Belgium vs Belarus Military Ranks Compared

Army

Rank Ladder Highest first · 20 of 24 matched

🇧🇪 Belgium · Army	NATO code	Equivalent in
Officers
Generaal / Général	OF-9 General	–
Luitenant-generaal / Lieutenant général	OF-8 Lieutenant General	Ґенэрал-палкоўнік Gjeneral-palkoŭnik
Generaal-majoor / Général-major	OF-7 Major General	Ґенэрал-лейтэнант Gjeneral-liejtenant
Brigadegeneraal / Général de Brigade	OF-6 Brigadier General	Ґенэрал-маёр Gjeneral-major
Kolonel / Colonel	OF-5 Colonel	Палкоўнік Palkoŭnik
Luitenant-kolonel / Lieutenant-colonel	OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel	Падпалкоўнік Padpalkoŭnik
Majoor / Major	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Маёр Major
Kapitein-commandant / Capitaine-commandant	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Маёр Major
Kapitein / Capitaine	OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant	Капітан Kapitan
Luitenant / Lieutenant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Старшы лейтэнант Staršy liejtenant Лейтэнант Liejtenant Малодшы лейтэнант Malodšy liejtenant
Onderluitenant / Sous-lieutenant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Старшы лейтэнант Staršy liejtenant Лейтэнант Liejtenant Малодшы лейтэнант Malodšy liejtenant
Aspirant / Aspirant	OF-D Student Officer	–
Enlisted ranks
Adjudant-majoor / Adjudant-major	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Старшы прапаршчык Staršy praparščyk
Adjudant-chef / Adjudant-chef	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Старшы прапаршчык Staršy praparščyk
Adjudant / Adjudant	OR-8 1st Sergeant	Прапаршчык Praparščyk Старшына Staršyna
1ste sergeant-majoor / 1er sergeant-major	OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class	Старшы сяржант Staršy siaržant
1ste sergeant-chef / 1er sergeant-chef	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Сяржант Siaržant
1ste sergeant / 1er sergeant	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Сяржант Siaržant
Sergeant / Sergeant	OR-5 Sergeant	Малодшы сяржант Malodšy siaržant
1ste korporaal-chef / 1er caporal-chef	OR-4 Corporal	Яфрэйтар Jafrejtar
Korporaal-chef / Caporal-chef	OR-4 Corporal	Яфрэйтар Jafrejtar
Korporaal / Caporal	OR-3 Private 1st Class	–
1ste soldaat / 1er soldat	OR-2 Private	–
Soldaat / Soldat	OR-1 Private	Радавы Radavy

Navy

Rank Ladder Highest first · 20 of 24 matched

🇧🇪 Belgium · Navy	NATO code	Equivalent in Belarus has no Navy — equivalents from its Army.
Officers
Admiraal / Amiral / Admiral	OF-9 General	–
Vice-admiraal / Vice-amiral / Vizeadmiral	OF-8 Lieutenant General	Ґенэрал-палкоўнік Gjeneral-palkoŭnik
Divisieadmiraal / Amiral de division / Divisionsadmiral	OF-7 Major General	Ґенэрал-лейтэнант Gjeneral-liejtenant
Flottieljeadmiraal / Amiral de flottille / Flotillenadmiral	OF-6 Brigadier General	Ґенэрал-маёр Gjeneral-major
Kapitein-ter-zee / Capitaine de vaisseau / Kapitän zur See	OF-5 Colonel	Палкоўнік Palkoŭnik
Fregatkapitein / Capitaine de frégate / Fregattenkapitän	OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel	Падпалкоўнік Padpalkoŭnik
Korvetkapitein / Capitaine de corvette / Korvettenkapitän	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Маёр Major
Luitenant-ter-zee 1ste klasse / Lieutenant de vaisseau de 1re classe / Linienschiffsleutnant 1. klasse	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Маёр Major
Luitenant-ter-zee / Lieutenant de vaisseau / Linienschiffsleutnant	OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant	Капітан Kapitan
Vaandrig-ter-zee / Enseigne de vaisseau / Seefahnrich	OF-1 Lieutenant	Старшы лейтэнант Staršy liejtenant Лейтэнант Liejtenant Малодшы лейтэнант Malodšy liejtenant
Vaandrig-ter-zee 2de klasse / Enseigne de vaisseau de 2e classe / Seefahnrich 2. klasse	OF-1 Lieutenant	Старшы лейтэнант Staršy liejtenant Лейтэнант Liejtenant Малодшы лейтэнант Malodšy liejtenant
Aspirant der marine / Aspirant de marine / Aspirant von marine	OF-D Student Officer	–
Enlisted ranks
Oppermeester-Chef / Maître principal-Chef / Chefhauptmeister	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Старшы прапаршчык Staršy praparščyk
Oppermeester / Maître-principal / Hauptmeister	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Старшы прапаршчык Staršy praparščyk
Eerste meesterchef / Premier-maître chef / Erster Chefmeister	OR-8 1st Sergeant	Прапаршчык Praparščyk Старшына Staršyna
Eerste meester / Premier maître / Erster Meister	OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class	Старшы сяржант Staršy siaržant
Meester-chef / Maître-chef / Meister-Chef	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Сяржант Siaržant
Meester / Maître / Meister	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Сяржант Siaržant
Tweede meester / Second-maître / Zweiter Meister	OR-5 Sergeant	Малодшы сяржант Malodšy siaržant
Eerste kwartiermeester-chef / 1er Quartier-maître-chef / 1er Oberquartiermeister	OR-4 Corporal	Яфрэйтар Jafrejtar
Kwartiermeester-chef / Quartier-maître-chef / Oberquartiermeister	OR-4 Corporal	Яфрэйтар Jafrejtar
Kwartiermeester / Quartier maître / Quartiermeister	OR-3 Private 1st Class	–
Eerste matroos / Premier matelot / 1er Matrose	OR-2 Private	–
Matroos / Matelot / Matrose	OR-1 Private	Радавы Radavy

Air Force

Rank Ladder Highest first · 20 of 24 matched

🇧🇪 Belgium · Air Force	NATO code	Equivalent in
Officers
Generaal / Général / General	OF-9 General	–
Luitenant-generaal / Lieutenant général / Generalleutnant	OF-8 Lieutenant General	Ґенэрал-палкоўнік Gjeneral-palkoŭnik
Generaal-majoor / Général-major / Generalmajor	OF-7 Major General	Ґенэрал-лейтэнант Gjeneral-liejtenant
Brigadegeneraal / Général de Brigade / Brigadegeneral	OF-6 Brigadier General	Ґенэрал-маёр Gjeneral-major
Kolonel / Colonel / Oberst	OF-5 Colonel	Палкоўнік Palkoŭnik
Luitenant-kolonel / Lieutenant-colonel / Oberstleutnant	OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel	Падпалкоўнік Padpalkoŭnik
Majoor / Major / Major	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Маёр Major
Kapitein-commandant / Capitaine-commandant / Stabshauptmann	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Маёр Major
Kapitein / Capitaine / Hauptmann	OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant	Капітан Kapitan
Luitenant / Lieutenant / Leutnant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Старшы лейтэнант Staršy liejtenant Лейтэнант Liejtenant Малодшы лейтэнант Malodšy liejtenant
Onderluitenant / Sous-lieutenant / Unterleutnant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Старшы лейтэнант Staršy liejtenant Лейтэнант Liejtenant Малодшы лейтэнант Malodšy liejtenant
Aspirant / Aspirant / Aspirant	OF-D Student Officer	–
Enlisted ranks
Adjudant-Majoor / Adjudant-Major / Majoradjutant	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Старшы прапаршчык Staršy praparščyk
Adjudant-chef / Adjudant-chef / Chefadjudant	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Старшы прапаршчык Staršy praparščyk
Adjudant / Adjudant / Adjudant	OR-8 1st Sergeant	Прапаршчык Praparščyk Старшына Staršyna
1ste sergeant-majoor / 1er sergeant-major / 1er Sergeant Major	OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class	Старшы сяржант Staršy siaržant
1ste sergeant-chef / 1er sergeant-chef / 1er Sergeant Chef	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Сяржант Siaržant
1ste sergeant / 1er sergeant / 1er Sergeant	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Сяржант Siaržant
Sergeant / Sergeant / Sergeant	OR-5 Sergeant	Малодшы сяржант Malodšy siaržant
1ste korporaal-chef / 1er caporal-chef / 1er Korporal Chef	OR-4 Corporal	Яфрэйтар Jafrejtar
Korporaal-chef / Caporal-chef / Korporal Chef	OR-4 Corporal	Яфрэйтар Jafrejtar
Korporaal / Caporal / Korporal	OR-3 Private 1st Class	–
1ste soldaat / 1er soldat / 1er soldat	OR-2 Private	–
Soldaat / Soldat / Soldat	OR-1 Private	Радавы Radavy

Overview

Belgium, located at the crossroads of Western Europe, has often played a significant role in European history due to its strategic position. Its defense policies have been influenced by both World Wars, leading Belgium to be a founding member of NATO. Today, the country emphasizes collective defense through its active participation in NATO initiatives and international peacekeeping missions.

Belgian Land Component: The army is responsible for ground-based operations, both domestically and as part of international missions. It consists of infantry, artillery, and reconnaissance units, among others.
Belgian Naval Component: Tasked with maritime defense, this branch operates in the North Sea and occasionally participates in international missions. It includes frigates, minehunters, and support ships.
Belgian Air Component: Ensures air sovereignty, provides air support to ground forces, and contributes to international missions. It operates fighter aircraft, transport planes, and helicopters.
Medical Component: Provides medical support to the Belgian Armed Forces during operations and ensures the medical readiness of troops.

Belgium Military

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