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Ranks· 🇦🇹 Austria

Austria vs Estonia Military Ranks

The Austrian Army has 21 ranks — 11 officer and 10 enlisted — from Rekrut up to General. Below: all 21 ranks across 1 branch (Army), aligned tier by tier with their Estonian equivalents.

Branches
1
Ranks documented
21
Active personnel
22K

Army

Rank Ladder Highest first · 19 of 21 matched
🇦🇹 Austria · Army NATO code
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Officers
Austria Army General insignia General OF-9 General Estonia Army Kindral insignia Kindral
Austria Army Generalleutnant insignia Generalleutnant OF-8 Lieutenant General Estonia Army Kindralleitnant insignia Kindralleitnant
Austria Army Generalmajor insignia Generalmajor OF-7 Major General Estonia Army Kindralmajor insignia Kindralmajor
Austria Army Brigadier insignia Brigadier OF-6 Brigadier General Estonia Army Brigaadikindral insignia Brigaadikindral
Austria Army Oberst insignia Oberst OF-5 Colonel Estonia Army Kolonel insignia Kolonel
Austria Army Oberstleutnant insignia Oberstleutnant OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel Estonia Army Kolonelleitnant insignia Kolonelleitnant
Austria Army Major insignia Major OF-3 Major / Commandant Estonia Army Major insignia Major
Austria Army Hauptmann insignia Hauptmann OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant Estonia Army Kapten insignia Kapten
Austria Army Oberleutnant insignia Oberleutnant OF-1 Lieutenant Estonia Army Leitnant insignia Leitnant Estonia Army Nooremleitnant insignia Nooremleitnant Estonia Army Lipnik insignia Lipnik
Austria Army Leutnant insignia Leutnant OF-1 Lieutenant Estonia Army Leitnant insignia Leitnant Estonia Army Nooremleitnant insignia Nooremleitnant Estonia Army Lipnik insignia Lipnik
Austria Army Fähnrich insignia Fähnrich OF-D Student Officer –
Enlisted ranks
Austria Army Vizeleutnant insignia Vizeleutnant OR-9 Sergeant Major Estonia Army Ülemveebel insignia Ülemveebel Estonia Army Staabiveebel insignia Staabiveebel
Austria Army Offiziersstellvertreter insignia Offiziersstellvertreter OR-9 Sergeant Major Estonia Army Ülemveebel insignia Ülemveebel Estonia Army Staabiveebel insignia Staabiveebel
Austria Army Oberstabswachtmeister insignia Oberstabswachtmeister OR-8 1st Sergeant Estonia Army Vanemveebel insignia Vanemveebel
Austria Army Stabswachtmeister insignia Stabswachtmeister OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class Estonia Army Veebel insignia Veebel
Austria Army Oberwachtmeister insignia Oberwachtmeister OR-6 Staff Sergeant Estonia Army Nooremveebel insignia Nooremveebel
Austria Army Wachtmeister insignia Wachtmeister OR-5 Sergeant Estonia Army Vanemseersant insignia Vanemseersant
Austria Army Zugsführer insignia Zugsführer OR-4 Corporal Estonia Army Seersant insignia Seersant Estonia Army Nooremseersant insignia Nooremseersant
Austria Army Korporal insignia Korporal OR-3 Private 1st Class –
Austria Army Gefreiter insignia Gefreiter OR-2 Private Estonia Army Kapral insignia Kapral
Austria Army Rekrut insignia Rekrut OR-1 Private Estonia Army Reamees insignia Reamees

Overview

  • Land Forces (Landstreitkräfte): Conducts ground operations, mechanized warfare, and territorial defense. The component is organized into four combat brigades—including infantry, mechanized infantry, and mountain warfare units—and nine provincial military commands. It operates armored systems such as Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and Ulan infantry fighting vehicles.
  • Air Force (Luftstreitkräfte): Operates fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to monitor national airspace and support ground maneuvers. Headquarters are located in Salzburg. Main platforms include Eurofighter Typhoon interceptors, C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, and AW169 multi-purpose helicopters.
  • Special Forces (Spezialeinsatzkräfte): Conducts direct action, special reconnaissance, and counter-terrorism. Based in Wiener Neustadt, the component's operational core is the Jagdkommando. It deploys for hostage rescue and unconventional warfare missions both domestically and in international operations.
  • Cyber Forces (Cyber-Kräfte): Secures and protects military information and communication technology networks. Managed by Directorate 6 (ICT & Cyber), the branch conducts electronic warfare and defensive cyber operations. It maintains secure data transmission and system integrity across all operational domains.
  • Joint Force Organization: Austria has no navy, marine corps, or coast guard due to its landlocked geography. The military operates under constitutional neutrality, employing a militia-based reserve system (Miliz) and compulsory six-month conscription to support active-duty personnel.
Austria Military
Austria military personnel in dress uniforms
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