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Ranks· 🇨🇦 Canada

Canada vs Chile Military Ranks

The Canadian Army has 19 ranks — 11 officer and 8 enlisted — from Private / Soldat up to General / Général. Below: all 57 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), aligned tier by tier with their Chilean equivalents.

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Army

Rank Ladder Highest first · 17 of 19 matched

🇨🇦 Canada · Army	NATO code	Equivalent in
Officers
General / Général	OF-9 General	General de ejército
Lieutenant-general / Lieutenant-général	OF-8 Lieutenant General	General de división
Major-general / Major-général	OF-7 Major General	General de brigada
Brigadier-general / Brigadier-général	OF-6 Brigadier General	Brigadier
Colonel / Colonel	OF-5 Colonel	Coronel
Lieutenant-colonel / Lieutenant-colonel	OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel	Teniente coronel
Major / Major	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Mayor
Captain / Capitaine	OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant	Capitán
Lieutenant / Lieutenant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Teniente Subteniente Alférez
Second lieutenant / Sous-lieutenant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Teniente Subteniente Alférez
Officer cadet / Élève-officier	OF-D Student Officer	–
Enlisted ranks
Chief warrant officer / Adjudant-chef	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Suboficial mayor
Master warrant officer / Adjudant-maître	OR-8 1st Sergeant	Suboficial
Warrant officer / Adjudant	OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class	Sargento primero
Sergeant / Sergent	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Sargento segundo
Master corporal / Caporal-chef	OR-4 Corporal	Cabo segundo
Corporal / Caporal	OR-3 Private 1st Class	Cabo
Private / Soldat	OR-2 Private	–
Private / Soldat	OR-1 Private	Soldado de tropa profesional

Navy

Rank Ladder Highest first · 17 of 19 matched

🇨🇦 Canada · Navy	NATO code	Equivalent in
Officers
Admiral / Amiral	OF-9 General	Almirante
Vice-admiral / Vice-amiral	OF-8 Lieutenant General	Vicealmirante
Rear-admiral / Contre-amiral	OF-7 Major General	Contraalmirante
Commodore / Commodore	OF-6 Brigadier General	Comodoro
Captain (N) / Capitaine de vaisseau	OF-5 Colonel	Capitán de navío
Commander / Capitaine de frégate	OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel	Capitán de fragata
Lieutenant-commander / Capitaine de corvette	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Capitán de corbeta
Lieutenant (N) / Lieutenant de vaisseau	OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant	Teniente 1°
Sub-lieutenant / Enseigne de vaisseau de 1re classe	OF-1 Lieutenant	Teniente 2° Subteniente Guardiamarina
Acting sub-lieutenant / Enseigne de vaisseau de 2e classe	OF-1 Lieutenant	Teniente 2° Subteniente Guardiamarina
Naval cadet / Aspirant de marine	OF-D Student Officer	–
Enlisted ranks
Chief petty officer 1st class / Premier maître de 1re classe	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Suboficial mayor
Chief petty officer 2nd class / Premier maître de 2e classe	OR-8 1st Sergeant	Suboficial
Petty officer 1st class / Maître de 1re classe	OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class	Sargento primero
Petty officer 2nd class / Maître de 2e classe	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Sargento segundo
Master sailor / Matelot-chef	OR-4 Corporal	Cabo segundo
Sailor 1st class / Matelot de 1re classe	OR-3 Private 1st Class	Marinero primero
Sailor 2nd class / Matelot de 2e classe	OR-2 Private	–
Sailor 3rd class / Matelot de 3e classe	OR-1 Private	Marinero segundo

Air Force

Rank Ladder Highest first · 18 of 19 matched

🇨🇦 Canada · Air Force	NATO code	Equivalent in
Officers
General / Général	OF-9 General	General de aire
Lieutenant-general / Lieutenant-général	OF-8 Lieutenant General	General de aviación
Major-general / Major-général	OF-7 Major General	General de brigada aérea
Brigadier-general / Brigadier-général	OF-6 Brigadier General	Comodoro
Colonel / Colonel	OF-5 Colonel	Coronel de aviación
Lieutenant-colonel / Lieutenant-colonel	OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel	Comandante de grupo
Major / Major	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Comandante de escuadrilla
Captain / Capitaine	OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant	Capitán de bandada
Lieutenant / Lieutenant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Teniente Subteniente Alférez
Second lieutenant / Sous-lieutenant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Teniente Subteniente Alférez
Officer cadet / Élève-officier	OF-D Student Officer	–
Enlisted ranks
Chief warrant officer / Adjudant-chef	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Suboficial mayor
Master warrant officer / Adjudant-maître	OR-8 1st Sergeant	Suboficial
Warrant officer / Adjudant	OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class	Sargento primero
Sergeant / Sergent	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Sargento segundo
Master corporal / Caporal-chef	OR-4 Corporal	Cabo segundo
Corporal / Caporal	OR-3 Private 1st Class	Cabo
Aviator (trained) / Aviateur (formé)	OR-2 Private	Soldado de tropa profesional
Aviator (basic) / Aviateur (confirmé)	OR-1 Private	Alumno

Overview

The armed forces of Canada, known as the "Canadian Armed Forces" (CAF), consist of three main branches, each with specific responsibilities:

Canadian Army: The Canadian 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 international peacekeeping missions.
Royal Canadian Navy: The Royal Canadian Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating various vessels, including frigates, submarines, and coastal defense ships. It is tasked with safeguarding Canada's extensive coastline and maritime interests.
Royal Canadian Air Force: The Royal Canadian Air Force is responsible for aerial defense and operations, with fighter aircraft, transport planes, and helicopters ensuring air superiority and national defense.

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