The Royal Danish Air Force ranks follow the NATO system of ranks and insignia, as does the rest of the

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. The ranks used are based on the

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, with some minor changes. For example, three strips in the RAF is an OF-4, while only an OF-3 in Denmark.

Current ranks

Officers

The highest officer's rank is OF-9 (General) which is reserved for the

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(only when this seat is occupied by an Air Force officer). Similarly, OF-8 (Lieutenant general) is reserved for the Vice Chief of Defence. OF-7 (Major general) is used by the chief of the Air Staff and OF-6 (Brigadegeneral) by the chief of a brigade as well as keepers of high-office positions.

Other ranks

The rank insignia of

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s and enlisted personnel.

Additional ranks

Clerical personnel

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Historical ranks

Officer ranks

Other ranks

References

External links

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