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Modern militaries all use similar schema of [[military | Modern militaries all use similar schema of [[military rank]]s.<ref name=McClellanMuseum/> Modern navies use '''naval ranks''' that are of comparable seniority to the ranks used by armies and air forces. | ||
Modern navies use '''naval ranks''' that are of comparable seniority to the ranks used by armies and air forces. | |||
The most senior naval ranks, collectively called "flag ranks", include ''' | The most senior naval ranks, collectively called "flag ranks", include '''Fleet Admiral''' or '''Admiral of the Fleet''', '''Admirals '''Vice admiral|Vice Admirals''', '''rear admiral|Rear Admirals''' and '''commodore|Commodores''', | ||
have comparable seniority to Generals in the Army or Air Force. These ranks may have command of fleets, squadrons or task forces composed of multiple vessels. | have comparable seniority to Generals in the Army or Air Force. These ranks may have command of fleets, squadrons or task forces composed of multiple vessels. | ||
The other | The other commissioned ranks in modern navies include '''Captain''', '''Commander''', '''Lieutenant Commander''' and '''Lieutenant'''. | ||
These are roughly comparable seniority to the army ranks '''Colonel''', '''Lieutenant Colonel''', '''Major''', '''Captain''' and '''Lieutenant'''. | These are roughly comparable seniority to the army ranks '''Colonel''', '''Lieutenant Colonel''', '''Major''', '''Captain''' and '''Lieutenant'''. | ||
Depending on the country, commissioned officers generally have training at the University level. | Depending on the country, commissioned officers generally have training at the University level. | ||
===Branch=== | ===Branch=== | ||
Most countries distinguish officers qualified for ship command from those who are technical specialists. In the | Most countries distinguish officers qualified for ship command from those who are technical specialists. In the Royal Navy, the command track has been the "seaman" branch. The United States Navy calls this "line". | ||
===Comparative ranks=== | ===Comparative ranks=== | ||
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! Notes | ! Notes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Fleet admiral or Admiral of the Fleet | ||
| OF-10 | | OF-10 | ||
| O-11 | | O-11 | ||
| | | | ||
| | | Field Marshal or General of the Army | ||
| Rarely used, and usually wartime only | | Rarely used, and usually wartime only | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Admiral | ||
|OF-9 | |OF-9 | ||
| O-10 | | O-10 | ||
| | | | ||
| | | General, Colonel General | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Vice admiral | ||
| OF-8 | | OF-8 | ||
| O-9 | | O-9 | ||
| | | | ||
| | |Lieutenant general, General of branch, Air Marshal | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Rear admiral | ||
| OF-7 | | OF-7 | ||
| O-8 | | O-8 | ||
| Rear Admiral of the Upper Half | | Rear Admiral of the Upper Half | ||
| | | Major general, lieutenant general*, Air Vice Marshal | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Commodore** | ||
| Rear Admiral of the Lower Half | | Rear Admiral of the Lower Half | ||
| OF-6 | | OF-6 | ||
| O-7 | | O-7 | ||
|Brigadier, | |Brigadier, brigadier general|Brigadier General, Air Commodore | ||
| Very complex usages; not present in all navies | | Very complex usages; not present in all navies | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Captain (naval) | ||
| OF-5 | | OF-5 | ||
| O-6 | | O-6 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | | Commander | ||
| OF-4 | | OF-4 | ||
| O-5 | | O-5 | ||
| Frigate Captain, ''Fregattenkaptain'', Captain 2nd Rank | | Frigate Captain, ''Fregattenkaptain'', Captain 2nd Rank | ||
| | | Lieutenant colonel, Wing Commander | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Lieutenant commander | ||
| OF-3 or OF-4 | | OF-3 or OF-4 | ||
| O-4 | | O-4 | ||
| ''Capitaine de corvette'', Corvette Captain, ''Korvettenkkaptain'', Captain 3rd Rank | | ''Capitaine de corvette'', Corvette Captain, ''Korvettenkkaptain'', Captain 3rd Rank | ||
| | | Major | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Lieutenant (naval forces) | ||
| OF-3 | | OF-3 | ||
| O-3 | | O-3 | ||
| ''Kapitanleutnant'' | | ''Kapitanleutnant'' | ||
| | | Captain (land forces) | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Lieutenant junior grade | ||
| OF-1 | | OF-1 | ||
| O-2 | | O-2 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | | Ensign (naval forces) | ||
| OF-1 | | OF-1 | ||
| O-1 | | O-1 | ||
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Warrant officer structures vary among nations, but, in general, they are technical specialists who have limited or no command functions. | Warrant officer structures vary among nations, but, in general, they are technical specialists who have limited or no command functions. | ||
==Non-commissioned officers== | ==Non-commissioned officers== | ||
Modern navies also employ various | Modern navies also employ various non-commissioned officers, '''petty officers'''-- individuals who may be very skilled and experienced, but have different functions. A petty officer is responsible for the training and preparation of individuals in units, or in carrying out increasingly complex functions. | ||
In most navies, petty officers have both a '''rank''' and a '''rating'''. The rank shows their level of authority, while the rating identifies their specialization. | In most navies, petty officers have both a '''rank''' and a '''rating'''. The rank shows their level of authority, while the rating identifies their specialization. | ||
==Seamen== | ==Seamen== | ||
'''Seamen''' are the most junior enlisted personnel in many modern navies, roughly equivalent to a private in modern armies. | '''Seamen''' are the most junior enlisted personnel in many modern navies, roughly equivalent to a private in modern armies. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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<ref name=McClellanMuseum> | |||
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| url = http://media.defense.gov/2011/Jan/11/2001330017/-1/-1/0/Why%20is%20the%20Colonel%20called%20Kernal.pdf | |||
| title = Why is the Colonel called "kernal"? The origin of the ranks and rank insignia now used by the United States armed forces | |||
| publisher = [[McClellan Aviation Museum]] | |||
| author = Raymond Oliver | |||
| date = August 1983 | |||
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| accessdate = 2011-04-22 | |||
| archivedate = 2021-05-07 | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:49, 8 December 2024
Modern militaries all use similar schema of military ranks.[1] Modern navies use naval ranks that are of comparable seniority to the ranks used by armies and air forces.
The most senior naval ranks, collectively called "flag ranks", include Fleet Admiral or Admiral of the Fleet, Admirals Vice admiral|Vice Admirals, rear admiral|Rear Admirals and commodore|Commodores, have comparable seniority to Generals in the Army or Air Force. These ranks may have command of fleets, squadrons or task forces composed of multiple vessels.
The other commissioned ranks in modern navies include Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander and Lieutenant. These are roughly comparable seniority to the army ranks Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Captain and Lieutenant.
Depending on the country, commissioned officers generally have training at the University level.
Branch
Most countries distinguish officers qualified for ship command from those who are technical specialists. In the Royal Navy, the command track has been the "seaman" branch. The United States Navy calls this "line".
Comparative ranks
Rank | NATO designation [2] | U.S. designation | Other names | Usual army/air equivalent | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fleet admiral or Admiral of the Fleet | OF-10 | O-11 | Field Marshal or General of the Army | Rarely used, and usually wartime only | |
Admiral | OF-9 | O-10 | General, Colonel General | ||
Vice admiral | OF-8 | O-9 | Lieutenant general, General of branch, Air Marshal | ||
Rear admiral | OF-7 | O-8 | Rear Admiral of the Upper Half | Major general, lieutenant general*, Air Vice Marshal | |
Commodore** | Rear Admiral of the Lower Half | OF-6 | O-7 | Brigadier General, Air Commodore | Very complex usages; not present in all navies |
Captain (naval) | OF-5 | O-6 | Ship Captain, Captain 1st Rank | Colonel | |
Commander | OF-4 | O-5 | Frigate Captain, Fregattenkaptain, Captain 2nd Rank | Lieutenant colonel, Wing Commander | |
Lieutenant commander | OF-3 or OF-4 | O-4 | Capitaine de corvette, Corvette Captain, Korvettenkkaptain, Captain 3rd Rank | Major | |
Lieutenant (naval forces) | OF-3 | O-3 | Kapitanleutnant | Captain (land forces) | |
Lieutenant junior grade | OF-1 | O-2 | Leutnant zur see, | First lieutenant, senior lieutenant | |
Ensign (naval forces) | OF-1 | O-1 | Sous-lieutenant, Onderluitenant | Second lieutenant |
Warrant officers
Warrant officer structures vary among nations, but, in general, they are technical specialists who have limited or no command functions.
Non-commissioned officers
Modern navies also employ various non-commissioned officers, petty officers-- individuals who may be very skilled and experienced, but have different functions. A petty officer is responsible for the training and preparation of individuals in units, or in carrying out increasingly complex functions.
In most navies, petty officers have both a rank and a rating. The rank shows their level of authority, while the rating identifies their specialization.
Seamen
Seamen are the most junior enlisted personnel in many modern navies, roughly equivalent to a private in modern armies.
References
- ↑ Raymond Oliver. Why is the Colonel called "kernal"? The origin of the ranks and rank insignia now used by the United States armed forces, McClellan Aviation Museum, August 1983. Retrieved on 2011-04-22.
- ↑ NATO codes for grades of military personnel: Agreed English texts, 1992, NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 2116