STANAG 2116

NATO standardization agreement

(Edition 5)

NATO codes for grades of military personnel
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 Entitites for use in NATO

Aim
1. The aim of this agreement is to standardize, for the use of the NATO Forces, the NATO codes for grades of military personnel.

Agreement
2. Participating nations agree that the NATO codes for grades of military personnel, as detailed in this STANAG, are to be used when preparing personnel tables, requisitions, reports and returns destined for NATO nations, organizations and commands.

3. Nothing in this agreement is to prejudice existing national grades designations or procedures in purely national establishments.

4. The NATO codes assigned for each grade shall be based on the agreed corresponding Army grades as detailed in Annexes A and B. National equivalent for Naval and Air Forces shall be in accordance with national regulations. These national equivalents are contained in Appendices 1 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 procedures.

8. Personnel requisitions to fill NATO posts shall indicate the NATO code herein specified in conjunction with the approved manning document. Nations will normally be expected to fill allocated posts by personnel holding the grade indicated by the NATO code reflected in the manning document. Personnel holding a rank different from that stated in the manning document are expected to perform the duties of their post irrespective of their national rank.

9. Precedence when performing duties within NATO organizational and functional elements (Staff, divisions, branches, sections, unit, etc.) 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, the grade is to be preceded by the national distinguishing letters (as per STANAG 1059) and one of the following abbreviations for the service concerned: (A) for Army, (N) for Navy, (AF) 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 apply the information contained in this Agreement have been issued to the forces concerned.

13. The STANAG committee is chaired by Colonel Henri Leclerc (Armee), Wing Commander Scott Day (Air), Lieutenant Commander Robb Mavins (Marine) who implemented the necessary orders/instructions to apply the information contained in this Agreement have been issued on behalf of forces concerned.

Officer personnel - army

Notes

BE - (1) In the Medical Service, the grades of medical, pharmacist, dental and veterinarian officers are the same as those of the Army. 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 OF-1.

CA - (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 State ("Dignit? dans l'Etat").

(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, 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 follows:

Nato legal corps religious corps army nurseCode

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 of a major unit at Army level.

NL - (14) Called "RITMEESTER" in the Armoured Cavalry.

(15) Vaandrig ("Kornet" in the Armoured Cavalry, Artillery and Royal Military Police) is an officer-candidate, who fullfills OF-1 posts and is 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 Armed Forces. Deputy Chief of General Staff for the Armed Forces, President of the Supreme Military Court, Chief of the General Staff for the Army.

(18) Equivalent to Divisional Commander.

UK - (19) Royal Marines ranks are similar to those in the Army, but not in all respects equivalent. There is no OF-10, and OF-5 can include not only Colonel but also Lieutenant Colonel. Consequently, when serving with the Royal Navy, the following ranks of the Royal Marines are upgraded in comparison to those of the Army:

Major, RM : equivalent to OF-4

Captain, RM : equivalent to OF-3

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. This rank and precedence are below those of a Second Lieutenant but above those of enlisted personnel. Consequently, Warrant Officer grades cannot be included in either the "OR" of "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 terrestres, aériennes et navales et du service médical, ainsi que des officiers de réserve de toutes les forces armées et du service médical (article 8).

NATO
Code

Army

Navy (1)

Air Force (1)

OF-10

OF-9

OF-8

Lieutenant-général
Luitenant-generaal

Vice-amiral
Vice-admiraal

Lieutenant Général
Luitenant-generaal

OF-7

Général-major
Generaal-majoor

Amiral de division
Divisie-admiraal

Général-major
Generaal-majoor

OF-6

Général de brigade
Brigade-generaal

Commodore

Général de brigade
Brigadier-general

OF-5

Colonel
Kolonel

Capitaine de vaisseau
Kapitein-ter-zee

Colonel
Kolonel

OF-4

Lieutenant-Colonel
Luitenant-kolonel

Capitaine de frégate (4)
Fregatkapitein (4)

Lieutenant-colonel
Luitenant-kolonel

OF-3

Major/Majoor
Capitaine-Commandant (2)
Kapitein-Commandant (2)

Capitaine de corvette (4)
Korvetkapitein (4)
Lieutenant de vaisseau de 1 ère classe (3)
Luitenant-ter-zee eerste klasse (3)

Major/majoor
Capitaine-Commandant (2)
Kapitein-Commandant (2)

OF-2

Capitaine
Kapitein

Lieutenant de vasisseau
Luitenant-ter-zee

Capitaine
Kapitein

OF-1

Lieutenant
Luitenant

Enseigne de vaisseau
Vaandrig-ter-zee

Lieutenant
Luitenant

Sous-Lieutenant
Onderluitenant

Enseigne de vasisseau de 2 ème classe
Vaandrig-ter-zee tweede klasse

Sous-Lieutenant
Onderluitenant

Notes
* No equivalent

(1) In the Medical Service the grades of medical, chemist, dental and veterian officers are the same as those of the Army. 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 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 "NATO CODES FOR GRADES OF MILITARY PERSONNEL" will rank as follows:

NATO
Code

Rank

Correct English Translation

OF-4

Capitaine de Frégate
Capitaine de Corvette

Commander (Senior grade)
Commander

OF-3

Lieutenant de vaisseau 1 ère classe

Lieutenant Commander

Nation : BG

NATO
Code

Army

Navy (1)

Air Force

OF-10

OF-9

Генерал

OF-8

Генерал-лейтенант

OF-7

Генерал-майор

OF-6

Бригаден генерал

OF-5

Полковник

OF-4

Подполковник

OF-3

Майор

OF-2

Капитан

OF-1

Старши лейтенант

Лейтенант Лейтенант

Младши лейтенант

Nation : CA

National Reference: National Defence Act, Section 21

NATO
Code

Army

Navy (1)

Air Force

OF-10

OF-9

General
Général

Admiral
Amiral

General
Général

OF-8

Lieutenant-General
Lieutenant-Général

Vice-admiral
Vice-amiral

Lieutenant-General
Lieutenant-général

OF-7

Major-General
Major-Général

Rear-Admiral
Contre-amiral

Major-General
Major-général

OF-6

Brigadier-General
Brigadier-général

Commodore

Brigadier-General
Brigadier-général

OF-5

Colonel

Captain/Capitaine

Colonel

OF-4

Lieutenant-Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel

Commander

Lieutenant-Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel

OF-3

Major

Lieutenant-Commander
Lieutenant-Commander

Major

OF-2

Captain
Capitaine

Lieutenant

Captain
Capitaine

OF-1

Lieutenant

Sub-Lieutenant
Sous-Lieutenant

Lieutenant
Luitenant

Second Lieutenant
Sous-Lieutenant

Acting Sub-Lieutenant
Sous-lieutenant intérimaire

Second-Lieutenant
Sous-Lieutenant

Notes

* No equivalent

(1) The Navy of Canada is referred to as the "Sea Element" of the Canadian Forces. The ranks shown on this table are used on duty only but not for record purposes.

Nation : CZ

NATO
Code

Army

Navy NO NAVY

Air Force

OF-10

OF-9

Armádní generál

OF-8

Generálporu?ík

OF-7

Generámajor

OF-6

Brigádní generál

OF-5

Pulkovník

OF-4

Podpulkovník

OF-3

Major

OF-2

Kapitán

OF-1

Nadporu?ík

Poru?ík Poru?ík

Podporu?ík

Nation : DA

National Reference: Law/Loi n[ 325 of 28.4.1994

NATO
Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

OF-9

General

Admiral

General

OF-8

GenerallBjtnant

Viceadmiral

GenerallBjtnant

OF-7

Generalmajor

Kontreadmiral

Generalmajor

OF-6

Brigadegeneral

Flottilleadmiral

Brigadegeneral

OF-5

Oberst

KommandBr

Oberst

OF-4

OberstlBjtnant

KommandBrkaptajn (1)

OberstlBjtnant

OF-3

Major

Orlogskaptajn (1)

Major

OF-2

Kaptajn

KaptajnlBjtnant (1)

Kaptajn

OF-1

PremierlBjtnant

PremierlBjtnant (1)

FlyverlBjtnant

LBjtnant

FlyverlBjtnant

Notes

* No equivalent

(1) The correct translations for official use into English of the Danish ranks in question are:

OF-4 KommandBrkaptajn Commander, Senior Grade

OF-3 Orlogskaptajn Commander

OF-2 KaptajnlBjtnant Lieutenant Commander

OF-1 PremierlBjtnant Lieutenant

LBjtnant Lieutenant, Junior Grade

Note: This translation is based on a comparison between Danish and foreign naval officers as far as training, education, age, area of responsibility and badge of rank is concerned.

Nation : EE

NATO
Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

OF-9

Kindral Admiral

Kindral

OF-8

Kindralleitnant

Viitseadmiral

Kindralleitnant

OF-7

Kindralmajor

Kontradmiral

Kindralmajor

OF-6

Brigaadikindral

Kommodoor

Brigaadikindral

OF-5

Kolonel Merev?ekapten

Kolonel

OF-4

Kolonelleitnant

Kaptenleitnant

Kolonelleitnant

OF-3

Major Kaptenmajor

Major

OF-2

Kapten

Vanemleitnant

Kapten

OF-1

Leitnant Leitnant

Leitnant

Nooremleitnant Nooremleitnant Nooremleitnant

Lipnik

Nation : FR

National Reference: Loi 75100 du 30 octobre 1975 modifiée

NATO
Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

Maréchal de France

Amiral de France (1)

Maréchal de France (1)

OF-9

Général d'Armée

Amiral

Général d'Armée aérienne

OF-8

Général de Corps d'Armée

Vice-amiral d'Escadre (2)

Général d'Armée aérienne

OF-7

Général de Division

Vice-Amiral

Général de Division aérienne

OF-6

Général de brigade

Contrra Amiral (2)

Général de Brigade aérienne

OF-5

Colonel

Capitaine de Vaisseau (2)

Colonel

OF-4

Lieutenant-Colonel

Capitaine de Frégate

Lieutenant-Colonel

OF-3

Commandant

Capitaine de Corvette

Commandant

OF-2

Capitaine

Lieutenant de vasisseau

Capitaine

OF-1

Lieutenant

Enseigne de vaisseau de 1 ère calsse

Lieutenant

Sous-Lieutenant

Enseigne de vasisseau de 2 ème classe

Sous-Lieutenant

Notes

(1) This is not a rank but a title, which corresponds moreover to a high position in the state ("Dignit? dans l'Etat").

(2) In accordance with Decree 75548 dated 30 June 1975, the NATO code for French NAVAL officers indicated below are:

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 ?ber die Dienstgrad- bezeichnungen und die Uniform der Soldaten vom 23.03.93

NATO
Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

OF-9

General

Admiral

General

OF-8

Generalleutnant

Vizeadmiral (1)

Generalleutnant (3)

OF-7

Generalmajor

Konteradmiral (1)

Generalmajor (3)

OF-6

Brigadegeneral

Flottillenadmiral (1) (5)

Brigadegeneral (4)

OF-5

Oberst

Kapitän zur See (2)

Oberst (4)

OF-4

Oberstleutnant

Fregattenkapitän (2)

Oberstleutnant (4)

OF-3

Major

Korvettenkapitän (2) (5)

Major (4)

OF-2

Stabshauptmann
Hauptmann

Stabskapitänleutnant
Kapitänleutnant (2)

Stabshauptmann
Hauptmann (4)

OF-1

Oberleutnant

Oberleutnant zur See

Oberleutnant

Leutnant

Leutnant zur See

Leutnant

Notes

* No equivalent

(1) Equivalent rank exists for medical personnel (Doctors):

OF-8 Admiraloberstabsarzt

OF-7 Admiralstabsarzt

OF-6 Admiralarzt

(2) Equivalent rank exists for medical personnel (Doctors, Chemists):

OF-5 Flottenarzt, Flotteapotheker

OF-4 Flottillenarzt, Flottillenapotheker

OF-3 Oberstabsarzt, Oberstabsapotheker

OF-2 Stabsarzt, Stabsapotheker

(3) Equivalent rank exists for medical personnel (Doctors):

OF-8 Generaloberstabsarzt

OF-7 Generalstabsarzt

(4) Equivalent rank exists for medical personnel (Doctors, Chemists):

OF-6 Generalarzt, Generalapotheker

OF-5 Oberstarzt, Oberstapotheker

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

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

OF-9

Stratiges

Navarchos

Pterarchos

OF-8

Antistratigos

Antinavarchos (1)

Antipterarchos (1)

OF-7

Ypostratigos

Yponavarchos (1)

Ypopterarchos (1)

OF-6

Taxiarchos

Archipliarchos (1)

Taxiarchos (1)

OF-5

Syntagmatarchis

Pliarchos (1)

Sminarchos (1)

OF-4

Antisyntagmatarchis

Antipliarchos (1)

Antisminarchos (1)

OF-3

Tagmatarchis

Plotarchis (1)

Episminagos (1)

OF-2

Lochagos

Ypopliarchos (1)

Sminagos (1)

OF-1

Ypolochagos

Antypopliarchos (1)

Yposminagos (1)

Anthypolochagos

Simaioforos

Anthyposminagos

Notes

* No equivalent

(1) The equivalent ranks for Legal Corps, Religious Corps and Army Nurse Corps are as follows:

NATO
Code

Legal Corps

Religious Corps

Army Nurse Corps

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

Diefthinouss A

OF-3

Dikastikos Symboulos C

Prothiereys C

Geniki Proistameni

OF-2

Boithos Dikastikos Symboulos A

Lereys A

Proistameni

OF-1

Boithos Dikastikos Symboulos B

Lereys B

Antiproistameni

OF-1

Boithos Dikastikos Symboulos C

Lereys C

Epiviepoussa

Nation : IT

National Reference: Legge 10.4.54, n. 113.

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

Generale d'Armata

Ammiraglio d'Armata (1)

Generale d'Armata Aerea (1)

OF-9

Generale di Corpo d'Armata con Incarichi Speciali

Ammiraglio di Squadra con Incarichi Speciali (2)

Generale di Squadra Aerea con Incarichi Speciali (2)

OF-8

Generale Designato d'Armata
Generale di Corpo d'Armata

Ammiraglio di Squadra

Generale di Squadra Aerea

OF-7

Generale di Divisione

Ammiraglio di Divisione

Generale di Divisione Aerea

OF-6

Generale di Brigata

Contrammiraglio (3)

Generale di Brigata Aerea

OF-5

Colonnello

Capitano di Vascello

Colonnello

OF-4

Tenente Colonnello

Capitano di Fregata

Tenente Colonnello

OF-3

Maggiore

Capitano di Corvetta

Maggiore

OF-2

Capitano

Tenente di Vascello

Capitano

OF-1

Tentente

Sottotenente di Vascello

Tenente

Sottotenente

Guardiamarina

Sottotenente

Notes

(1) Rank applicable in wartime only.

(2) High military appointment which carries the "four stars" rank.

(3) OF-6/Contrammiraglio/Rear Admiral

Nation : LA

National Reference:

NATO
Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

OF-9

tenerālis

Admirālis

tenerālis

OF-8

tenerālleitnants

Viceadmirālis

tenerālleitnants

OF-7

tenerālmajors

Kontradmirālis

Generālmajors

OF-6

Brigādes ?enerālis

Flotiles admirālis

Brigādes ?enerālis

OF-5

Pulkvedis

J?ras kapteinis

Pulkvedis

OF-4

Pulkve?leitnants

Komandkapteinis

Pulkve?leitnants

OF-3

Majors

Komandleitnants

Majors

OF-2

Kapteinis

Kaptei?leitnants

Kapteinis

OF-1

Virsleitnants

OF-0

Leitnants

Nation : NL

National Reference: Koninklijk Besluit van 20 juni 1956 nr. 35 (Staatsblad 361)

NATO
Code

Army

Navy (1)

Air Force

OF-10

OF-9

Generaal

Luitenant-admiraal

Generaal

OF-8

Luitenant-Generaal

Vice-admiraal

Luitenant-generaal

OF-7

Generaal-majoor

Schout-bij-nacht

Generaal-majoor

OF-6

Brigade-generaal

Commandeur

Commodore

OF-5

Kolonel

Kaptitein ter zee

Kolonel

OF-4

Luitenant-kolonel

Kapitein-luitenant ter zee

Luitenant-kolonel

OF-3

Majoor

Luitenant ter zee der 1ste klaase

Majoor

OF-2

Kapitein

Luitenant ter zee der 2de klasse oudste categorie

Kaptitein

OF-1

Eerste-luitenant

Luitenant ter zee der 2de klasse jongste categorie

Eerste-luitenant

Tweede-luitenant

Luitenant ter zee der 3de klasse

Tweed-luitenant

Vaandrig (2)

Notes

* No equivalent

(1) Although the "Korps Mariniers" (Royal Marine Corps) is part of the Navy, ranks are similar to those of the Army.

(2) Vaandrig is an officer candidate, who fills OF-1 posts and is entitled to the same prerogatives as officers.

Nation : NO

National Reference: St prp 141 1973/74

St prp 34 1965/66

Kgl res 5 jan 73

NATO
Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

OF-9

General

Admiral

General

OF-8

GenerallBytnant

Viseadmiral

GenerallBytnant

OF-7

Generalmajor

Kontreadmiral (1)

Generalmajor

OF-6

Oberst I (2)

KommandBr I (2)

Oberst I (2)

OF-5

Oberst II (2)

KommandBr II (2)

Oberst II (2)

OF-4

OberstlBytnant

KommandBrkaptein (1)

OberstlBytnant

OF-3

Major

Orlogskaptein (1)

Major

OF-2

Kaptein
Hauptmann

KapteinlByjtnant (1)
Kapitänleutnant (2)

Kaptein
Hauptmann (4)

OF-1

LBytnant

Fenrik

Notes

* No equivalent

(1) In accordance with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence decree of 18 May 1977, officers of the Royal Norwegian Navy when serving on board and in NATO posts, in relation to "NATO CODES GRADES OF MILITARY PERSONNEL" will rank as follows:

KommandBrkaptein : OF-5

Orlogskaptein : OF-4

KapteinlBytnant : OF-3

LBytnant : OF-2

As the national tri-service ranking system differs from this NATO-pattern, these ranking codes do not apply among Norwegian Army, Navy, and Air Force officers serving within Allied Headquarters. Whenever or where questions of national seniority occur, such as nominating a 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 English of OF-5 and OF-6 as follows:

OF-5 KommandBr II - Captain Senior Grade

Oberst II - Colonel

OF-6 KommandBr I - Commodore

Oberst I - Brigadier

Nation : PO

National Reference: Decreto Lei 46672, 29 November 1965

NATO
Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

Marechal

Almirante de Armanda

Marechal

OF-9

General (4 stars)

Almirante (4 stars) (1)

General (4 stars) (2)

OF-8

General

Vice-Almirante

General

OF-7

Brigadeiro

Contra-Almirante

Brigadeiro

OF-6

OF-5

Coronel

Capitäo de Mae e Guerra

Coronel

OF-4

Tentente-Coronel

Capitäo de Fragata

Tenente-Coronel

OF-3

Major

Capitäo-Tenente

Major

OF-2

Capitäo

Primeiro-Tenente

Capitäo

OF-1

Tenente

Segundo-Tenente

Tenente

Alferes

Guarda-Marinha e Sub-Tenente

Alferes

Notes

* No equivalent

(1) A flag officer who is carrying or has carried out the duties of Chief of General Staff for the Armed Forces, Deputy Chief of General Staff for the Armed Forces, President of the Supreme Military Court or Chief of the Portuguese General Staff for the Navy.

(2) A General who holds, or has held, the appointment of Chief of General Staff for the Armed Forces, Deputy Chief of General Staff for the Armed Forces, President of the Supreme Military Court, Chief of the General Staff for the Air Force.

Nation : SP

National Reference: Ley 19 julio 1889 (Mo Guerra, G.20) Nueva Organizaci?n.

Ley 24 julio 1960 por la que se crean nuevas categorias en el Cuerpo de Suboficiales del Ejército.

NATO
Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

Capitán General

OF-9

OF-8

Tentiente General

Almirante

Teniente General

OF-7

General de Divis?n

Vicealmirante

General de Divisi?n

OF-6

General de Brigada

Contralmirante

General de Brigada

OF-5

Coronel

Capitán de Navio

Coronel

OF-4

Tentiente-Coronel

Capitán de Fragata

Teniente Coronel

OF-3

Comandante

Capitán Corbeta

Comandante

OF-2

Capitán

Tentiente de Navio

Capitán

OF-1

Teniente

Alférez de Navio

Teniente

Alférez

Alférez de Fragata Guardamarina

Alférez

Notes

* SP OF-9 are generals and Admirals who hold the appointments of Chief of Defence General Staff and the Chiefs of General Staff of the Army, Navy and Air Force.

- SP OF-9 Grade Denominations and their badges will be determined by national law in the near future.

- Spain retains the capability to post officers below the grade established in a manning document to fill allocated posts, in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9 of this STANAG.

Nation : TU

National Reference: T.S.K. IÇ HIZMET KANUNU VE YNETMELII

KANUN NO: 211, 4.1.1961

NATO
Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OF-10

Mareal

B?y?k Amiral

Mareal

OF-9

Orgeneral

Oramiral

Orgenral

OF-8

Korgeneral

Koramiral

Korgeneral

OF-7

T?mgeneral

T?marmiral

T?mgeneral

OF-6

Tuggeneral

Tugamiral/Commodore

Tuggendral

OF-5

Albay

OF-4

Yarbay

OF-3

Binbai

OF-2

Y?zbai

Y?zbai-Kidemli ¸steman

¸zbai

OF-1

¸stemen

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)

Navy (1)

Air Force
including PMRAFNS (3) (4)

OF-10

Field Marshal (5)

Admiral of the Fleet (5)

Marshal of the Royal Air Force (5)

OF-9

General

Admiral

Air Chief Marshal

OF-8

Lieutemamt-General

Vice-Admiral

Air Marshal

OF-7

Major General

Rear Admiral

Air Vice Marshal

OF-6

Brigadier

Commodore
Captain (over 6)

Air Commodore

OF-5

Colonel

Captain (under 6)

Group Captain

OF-4

Lieutenant-Colonel

Commander

Wing Commander

OF-3

Major

Lieutenant-Commander

Sqiadron Leader

OF-2

Captain

Lieutenant

Flight Lieutenant

OF-1

Lieutenant

Sub-Lieutenant
Acting Sub Lt (but junior to military and air force ranks)

Flying Officer

Second Lieutenant

Midshipman (but junior to military and air force ranks)

Pilot Officer
Acting Pilot Officer (but junior to Second-Lieutenant)

Notes

(1) The equivalent ranks of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service (QARNNS) is in Table B below.

(2) For officers of the Royal Marines when borne on the books of HM Ships or Naval Establishments, see Table A.

(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, e.g. nurse, sister, (charge nurse in respect of male nurses), senior sister, matron, etc.

(5) Rank applicable in wartime only.

Royal marines

The Royal Marines are a separate corps of the regular forces and its members are at all times subject to the Army Act 1955. They rank with other members of the regular forces of the same title. However, when borne on the books of any of HM Ships or Naval Establishments Royal Marines are subject to the Naval Discipline Act 1957 and in these circumstances the corresponding ranks of officers of the Royal Naval and Royal Marines are:

Table A

NATO code

Royal Navy

Royal Marines

OF-6

Commodore
Captain (of six years seniority)

Brigadier
Colonel

OF-5

Captain (of less than six years seniority)

Lieutenant Colonel

OF-4

Commander

Major

OF-3

Lieutenant-Commander

Captain

OF-2

Lieutenant

OF-1

Sub-Lieutenant

Second Lieutenant

Table B

Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service

NATO code

Royal Navy

QARNNS

OF-6

Commodore
Captain (of six years seniority)

Commodore QARNNS

OF-5

Captain (of less than six years seniority)

Captain QARNNS

OF-4

Commander

Commander QARNNS

OF-3

Lieutenant-Commander

Lieutenant Commander QARNNS

OF-2

Lieutenant

Lieutenant QARNNS

OF-1

Sub-Lieutenant

Sub Lieutenant QARNNS

Nation : US

National Reference: Title 10, US Code

NATO
Code

Army

Navy (1) (2)

Air Force

OF-10

General of the Army

Fleet Admiral

General of the Air Force

OF-9

General

Admiral

General

OF-8

Lieutemamt-General

Vice-Admiral

Lieutenant General

OF-7

Major General

Rear Admiral
(upper half)

Major General

OF-6

Brigadier General

Rear-Admiral
(lower half)

Brigadier General

OF-5

Colonel

Captain

Colonel

OF-4

Lieutenant-Colonel

Commander

Lieutenant Colonel

OF-3

Major

Lieutenant-Commander

Major

OF-2

Captain

Lieutenant

Captain

OF-1

First Lieutenant

Lieutenant Junior Grade

First Lieutenant

Second Lieutenant

Ensign

Second Lieutenant

Notes

(1) Although the US Marine Corps is part of the US Navy, ranks correspond with those of the US Army, except that the US Marine Corps has no equivalent for OF-10.

(2) The Warrant Officer is a separate and distinct category of personnel in the US Forces. This rank and precedence are below those of a Second Lieutenant but above those of enlisted personnel. Consequently Warrant Officer grades cannot be included in either the "OR" of "OF" 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

Notes

BE - (1) In the Belgian Army, personnel in the armoured corps, artillery and transportation corps are known as follows:

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 Bombardier and Bombardier.

(4) Equivalents in appropriate units of the Field Forces (but not for record purposes): Trooper, Gunner, Sapper, Signalman, Guardsman, Fusilier, Rifleman, Craftman.

DA - (5) OR-9 to OR-4 are non-commisioned officers in the Danish Army.

FR - (6) Considered officially as non-officer personnel the rank of "ASPIRANT" (Reserve Officer Candidate) is placed between those of OR-9 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 Train (Transport) by that of "Maréchal des Logis".

(8) The term "Caporal" is replaced in the Armoured Corps/Cavalry, Artillery and Train (Transport) by that of "Brigadier".

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 Service:

Jäger, Panzersch?tze, Panzergrenadier,

Panzerjäger, Kanonier,

Pionier, Funker,

Sch?tze, 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 Police.

(13) Called "Wachtmeester der 1e klasse" in the Armoured Cavalry, Artillery and Royal Military Police.

(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 differences in titles of rank:

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

(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 exists the following titles which are equivalent for Private in various arms of the Service:

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 Command Sergeant Major. The individual designated as Sergeant Major of the Army takes precedence over all Command Sergeants Major and Sergeants Major. Command Sergeants Major take precedence over Sergeants Major.

(31) At the OR-8 level, another grade of rank is First Sergeant. First Sergeants take precedence over Master Sergeants.

(32) At the OR-7 level, the other grades of rank is Platoon Sergeant. Platoon Sergeants and Sergeants First Class have equal precedence.

(33) At the OR-4 level, another grade of rank is Specialist. Corporal have precedence over Specialists.

Nation : BE - BELGIUM

National Reference: a. Loi du 27 décembre 1961 portant statut des sous-officiers du cadre actif des forces terrestre, navale, aérienne et navale et du service médical.

b. Loi du 12 juillet 1973 portant statut des volontaires du cadre de carriére des forces terrestre, aérienne et navale et du service médical.

NATO
Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Adjudant-Major/

Adjudant-Majoor

Adjudant-Chef

Maître principal-Chef/

Oppermeester-Chef

Maître-principal/

Oppermeester

Adjudant-Major/

Adjudant-Majoor

Adjudant-Chef

OR-8

Adjudant

Premier-maître chef/

Eerste meesterchef

Adjudant

OR-7

Premier sergent-major/

Eerste sergeant-majoor

Premier maître/

Eerste meester

Premier sergent-major/

Eerste sergeant-majoor

OR-6

Premier Sergent-chef/

Eerste Sergeant-chef

Premier sergent/

Eerste sergeant

Maître-chef/

Meester-chef

Maître/Meester

Premier sergent-chef/

Eerste Sergeant-Chef

Premier sergent/

Eerste sergeant

OR-5

Sergent/Sergeant

Second-maître/

Tweede meester

Sergent/Sergeant

OR-4

Premier caporal-chef/

Eerste korporaal-Chef

Caporal-chef/

Korporaal-Chef

Quartier-maître-chef/

Kwartiermeester-chef

Quartier maître/

Kwartiermeester

Premier caporal-chef/

Eerste Korporaal-Chef

Caporal-chef/

Korporaal-chef

OR-3

Caporal/Korporaal

Premier matelot/

Eerste matroos

Caporal/Korporaal

OR-2

Premier soldat/

Eerste Soldaat

Matelot première classe/

Matroos Eerste Klasse

Premier soldat/

Eerste soldaat

OR-1

Soldat/Soldaat

Matelot/Matroos

Soldat/Soldaat

Nation : CA - CANADA

National Reference: National Defence Act - Section 21

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Chief Warrant Officer/

Adjudant-chef

Chief Petty Officer 1st class/

Premier maître de 1ère classe

Chief Warrant Officer/

Adjudant-chef

OR-8

Master Warrant Officer/

Adjudant-maître

Chief Petty Officer 2nd class/

Premier maître de 2ème classe

Master Warrant Officer/

Adjudant-maître

OR-7

Warrant Officer/Adjudant

Petty Officer 1st class/

Maître de 1ère classe

Warrant Officer/ Adjudant

OR-6

Sergeant/Sergent

Petty Officer 2nd class/

Maître de 2ème classe

Sergeant/Sergent

OR-5

Sergeant/Sergent (3)

Master Corporal/

Caporal chef

Petty Officer 2nd class/

Maître de 2ème classe (3)

Master Seaman/

Matelot chef

Sergeant/Sergent (3)

Master Corporal/

Caporal chef

OR-4

Corporal/Caporal

Leading Seaman/

Matelot de 1ère classe

Corporal/Caporal

OR-3

Private trained/

Soldat entraén

Able Seaman/

Matelot de 2ème classe

Private trained/

Soldat entraén

OR-2

Private Basic/Soldat rescure

Ordinary Seaman/

Matelot de 3ème classe

Private Basic/Soldat

OR-1

Private Recruit/

Soldat recure

Seaman/Matelot

Private Basic/Soldat

Notes

(1) The Navy of Canada is referred to as the "Sea Element" of the Canadian Forces. The ranks shown on this table are used on duty only but 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 - DANISH

National Reference: Law No. 325 of 28.4.1994

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Chefsergent (1)

OR-8

Seniorsergent (1)

OR-7

Oversergent (1)

OR-6

OR-5

Sergent (1)

OR-4

Korporal (1)

OR-3

Overkonstabel 1

Marinespecialist

Flyverspecialist 1 (2)

OR-2

Overkonstabel 2

Marineoverkonstabel

Flyveroverkonstabel 2

OR-1

Konstabel

Konstabelelev

Vaernepligtig menig

Marinekonstabel

Marineelev

Vaernepligtig menig

Flyverkonstabel

Flyverkonstabelelev

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 - FRANCE

National Reference: Loi 75100 du 30 octobre 1975, modifiJe.

NATO

Code

Army

Navy (1)

Air Force (1)

OR-9

Major

Adjudant-chef

Major

Maître principal

Major

Adjudant-chef

OR-8

Adjudant

Premier maître

Adjudant

OR-7

OR-6

Sergent-chef

Maître

Sergent-chef

OR-5

Sergent

Second maître

Sergent

OR-4

Caporal-chef

Quartier-maître de 1ère classe

Caporal-chef

OR-3

Caporal

Quartier-maître de 2ème classe

Caporal

OR-2

Soldat de 1ère classe

Matelot brevet?

Soldat de 1ère classe

OR-1

Soldat de 2ème classe

Matelot

Soldat de 2ème classe

Notes

* No equivalent.

(1) Considered officially as non-officer personnel, the rank of "ASPIRANT" (Reserve Officer Candidate) is placed between those of OR-9 and OF-1. Aspirants are entitled, however, to the same prerogatives as officers.

Nation : GE - GERMANY

National Reference: Anordnung des Bundespräsidenten ?ber die Dienstgrad- bezeichnungen und die Uniform der Soldaten, vom 22/02/96

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Oberstabsfeldwebel

Oberstabsbootsmann

Oberstabsfeldwebel

OR-8

Stabsfeldwebel

Hauptfeldwebel (2)

Stabsbootsmann

Hauptbootsmann (1)

Stabsfeldwebel

Hauptfeldwebel (2)

OR-7

Hauptfeldwebel (2)

Hauptbootsmann (1)

Hauptfeldwebel (2)

OR-6

Oberfeldwebel

Feldwebel (2)

Oberbootsmann

Bootsmann (1)

Oberfeldwebel

Feldwebel (2)

OR-5

Stabsunteroffizier

Unteroffizier (2)

Obermaat

Maat (1)

Stabsunteroffizier

Unteroffizier (2)

OR-4

Oberstabsgefreiter

Stabsgefreiter

Oberstabsgefreiter

Stabsgefreiter

Oberstabsgefreiter

Stabsgefreiter

OR-3

Hauptgefreiter

Obergefreiter

Hauptgefreiter

Obergefreiter

Hauptgefreiter

Obergefreiter

OR-2

Gefreiter

OR-1

Grenadier

Matrose

Flieger

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 - GREECE

National Reference: A.R. 20-1, 3.70

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Anthypaspistis

Anthypaspistis (1)

OR-8

OR-7

Archilochias

Archikelefstis

Archisminias

OR-6

Epilochias

Epikelestis

Episminias

OR-5

Lochias

Kelefstis

Sminias

OR-4

Dekanefs

Diopos

Hyposminias

OR-3

Hypodekanephs

Yposminias

OR-2

Naphtisa

OR-1

Stratiotis

Naftis

Sminitis

Notes

* No equivalent

(1) Equivalent rank of Army Nurse Corps:

Anthypaspistis Adelphi Nossokomos

Nation : IT - ITALY

al Reference: Legge 31.7.54, n. 599.

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Aiutante di Battaglia

Maresciallo Maggiore

Capo 1e classe "SC"

Capo 1e classe

Maresciallo 1e classe "SC"

Maresciallo 1e classe

OR-8

Maresciallo Capo

Capo 2e classe

Maresciallo 2e classe

OR-7

Maresciallo Ordinario

Capo 3e classe

Maresciallo 3e classe

OR-6

Sergente Maggiore

Secondo Capo

Sergente Maggiore

OR-5

Sergente

OR-4

Caporale Maggiore

Sottocapo

1er Aviere

OR-3

Caporale

Aviere Scelto

OR-2

Comune di 1e classe

OR-1

Soldato

Comune di 2e classe

Aviere

Notes

L No equivalent.

Nation : LA - LATVIA

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Galvenais virsser?ants

Galvenais bocmanis

Galvenais virsser?ants

OR-8

Augstākais virsser?ants

Augstākais bocmanis

Augstākais virsser?ants

OR-7

Vecākais virsser?ants

Vecākais bocmanis

Vecākais virsser?ants

OR-6

Virsser?ants

Bocmanis

Virsser?ants

OR-5

Ser?ants

OR-4

Kaprālis

OR-3

Di?kareivis

Di?matrozis

Di?kareivis

OR-2

Kareivis

Matrozis

Kareivis

OR-1

Nation : NL - NETHERLANDS

National Reference: Koninklijk Besluit van 20 juni 1956, nr 35 (Staatsblad 361).

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9 and

OR-8

Adjudant-onderofficier

OR-7

Sergeant-majoor

OR-6

Sergeant der 1e klasse

Sergeant

Sergeant der 1e klasse

OR-5

Sergeant

OR-4

Korporaal der 1e klasse

Korporaal

Korporaal der 1e klasse

OR-3

Korporaal

OR-2

Soldaat der 1e klasse

Matroos der 1e klasse

Matroos der 2e klasse

Soldaat der 1e klasse

OR-1

Soldaat

Matroos der 3e klasse

Soldaat

Nation : NO - NORWAY

National Reference: st prp 141 1973/74

KtF Avd I 21 Sep 1977

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

OR-8

OR-7

OR-6

OR-5

Sersjant (1)

Grenader (2)

Kvartermester (1)

Matros (2)

Sersjant (1)

Grenader (2)

OR-4

Korporal (3)

Ledende Menig (3)

Korporal (3)

OR-3

OR-2

OR-1

Menig

Flysoldat

Notes

* No equivalent.

(1) Sersjants and Kvartermester are national ranks held by officer candidates during their period of duty.

(2) A Grenader/Matros is subordinate to sersjant/kvartermester. Enlisted for min. 3 years, given education as specialist. A Grenader/Matros qualifies as OR-5 only when required during NATO service abroad.

(3) A Korporal/Ledende Menig could qualify as OR-5.

Nation : PO - PORTUGAL

National Reference: Decreto-Lei 891/76, 30th November 1976

Decreto-Lei 732/76, 15th October 1976

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Sargento-Mor

OR-8

Sargento-Chefe

OR-7

Sargento-Adjudante

OR-6

Primeiro-Sargento

OR-5

Segundo-Sargento

Furriel

Segundo-Sargento

Sub-Sargento

Segundo-Sargento

Furriel

OR-4

Primeiro-Cabo

Cabo

Primeiro-Cabo

OR-3

Segundo-Cabo

Primeiro-Marinheiro

Segundo-Marinheiro

Segundo-Cabo

OR-2

Soldado

Primeiro-Grumete

Segundo-Grumete

Soldado

OR-1

Soldado-Recruta

Segundo-Grumete

Sem Especialidade

Soldado-Recruta

Nation : SP - SPAIN

National Reference:

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Suboficial Mayor

Subteniente

Suboficial Mayor

Subteniente

Suboficial Mayor

Subteniente

OR-8

Brigada

OR-7

Sargento 1

OR-6

Sargento

OR-5

Cabo 1 (1)

OR-4

Cabo 1 (2)

OR-3

Cabo Profesional

Cabo (3)

Cabo Profesional

Cabo (3)

Cabo Profesional

Cabo (3)

OR-2

Soldado Profesional

OR-1

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 comply with the military compulsory service.

Nation : TU - TURKEY

National Reference: T.S.K. IÇ HIZMET KANUNU VE YNETMELII

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Astsubay Kidemli

Ba Çavu

Astsubay Kidemli

Ba Çavu

OR-8

Astsubay Ba Çavu

Astsubay Kidemli

Ba Çavu

Astsubay Ba Çavu

OR-7

Astsubay Kidemli

¸stçavu

Astsubay ¸stçavu

Astsubay Kidemli

¸stçavu

Astsubay ¸stçavu

Astsubay Kidemli

¸stçavu

Astsubay ¸stçavu

OR-6

Astsubay Kidemli

Çavu

Astsubay Çavu

Astsubay Kidemli

Çavu

Astsubay Çavu

Astsubay Kidemli

Çavu

Astsubay Çavu

OR-5

Çavu

Mukellef Çavu

Çavu

OR-4

Onbasi

OR-3

Ikinci Yileri

Er (12-20 aylek)

OR-2

Birinci Yileri

Er (4-12 Aylek)

OR-1

Er.

Egetem eri

Er (1-4 Aylek)

Er.

Notes

* No equivalent.

Nation : UK - UNITED KINGDOM

National Reference: Queen's Regulations (QRs)

Royal Navy QR J 0381

Army QR J 2.042

Royal Air Force QR J 126

NATO

Code

Army

Including RM and QARANC

(3) (4)

Navy (2) (6)

Air Force

including PMRAFNS

(4)

OR-9

Warrant Officer Class I

Regiment Sergeant Major RM

Warrant Officer

Master Aircrew (3.d.)

OR-8

Warrant Officer Class II

Quartermaster Sergeant RM (6)

OR-7

Staff Sergeant

Colour Sergeant RM

Chief Petty Officer

Flight Sergeant

Chief Technician

OR-6 &

OR-5 (5)

Sergeant

Petty Officer

Sergeant

OR-4

Corporal

Leading Rating (but junior to military rank of corporal)

Corporal

OR-3

Lance Corporal

OR-2

Private

Able Rating

Ordinary Rating

Junior Technician

Senior Aircraftman

Leading Aircraftman

OR-1

Private (Class 4)

Marine

Junior Rating

Aircraftman

Notes

* No equivalent.

(1) NCOs in the United Kingdom Armed Forces are called senior non-commissioned officers in OR-5 to 9 inclusive and junior non-commissioned officers in OR-3 and 4.

(2) The special position of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service (QARNNS) is in Table A below.

(3) In various corps, titles given may be different from the basic military titles but personnel are of equivalent rank, for example:

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 vis: Master Engineer, Master Air Electronics Operator, Master Air Loadmaster, Master Signaller.

(4) In performance of their duties nursing personnel and members of QARNNS, Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) and Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service (PMRAFNS) use the professional title of nurse, staff nurse, etc., within the clinical environment.

(5) It is emphasized that the UK will appoint Sergeants or Corporals to OR-5 posts, to meet the requirements set out in the job description concerned, in accordance with paragraph 8 of the STANAG.

Table A

NATO code

Royal Navy (6)

QARNNS (4) (5)

OR-9

Warrant Officer

Warrant Officer (RGN (EN(G)

OR-8

Charge Chief

Artificer

OR-7

Chief Petty Officer

Chief Petty (RGN Officer (EN(G)

OR-6 & OR-5

Petty Officer

Petty Officer (RGN (EN(G)

OR-4

Leading Rating

Leading Rating (RGN (EN(G)

OR-3

OR-2

Able Rating
Ordinary Rating

SN/EN(G)
PSN/PPN

OR-1

Junior Rating

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 complementing purposes. Charge Chiefs are substantive CPO's, who receive enhanced rates of pay and wear an appropriate badge to denote their skill level. OR-8 equivalence does NOT confer WO2 status.

Nation : US - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

National Reference: Title 10, U.S. Code.

NATO

Code

Army

Navy

Air Force

OR-9

Sergeant-Major (2)

Master Chief Petty Officer (1) (2)

Chief Master Sergeant (2)

OR-8

Master Sergeant

Senior Chief Petty Officer (1)

Senior Master Sergeant

OR-7

Sergeant First Class

Chief Petty Officer (1)

Master Sergeant

OR-6

Staff Sergeant

Petty Officer First Class

Technical Sergeant

OR-5

Sergeant

Petty Officer Second Class

Staff Sergeant

OR-4

Corporal

Petty Officer Third Class

Senior Airman/Sergeant

OR-3

Private 1st Class

Seaman (1)

Airman First Class

OR-2

Private E.2

Seaman Apprentice

Airman

OR-1

Private E.1

Seaman Recruit

Basic Airman

Notes

(1) Although the US Marine Corps is part of the US Navy, ranks correspond with those of the US Army, except for the following:

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 who cannot be considered for NATO position coding purposes. This 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