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Comparative Military Ranks
This article is a list of various nations' armed forces ranking designations. Comparisons are made between the different systems used by nations to categorize the hierarchy of an armed force compared to another. Several of these lists mention '' NATO rank reference codes''. These are used for easy comparison among NATO countries. Links to comparison charts can be found below. References to modern military Albania * Military ranks of Albania Angola * Military ranks of Angola Argentina * Military ranks of Argentina Australia * Australian Defence Force ranks * Royal Australian Navy ranks and uniforms * Australian Army officer rank insignia; Australian Army other ranks insignia * Ranks of the RAAF Austria * Ranks of the Austrian Bundesheer Armenia * Military ranks of Armenia Azerbaijan * Military ranks of Azerbaijan Bahrain *Military ranks of Bahrain Bangladesh * Ranks of Bangladesh Army * Ranks and insignia of Bangladesh Navy * Bangladesh Air Force rank insignia Belarus ...
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Sovereign State
A sovereign state is a State (polity), state that has the highest authority over a territory. It is commonly understood that Sovereignty#Sovereignty and independence, a sovereign state is independent. When referring to a specific polity, the term "country" may also refer to a constituent country, or a dependent territory. A sovereign state (polity), state is required to have a permanent population, defined territory, a government not under another, and the capacity to International relations, interact with other sovereign states. In actual practice, recognition or non-recognition by other states plays an important role in determining the status of a country. List of states with limited recognition, Unrecognized states often have difficulty engaging in Diplomacy, diplomatic relations with other sovereign states. History Since the end of the 19th century, almost the entire globe has been divided into sections (countries) with more or less defined borders assigned to different sta ...
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Military Ranks Of Azerbaijan
The Military ranks of Azerbaijan are the military insignia used by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. Being a former member of Soviet Union, Azerbaijan shares a rank structure similar to that of Russia; however, the insignia used for its ranks had been increasingly being influenced by Turkey. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Student officer ranks Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officer A non-commissioned officer (NCO) is an enlisted rank, enlisted leader, petty officer, or in some cases warrant officer, who does not hold a Commission (document), commission. Non-commissioned officers usually earn their position of authority b ...s and enlisted personnel. Enlisted (1990-2001) The rank insignia for NCOs and enlisted personnel from 1990 to 2001. References External links * {{Military ranks by country Ranks ...
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Military Ranks Of The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces
The military ranks of Cambodia are the military insignia used by the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Student officer ranks Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and Enlisted rank, enlisted personnel. See also * Military ranks of the People's Republic of Kampuchea * Military ranks of the Khmer Republic References External links

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Military Ranks Of Bulgaria
The Military ranks of Bulgaria are the military insignia used by the Bulgarian Armed Forces. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. References External links * * {{Bulgaria topics Bulgaria Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea. Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey t ... Military of Bulgaria ...
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Military Ranks Of Brazil
The military ranks of Brazil are the military insignia used by the Brazilian Armed Forces. The insignia and ranks of the Brazilian military are defined by Act no. 6880 of December 9, 1980.Act no. 6880 of December 9, 1980. Air Force ranks date from 1941, when the Brazilian Air Force was organized as a merger of the Navy's Aeronaval Force and the Army's Aviation Service. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. The shoulder epaulette pads from Navy and Air Force indicate both rank and specialty branch. The air force examples below are shown without branch designation marks on the epaulettes, with the exception of the ranks of Marshal of the Air Force and Air Chief Marshal, which can only be occupied by aviators. Army shoulder pads do not represent branch, as this is indicated elsewhere in the uniform like on the cuff and sleeves of the dress and everyday uniforms.BRASIL. Lei nº 14.751, de 12 de dezembro de 2023. Art. 18. Diário Oficial da União: se ...
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Military Ranks Of Botswana
The military ranks of Botswana are those of the Botswana Defence Force. As a landlocked country, Botswana has no navy. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Student officer ranks Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. References External links * {{Military ranks by country Botswana and the Commonwealth of Nations Botswana Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70 percent of its territory part of the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the sou ... Ranks ...
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Military Ranks And Insignia Of Bosnia And Herzegovina
Military rank system and military insignia of Bosnia and Herzegovina shows the military rank system and insignias used by the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina that existed from 1992 to 2005 and the current Armed Forces of Bosnia-Herzegovina (OSBIH - ''Oružane Snage Bosne i Hercegovine'') that exists from 2006 to present. The ranks are defined in Article 155, Article 156, Article 157 and Article 158 of the Law on Service in the Armed Forces of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Current ranks Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and Enlisted rank, enlisted personnel. Historical ranks Rank insignia in the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina were (firstly proposed) to be worn on the shoulders, sleeve and cap, later on, the shoulders and left side (of the chest) of uniform,Odluka o izmjenama i dopunama Pravila o vojnim uniformama, zastavama, oznakama činova, rodova i dužnosti ...
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Military Ranks Of Bolivia
The Armed Forces of Bolivia has four main branches: Army, Navy, Air Force and the National Police Force. Each of the four branches has a similar structure, each having four pay grades: non-commissioned officers, senior non-commissioned officers, commissioned officers and general staff. However, the SNCO roles vary depending on the branch; some of these hold specialisations. Army The Army trains all its personnel in the following: * Army NCO School, Sucre * Military College of Bolivia, La Paz Officer ranks Enlisted ranks Navy Despite being a landlocked country, Bolivia has a large quantity of rivers and lakes which the majority of their naval operations take place on, one example of this is Lake Titicaca, which is shared between Bolivia and Peru. The Navy, unlike the other three branches, has different specialisations for the NCOs and SNCOs once they reach the rank of 'seaman'. Once a specialisation has been achieved, the sailors' insignia will be adjusted slightly, t ...
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Military Ranks Of Bhutan
The Military ranks of Bhutan are the military insignia used by the Military of Bhutan. Bhutan is a landlocked country, and does therefore not possess a navy. Additionally, Bhutan does not have an air force. India is responsible for military training, arms supplies and the air defense of Bhutan. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. References External links * {{Military ranks by country Bhutan Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia, in the Eastern Himalayas between China to the north and northwest and India to the south and southeast. With a population of over 727,145 and a territory of , ... Military of Bhutan ...
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Belgian Military Ranks
The Belgian military ranks are the military insignia used by the Belgian Armed Forces. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Ranks at the Royal Military Academy Notes: * Student-Officers attain the rank of Corporal, CCO after completing their military initiation phase ("MIP" ). * Student-Officers attain the rank of Sergeant, CCO after the first winter camp when they complete the training at the 'individual' level and start their training at the 'team' and 'squad' level. * Student-Officers take an oath after they receive their bachelor's degree and successfully complete their 'second native language' exam, thus becoming Officer-Students and attaining the rank of Lieutenant, CCO or branch equivalent. Enlisted ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. Notes *CSM is an appointment at the Company level for individuals with the rank of First Sergeant or higher. Its insignia is that of the normal rank with a ...
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Military Ranks Of Belarus
The Military ranks of Belarus are the military insignia used by the Armed Forces of Belarus. Being a former member of Soviet Union, Belarus shares a rank structure similar to that of Russia. Belarus is a landlocked country, and does not possess a navy. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. References External links * {{Armed Forces of Belarus Belarus Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Belarus spans an a ...
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Bangladesh Air Force Rank Insignia
The Military ranks of Bangladesh are the military insignia used by the Bangladesh Armed Forces. Bangladeshi rank structure is similar to that of the United Kingdom except for general officer ranks. Bangladesh Army has junior commissioned officer rank system like India and Pakistan. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. Other appointments Sergeants holds key appointments in companies, batteries (company equivalent of artillery), infantry battalions and artillery regiments, e.g. Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQMS), Regimental Sergeant Major Regimental sergeant major (RSM) is an appointment that may be held by a warrant officer (WO) in the British Army, the Royal Marines, and the armies of many other Commonwealth and former Commonwealth nations. It is also an actual rank in the Iri ... (RSM), persons holding these appointments have separate rank insignia ...
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