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Brazil vs Canada Military Ranks
The Brazilian Army has 21 ranks — 12 officer and 9 enlisted — from Soldado up to Marechal. Below: all 78 ranks across 4 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), aligned tier by tier with their Canadian equivalents.
Branches
4
Ranks documented
78
Active personnel
366K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 19 of 21 matched
| 🇧🇷 Brazil · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Marechal
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
General de exército
|
OF-9 General |
General / Général
|
General de divisão
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Lieutenant-general / Lieutenant-général
|
General de brigada
|
OF-7 Major General |
Major-general / Major-général
|
Coronel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Colonel / Colonel
|
Tenente-coronel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Lieutenant-colonel / Lieutenant-colonel
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Major / Major
|
Capitão
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Captain / Capitaine
|
Primeiro tenente
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Lieutenant / Lieutenant
Second lieutenant / Sous-lieutenant
|
Segundo tenente
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Lieutenant / Lieutenant
Second lieutenant / Sous-lieutenant
|
Aspirante a oficial
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Officer cadet / Élève-officier
|
Cadete / Aluno
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Officer cadet / Élève-officier
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Subtenente
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Chief warrant officer / Adjudant-chef
|
Primeiro-sargento
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Master warrant officer / Adjudant-maître
|
Segundo-sargento
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Warrant officer / Adjudant
|
Terceiro-sargento
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sergeant / Sergent
|
Taifeiro-mor
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Cabo
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Master corporal / Caporal-chef
|
Taifeiro primeira classe
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Corporal / Caporal
|
Taifeiro segunda classe
|
OR-1 Private |
Private / Soldat
|
Soldado
|
OR-1 Private |
Private / Soldat
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 16 of 18 matched
| 🇧🇷 Brazil · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Almirante
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Almirante de esquadra
|
OF-9 General |
Admiral / Amiral
|
Vice-almirante
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Vice-admiral / Vice-amiral
|
Contra-almirante
|
OF-7 Major General |
Rear-admiral / Contre-amiral
|
Capitão de mar e guerra
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Captain (N) / Capitaine de vaisseau
|
Capitão de fragata
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Commander / Capitaine de frégate
|
Capitão de corveta
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Lieutenant-commander / Capitaine de corvette
|
Capitão-tenente
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Lieutenant (N) / Lieutenant de vaisseau
|
Primeiro-tenente
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Sub-lieutenant / Enseigne de vaisseau de 1re classe
Acting sub-lieutenant / Enseigne de vaisseau de 2e classe
|
Segundo-tenente
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Sub-lieutenant / Enseigne de vaisseau de 1re classe
Acting sub-lieutenant / Enseigne de vaisseau de 2e classe
|
Guarda-marinha
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Naval cadet / Aspirant de marine
|
| Aspirante | OF-D Student Officer |
Naval cadet / Aspirant de marine
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Suboficial
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Chief petty officer 1st class / Premier maître de 1re classe
|
Primeiro-sargento
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Chief petty officer 2nd class / Premier maître de 2e classe
|
Segundo-sargento
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Petty officer 1st class / Maître de 1re classe
|
Terceiro-sargento
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Petty officer 2nd class / Maître de 2e classe
|
Cabo
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Marinheiro
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Sailor 1st class / Matelot de 1re classe
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 20 of 22 matched
| 🇧🇷 Brazil · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Marechal-do-ar
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Tenente-brigadeiro do Ar
|
OF-9 General |
General / Général
|
Major-brigadeiro
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Lieutenant-general / Lieutenant-général
|
Brigadeiro
|
OF-7 Major General |
Major-general / Major-général
|
Coronel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Colonel / Colonel
|
| Tenente-coronel | OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Lieutenant-colonel / Lieutenant-colonel
|
| Major | OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Major / Major
|
Capitão
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Captain / Capitaine
|
| Primeiro-tenente | OF-1 Lieutenant |
Lieutenant / Lieutenant
Second lieutenant / Sous-lieutenant
|
| Segundo-tenente | OF-1 Lieutenant |
Lieutenant / Lieutenant
Second lieutenant / Sous-lieutenant
|
Aspirante
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Officer cadet / Élève-officier
|
Cadete
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Officer cadet / Élève-officier
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Suboficial
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Chief warrant officer / Adjudant-chef
|
Primeiro-Sargento
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Master warrant officer / Adjudant-maître
|
Segundo-Sargento
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Warrant officer / Adjudant
|
Terceiro-Sargento
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sergeant / Sergent
|
Cabo
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Taifeiro-mor
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Master corporal / Caporal-chef
|
Soldado
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Corporal / Caporal
|
Taifeiro primeira classe
|
OR-2 Private |
Aviator (trained) / Aviateur (formé)
|
Soldado segunda classe
|
OR-1 Private |
Aviator (basic) / Aviateur (confirmé)
|
Taifeiro segunda classe
|
OR-1 Private |
Aviator (basic) / Aviateur (confirmé)
|
Marines
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 16 of 17 matched
| 🇧🇷 Brazil · Marines | NATO code |
Equivalent in
Canada has no Marines — equivalents from its Army.
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Almirante-de-esquadra fuzileiro naval
|
OF-9 General |
General / Général
|
Vice-almirante fuzileiro naval
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Lieutenant-general / Lieutenant-général
|
Contra-almirante fuzileiro naval
|
OF-7 Major General |
Major-general / Major-général
|
Capitão-de-Mar-e-Guerra fuzileiro naval
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Colonel / Colonel
|
Capitão-de-Fragata fuzileiro naval
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Lieutenant-colonel / Lieutenant-colonel
|
Capitão-de-corveta fuzileiro naval
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Major / Major
|
Capitão-tenente fuzileiro naval
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Captain / Capitaine
|
Primeiro-tenente fuzileiro naval
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Lieutenant / Lieutenant
Second lieutenant / Sous-lieutenant
|
Segundo-tenente fuzileiro naval
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Lieutenant / Lieutenant
Second lieutenant / Sous-lieutenant
|
Guarda-marinha
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Officer cadet / Élève-officier
|
| Aspirante | OF-D Student Officer |
Officer cadet / Élève-officier
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Suboficial fuzileiro naval
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Chief warrant officer / Adjudant-chef
|
Primeiro-sargento fuzileiro naval
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Master warrant officer / Adjudant-maître
|
Segundo-sargento fuzileiro naval
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Warrant officer / Adjudant
|
Terceiro-sargento fuzileiro naval
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sergeant / Sergent
|
Cabo fuzileiro naval
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Soldado fuzileiro naval
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Corporal / Caporal
|
Overview
The armed forces of Brazil, known as the "Forças Armadas Brasileiras," consist of three main branches, each with specific roles and responsibilities:
- Brazilian Army (Exército Brasileiro): The Brazilian Army is responsible for land-based military operations, including infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units. It plays a crucial role in national defense and internal security.
- Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil): The Brazilian Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating a variety of vessels, including frigates, submarines, and patrol boats, to protect Brazil's extensive coastline and maritime interests.
- Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira): The Brazilian Air Force is responsible for aerial defense and operations, with fighter aircraft, transport planes, and helicopters ensuring air superiority and national defense.
Brazil Military
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and other open sources.
Insignia image credits
- Cleberson Carlos — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Primeiro-sargento (Army), Segundo-sargento (Army), Terceiro-sargento (Army), Taifeiro-mor (Army), Cabo (Army), Taifeiro primeira classe (Army), Taifeiro segunda classe (Army), Soldado (Army), Primeiro-sargento (Navy), Segundo-sargento (Navy), Terceiro-sargento (Navy), Cabo (Navy), Marinheiro, Primeiro-Sargento, Segundo-Sargento, Terceiro-Sargento, Cabo (Air Force), Taifeiro-mor (Air Force), Soldado (Air Force), Taifeiro primeira classe (Air Force), Soldado segunda classe, Taifeiro segunda classe (Air Force)
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Marechal, General de exército, General de divisão, General de brigada, Coronel, Tenente-coronel, Major, Capitão, Primeiro tenente, Segundo tenente, Aspirante a oficial, Capitão de mar e guerra, Capitão de fragata, Capitão de corveta, Capitão-tenente, Primeiro-tenente, Segundo-tenente, Guarda-marinha
- Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons: Cadete / Aluno, Almirante, Almirante de esquadra, Vice-almirante, Contra-almirante, Marechal-do-ar, Tenente-brigadeiro do Ar, Major-brigadeiro, Brigadeiro, Cadete, Suboficial
- Blackcloud11 — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Subtenente, Capitão, Primeiro-sargento fuzileiro naval, Segundo-sargento fuzileiro naval, Terceiro-sargento fuzileiro naval, Cabo fuzileiro naval, Soldado fuzileiro naval
- Carlosvicini — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Coronel, Aspirante
- Cdjp1 — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Suboficial