brigadeiro * Coronel Tentente-Coronel Major Capitäo Tenente Alferes Navy Almirante de Armanda Almirante (4 stars) (1) Vice-Almirante Contra-Almirante * Capitäo de Mae e Guerra Capitäo de Fragata Capitäo-Tenente Primeiro-Tenente Segundo-Tenente Guarda-Marinha e Sub-Tenente

Notes * No equivalent (1) A flag officer who is carrying or has carried out the duties of Chief of General Staff for the A the Armed Forces, President of the Supreme Military Court or Chief of the Portuguese General S (2) A General who holds, or has held, the appointment of Chief of General Staff for the Armed F Armed Forces, President of the Supreme Military Court, Chief of the General Staff for the Air For

Nation : SP
National Reference: Ley 19 julio 1889 (Mo Guerra, G.20) Nueva Organización. Ley 24 julio 1960 por la que se crean nuevas categorias en el Cuerpo de Suboficiales del Ejércit
NATO Code Army OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 Capitán General * Tentiente General General de Divisón General de Brigada Coronel Tentiente-Coronel Comandante Capitán Teniente Alférez Navy Capitán General * Almirante Vicealmirante Contralmirante Capitán de Navio Capitán de Fragata Capitán Corbeta Tentiente de Navio Alférez de Navio Alférez de Fragata Guardamarina

Notes * SP OF-9 are generals and Admirals who hold the appointments of Chief of Defence General St Army, Navy and Air Force. - SP OF-9 Grade Denominations and their badges will be determined by national law in the near - Spain retains the capability to post officers below the grade established in a manning documen paragraphs 8 and 9 of this STANAG.

Nation : TU

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National Reference: T.S.K. IÇ HIZMET KANUNU VE YÖNETMELII KANUN NO: 211, 4.1.1961
NATO Code Army OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 Mareal Orgeneral Korgeneral Tümgeneral Tuggeneral Albay Yarbay Binbai Yüzbai Üstemen Temen Astemen Navy Büyük Amiral Oramiral Koramiral Tümarmiral Tugamiral/Commodore Albay Yarbay Binbai Yüzbai-Kidemli Üsteman Üstemen Temen Astemen

Nation : UK
National Reference: Queen's Regulations (QRs) Royal Navy QR J 0181 Army QR J 2.042 Royal Air Force QR J 126
NATO Code Army (2) including RM and QARANC (3) (4) OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 Field Marshal (5) General Lieutemamt-General Major General Brigadier Navy (1) Admiral of the Fleet (5) Admiral Vice-Admiral Rear Admiral Commodore Captain (over 6) OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 Colonel Lieutenant-Colonel Major Captain Lieutenant Captain (under 6) Commander Lieutenant-Commander Lieutenant Sub-Lieutenant Acting Sub Lt (but junior to military and air force ranks) Second Lieutenant Midshipman (but junior to military and air force ranks)

Notes (1) The equivalent ranks of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service (QARNNS) is in Tab (2) For officers of the Royal Marines when borne on the books of HM Ships or Naval Establishme (3) PMRAFNS Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service QARANC Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps (4) In the performance of their duties in wards, nursing personnel are to use professional titles, male nurses), senior sister, matron, etc. (5) Rank applicable in wartime only.

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Royal marines The Royal Marines are a separate corps of the regular forces and its members are at all times su other members of the regular forces of the same title. However, when borne on the books of an Marines are subject to the Naval Discipline Act 1957 and in these circumstances the correspond Royal Marines are: Table A
NATO code Royal Navy OF-6 Commodore Captain (of six years seniority) OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 Captain (of less than six years seniority) Commander Lieutenant-Commander Lieutenant Sub-Lieutenant Royal Ma Brigadie Colonel Lieutena Major Captain Lieutena Second L

Table B Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service
NATO code Royal Navy OF-6 Commodore Captain (of six years seniority) OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 Captain (of less than six years seniority) Commander Lieutenant-Commander Lieutenant Sub-Lieutenant Captain QA Commande Lieutenant Lieutenant Sub Lieuten QARNNS Commodor

Nation : US
National Reference: Title 10, US Code
NATO Code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 Army General of the Army General Lieutenant-General Major General Brigadier General Colonel Lieutenant-Colonel Major Captain First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Navy (1) (2) Fleet Admiral Admiral Vice-Admiral Rear Admiral (upper half) Rear-Admiral (lower half) Captain Commander Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant Lieutenant Junior Grade Ensign

Notes (1) Although the US Marine Corps is part of the US Navy, ranks correspond with those of the US no equivalent for OF-10. (2) The Warrant Officer is a separate and distinct category of personnel in the US Forces. This r

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Second Lieutenant but above those of enlisted personnel. Consequently Warrant Officer grades grade codes. Warrant officer grades are as follows for all US Services W-4 Chief Warrant Officer W-3 Chief Warrant Officer W-2 Chief Warrant Officer W-1 Warrant Officer Non-officer personnel - army Notes BE - (1) In the Belgian Army, personnel in the armoured corps, artillery and transportation corp OR-7 Premier Maréchal des Logis Chef/ Eerste Opperwachtmeester OR-6 Maréchal des Logis Chef/Opperwachtmeester Premier MarJchal des Logis/ Eerste Wachtmeester OR-5 Maréchal des Logis/Wachtmeester OR-4 Premier Brigadier Chef/Eerste Brigadier-Chef Brigadier Chef/Brigadier CA - (2) The Army of Canada is referred to as the "Land Element" of the Canadian Forces. (3) Equivalent appointments in the Artillery, for other than record purposes, is Master Bombard (4) Equivalents in appropriate units of the Field Forces (but not for record purposes): Trooper, G Fusilier, Rifleman, Craftsman. DA - (5) OR-9 to OR-4 are non-commissioned officers in the Danish Army. FR - (6) Considered officially as non-officer personnel the rank of "ASPIRANT" (Reserve Officer C and OF-1. Aspirants are entitled, however, to the same prerogatives as officers. (7) The term "Sergent" is replaced in the Gendarmerie, Armoured Corps/Cavalry, Artillery and T Logis". (8) The term "Caporal" is replaced in the Armoured Corps/Cavalry, Artillery and Train (Transpor GE - (9) There exist three grades of Officer-Candidates which have the following equivalents: OR-8/OR-7 Oberfähnrich OR-6 Fähnrich OR-5 Fahnenjunker (10) There exist the following titles which are equivalent for Grenadier in various arms of the Se Jäger, Panzerschütze, Panzergrenadier, Panzerjäger, Kanonier, Pionier, Funker, Schütze, Flieger, Sanitätssoldat, Matrose GR - (11) Equivalent rank of Army Nurse Corps: Anthypaspistis Adelphi Nossokomos NL - (12) Called "Opperwachtmeester" in the Armoured Cavalry, Artillery and Royal Military Poli (13) Called "Wachtmeester der 1e klasse" in the Armoured Cavalry, Artillery and Royal Military (14) Called "Wachtmeester" in the Armoured Cavalry, Artillery and Royal Military Police. (15) Equivalent to "Marechaussee der 1e klasse" in the Royal Military Police. (16) Equivalent to "Marechausee der 2e klasse" in the Royal Military Police. (17) Equivalent to "Marechaussee der 3e klasse" in the Royal Military Police. (18) Equivalent to "Marechaussee der 4e klasse" in the Royal Military Police. NO - (19) Sergeant is a national rank held by officer candidates during their duty period. (20) A korporal could qualify as OR-5. UK - (21) Royal Marines ranks are equivalent to those of the Army, with the following difference OR-7 Colour Sergeant OR-1 and OR-2 Marine (22) Regimental Corporal Major in the Household Cavalry. (23) Squadron Corporal Major in the Household Cavalry. (24) In various corps, titles given may be: Squadron Quarter-Master Corporal, Colour Sergeant, Squadron/Battery/Company Quarter-Master-Sergeant

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(25) Corporal of Horse in the Household Cavalry. (26) OR-6 is a sergeant with three years seniority. (27) Bombardier in the Royal Artillery. (28) Lance-Bombardier in the Royal Artillery. (29) There exist the following titles which are equivalent for Private in various arms of the Serv Trooper, Gunner, Sapper, Signalman, Driver, Guardsman, Fusilier, Rifleman, Ranger and Craftsman. US - (30) At the OR-9 level, other grades of rank are Sergeant Major of the Army and Comman Sergeant Major of the Army takes precedence over all Command Sergeants Major and Sergeant precedence over Sergeants Major. (31) At the OR-8 level, another grade of rank is First Sergeant. First Sergeants take precedence (32) At the OR-7 level, the other grade of rank is Platoon Sergeant. Platoon Sergeants and Serg (33) At the OR-4 level, another grade of rank is Specialist. Corporals have precedence over Spe

Nation: BE
National Reference: a. Loi du 27 décembre 1961 portant statut des sous-officiers du cadre actif navale et du service médical. b. Loi du 12 juillet 1973 portant statut des volontaires du cadre de carriére des forces terrestre,
NATO Code Army OR-9 Adjudant-Major/ Adjudant-Majoor Adjudant-Chef Adjudant Premier sergent-major/ Eerste sergeant-majoor Premier Sergent-chef/ Eerste Sergeant-chef Premier sergent/ Eerste sergeant Sergent/Sergeant Premier caporal-chef/ Eerste korporaal-Chef Caporal-chef/ Korporaal-Chef Caporal/Korporaal Premier soldat/ Eerste Soldaat Soldat/Soldaat Navy Maître principal-Chef/ Oppermeester-Chef Maître-principal/ Oppermeester Premier-maître chef/ Eerste meesterchef Premier maître/ Eerste meester Maître-chef/ Meester-chef Maître/Meester Second-maître/ Tweede meester Quartier-maître-chef/ Kwartiermeester-chef Quartier maître/ Kwartiermeester Premier matelot/ Eerste matroos Matelot première classe/ Matroos Eerste Klasse Matelot/Matroos

OR-8 OR-7 OR-6

OR-5 OR-4

OR-3 OR-2 OR-1

Nation : CA
National Reference: National Defence Act - Section 21
NATO Code Army OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 Chief Warrant Officer/ Adjudant-chef Master Warrant Officer/ Adjudant-maître Warrant Officer/Adjudant Sergeant/Sergent Sergeant/Sergent (3) Master Corporal/ Caporal chef Navy Chief Petty Officer 1st class/ Premier maître de 1ère classe Chief Petty Officer 2nd class/ Premier maître de 2ème classe Petty Officer 1st class/ Maître de 1ère classe Petty Officer 2nd class/ Maître de 2ème classe Petty Officer 2nd class/ Maître de 2ème classe (3) Master Seaman/

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Matelot chef OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1 Corporal/Caporal Private trained/ Soldat entraén Private Basic/Soldat rescure Private Recruit/ Soldat recure Leading Seaman/ Matelot de 1ère classe Able Seaman/ Matelot de 2ème classe Ordinary Seaman/ Matelot de 3ème classe Seaman/Matelot

Notes (1) The Navy of Canada is referred to as the "Sea Element" of the Canadian Forces. The ranks s not for record purposes. (Same ranks for all three Elements). (2) The Air Force of Canada is referred to as the "Air Element" of the Canadian Forces. (3) Sergeants with less than three years seniority are considered OR-5.

Nation : DA
National Reference: Law No. 325 of 28.4.1994
NATO Code Army OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1 Chefsergent (1) Seniorsergent (1) Oversergent (1) * Sergent (1) Korporal (1) Overkonstabel 1 Overkonstabel 2 Konstabel Konstabelelev Vaernepligtig menig Navy Chefsergent (1) Seniorsergent (1) Oversergent (1) * Sergent (1) Korporal (1) Marinespecialist Marineoverkonstabel Marinekonstabel Marineelev Vaernepligtig menig

Notes * No equivalent (1) OR-9 to OR-4 are non-commissioned officers. (2) OR-3 Flyverspecialist frequently substitutes a korporal.

Nation : FR
National Reference: Loi 75100 du 30 octobre 1975, modifiJe.
NATO Code Army OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1 Major Adjudant-chef Adjudant * Sergent-chef Sergent Caporal-chef Caporal Soldat de 1ère classe Soldat de 2ème classe Navy (1) Major Maître principal Premier maître * Maître Second maître Quartier-maître de 1ère classe Quartier-maître de 2ème classe Matelot breveté Matelot

Notes * No equivalent. (1) Considered officially as non-officer personnel, the rank of "ASPIRANT" (Reserve Officer Cand OF-1. Aspirants are entitled, however, to the same prerogatives as officers.

Nation : GE
National Reference: Anordnung des Bundespräsidenten über die Dienstgrad- bezeichnungen und

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NATO Code Army OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1 Oberstabsfeldwebel Stabsfeldwebel Hauptfeldwebel (2) Hauptfeldwebel (2) Oberfeldwebel Feldwebel (2) Stabsunteroffizier Unteroffizier (2) Oberstabsgefreiter Stabsgefreiter Hauptgefreiter Obergefreiter Gefreiter Grenadier

Navy Oberstabsbootsmann Stabsbootsmann Hauptbootsmann (1) Hauptbootsmann (1) Oberbootsmann Bootsmann (1) Obermaat Maat (1) Oberstabsgefreiter Stabsgefreiter Hauptgefreiter Obergefreiter Gefreiter Matrose

Notes (1) There exist three grades of officer-candidates which have the following equivalents: OR-8/OR-7 Oberfähnrich zur See OR-6 Fähnrich zur See OR-5 Seekadett (2) There exist three grades of officer-candidates which have the following equivalents: OR-8/OR-7 Oberfähnrich OR-6 Fähnrich OR-5 Fahnenjunker

Nation : GR
National Reference: A.R. 20-1, 3.70
NATO Code Army OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1 Anthypaspistis * Archilochias Epilochias Lochias Dekanefs Hypodekanephs * Stratiotis Navy Anthypaspistis (1) * Archikelefstis Epikelestis Kelefstis Diopos * Naphtisa Naftis

Notes * No equivalent (1) Equivalent rank of Army Nurse Corps: Anthypaspistis Adelphi Nossokomos

Nation : IT
National Reference: Legge 31.7.54, n. 599.
NATO Code Army OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 Aiutante di Battaglia Maresciallo Maggiore Maresciallo Capo Maresciallo Ordinario Sergente Maggiore Sergente Caporale Maggiore Caporale Navy Capo 1e classe "SC" Capo 1e classe Capo 2e classe Capo 3e classe Secondo Capo Sergente Sottocapo * Air Ma Ma Ma Ma Ser Ser 1er Avi

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OR-2 OR-1

* Soldato

Comune di 1e classe Comune di 2e classe

* Avi

Notes * No equivalent.

Nation : NL
National Reference: Koninklijk Besluit van 20 juni 1956, nr 35 (Staatsblad 361).
NATO Code Army OR-9 and OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1 Adjudant-onderofficier Sergeant-majoor Sergeant der 1e klasse Sergeant Korporaal der 1e klasse Korporaal Soldaat der 1e klasse Soldaat Navy Adjudant-onderofficier Sergeant-majoor Sergeant Sergeant Korporaal Korporaal Matroos der 1e klasse Matroos der 2e klasse Matroos der 3e klasse

Nation : NO
National Reference: st prp 141 1973/74 KtF Avd I 21 Sep 1977
NATO Code Army OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1 * * * * Sersjant (1) Grenader (2) Korporal (3) * * Menig Navy * * * * Kvartermester (1) Matros (2) Ledende Menig (3) * * Menig

Notes * No equivalent. (1) Sersjants and Kvartermester are national ranks held by officer candidates during their perio (2) A Grenader/Matros is subordinate to sersjant/kvartermester. Enlisted for min. 3 years, given qualifies as OR-5 only when required during NATO service abroad. (3) A Korporal/Ledende Menig could qualify as OR-5.

Nation : PO
National Reference: Decreto-Lei 891/76, 30th November 1976 Decreto-Lei 732/76, 15th October 1976
NATO Code Army OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 Sargento-Mor Sargento-Chefe Sargento-Adjudante Primeiro-Sargento Segundo-Sargento Furriel Primeiro-Cabo Segundo-Cabo Navy Sargento-Mor Sargento-Chefe Sargento-Adjudante Primeiro-Sargento Segundo-Sargento Sub-Sargento Cabo Primeiro-Marinheiro

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Segundo-Marinheiro OR-2 OR-1 Soldado Soldado-Recruta Primeiro-Grumete Segundo-Grumete Segundo-Grumete Sem Especialidade

Nation : SP
National Reference:
NATO Code Army OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1 Suboficial Mayor Subteniente Brigada Sargento 1 Sargento Cabo 1 (1) Cabo 1 (2) Cabo Profesional Cabo (3) Soldado Profesional Soldado (3) Navy Suboficial Mayor Subteniente Brigada Sargento 1 Sargento Cabo 1 (1) Cabo 1 (2) Cabo Profesional Cabo (3) Soldado Profesional Soldado (3)

Notes (1) Cabo 1 with more than three (3) years of military services. (2) Cabo 1 with less than three (3) years of military services (3) Cabo and Soldado are servicemen from the annual recruit, id est, they are inducted to comp

Nation : TU
National Reference: T.S.K. IÇ HIZMET KANUNU VE YÖNETMELII
NATO Code Army OR-9 OR-8 Astsubay Kidemli Ba Çavu Astsubay Ba Çavu Navy * Astsubay Kidemli Ba Çavu Astsubay Ba Çavu Astsubay Kidemli Üstçavu Astsubay Üstçavu Astsubay Kidemli Çavu Astsubay Çavu Mukellef Çavu Onbasi Ikinci Yileri Er (12-20 aylek) Birinci Yileri Er (4-12 Aylek) Egetem eri Er (1-4 Aylek)

OR-7

Astsubay Kidemli Üstçavu Astsubay Üstçavu Astsubay Kidemli Çavu Astsubay Çavu Çavu Onbasi * * Er.

OR-6

OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1

Notes * No equivalent.

Nation : UK
National Reference: Queen's Regulations (QRs) Royal Navy QR J 0381 Army QR J 2.042

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Royal Air Force QR J 126
NATO Code Army Including RM and QARANC (3) (4) OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 & OR-5 (5) OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 Warrant Officer Class I Regiment Sergeant Major RM Warrant Officer Class II Quartermaster Sergeant RM (6) Staff Sergeant Colour Sergeant RM Sergeant Corporal Lance Corporal Private Navy (2) (6) Warrant Officer * Chief Petty Officer Petty Officer Leading Rating (but junior to military ra * Able Rating Ordinary Rating Junior Rating

OR-1

Private (Class 4) Marine

Notes * No equivalent. (1) NCOs in the United Kingdom Armed Forces are called senior non-commissioned officers in O commissioned officers in OR-3 and 4. (2) The special position of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service (QARNNS) is in Table (3) In various corps, titles given may be different from the basic military titles but personnel are a. Household Cavalry OR-9 Regimental Corporal Major OR-8 Squadron Corporal Major OR-7 Corporal of Horse b. Artillery OR-4 Bombardier OR-3 Lance Bombardier OR-2 Gunner c. Other Corps 1. The following titles are also in use: Squadron Quartermaster, Corporal, Colour Sergeant, Squadron/Battery/ Company Quartermaster Sergeant 2. OR-1 and OR-2. Trooper, Sapper, Signalman, Guardsmen, Fusilier, Kingsman, Rifleman, Ranger, Driver, Craftsman, etc. d. Aircrew. Master Aircrew is a generic title which embraces all Warrant Officer aircrew ranks is: Operator, Master Air Loadmaster, Master Signaller. (4) In performance of their duties nursing personnel and members of QARNNS, Queen Alexandr Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service (PMRAFNS) use the professional title of nurse, s environment. (5) It is emphasized that the UK will appoint Sergeants or Corporals to OR-5 posts, to meet the concerned, in accordance with paragraph 8 of the STANAG. Table A
NATO code OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 Royal Navy (6) Warrant Officer Charge Chief Artificer Chief Petty Officer QARNNS (4) (5) Warrant Officer (RGN (EN(G) * Chief Petty (RGN

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Officer (EN(G) OR-6 & OR-5 Petty Officer OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1 Leading Rating * Able Rating Ordinary Rating Junior Rating Petty Officer (RGN (EN(G) Leading Rating (RGN (EN(G) * SN/EN(G) PSN/PPN *

Notes (contd) (5) RGN - Registered General Nurse EN(G) - Enrolled Nurse (General) (6) Charge Chief Artificer may be regarded as equivalent to the NATO grade of OR-8, for comple substantive CPO's, who receive enhanced rates of pay and wear an appropriate badge to denote confer WO2 status.

Nation : US
National Reference: Title 10, U.S. Code.
NATO Code OR-9 OR-8 OR-7 OR-6 OR-5 OR-4 OR-3 OR-2 OR-1 Sergeant-Major (2) Master Sergeant Sergeant First Class Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Private 1st Class Private E.2 Private E.1 Master Chief Petty Officer (1) (2) Senior Chief Petty Officer (1) Chief Petty Officer (1) Petty Officer First Class Petty Officer Second Class Petty Officer Third Class Seaman (1) Seaman Apprentice Seaman Recruit Army Navy

Notes (1) Although the US Marine Corps is part of the US Navy, ranks correspond with those of the US OR-9 Sergeant Major/Master Gunnery Sergeant/Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps OR-8 Master Sergeant/First Sergeant OR-7 Gunnery Sergeant OR-3 Lance Corporal (2) Each of the US Forces has a senior individual at the OR-9 level that cannot be considered fo individual is designated as follows: ARMY : Sergeant Major of the Army NAVY : Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy MARINE CORPS : Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps AIR FORCE : Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

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