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Ranks· 🇨🇦 Canada

Canada vs United Kingdom 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 British equivalents.

Branches

Ranks documented

Active personnel

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Army

Rank Ladder Highest first · 18 of 19 matched

🇨🇦 Canada · Army	NATO code	Equivalent in
Officers
General / Général	OF-9 General	General
Lieutenant-general / Lieutenant-général	OF-8 Lieutenant General	Lieutenant-general
Major-general / Major-général	OF-7 Major General	Major-general
Brigadier-general / Brigadier-général	OF-6 Brigadier General	Brigadier
Colonel / Colonel	OF-5 Colonel	Colonel
Lieutenant-colonel / Lieutenant-colonel	OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel	Lieutenant colonel
Major / Major	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Major
Captain / Capitaine	OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant	Captain
Lieutenant / Lieutenant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Lieutenant Second lieutenant
Second lieutenant / Sous-lieutenant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Lieutenant Second lieutenant
Officer cadet / Élève-officier	OF-D Student Officer	Officer cadet
Enlisted ranks
Chief warrant officer / Adjudant-chef	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Warrant officer class 1
Master warrant officer / Adjudant-maître	OR-8 1st Sergeant	Warrant officer class 2
Warrant officer / Adjudant	OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class	Staff
Sergeant / Sergent	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Sergeant
Master corporal / Caporal-chef	OR-4 Corporal	Corporal
Corporal / Caporal	OR-3 Private 1st Class	Lance corporal
Private / Soldat	OR-2 Private	Private
Private / Soldat	OR-1 Private	–

Navy

Rank Ladder Highest first · 17 of 19 matched

🇨🇦 Canada · Navy	NATO code	Equivalent in
Officers
Admiral / Amiral	OF-9 General	Admiral
Vice-admiral / Vice-amiral	OF-8 Lieutenant General	Vice admiral
Rear-admiral / Contre-amiral	OF-7 Major General	Rear admiral
Commodore / Commodore	OF-6 Brigadier General	Commodore
Captain (N) / Capitaine de vaisseau	OF-5 Colonel	Captain
Commander / Capitaine de frégate	OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel	Commander
Lieutenant-commander / Capitaine de corvette	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Lieutenant commander
Lieutenant (N) / Lieutenant de vaisseau	OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant	Lieutenant
Sub-lieutenant / Enseigne de vaisseau de 1re classe	OF-1 Lieutenant	Sub lieutenant Midshipman
Acting sub-lieutenant / Enseigne de vaisseau de 2e classe	OF-1 Lieutenant	Sub lieutenant Midshipman
Naval cadet / Aspirant de marine	OF-D Student Officer	Officer Cadet
Enlisted ranks
Chief petty officer 1st class / Premier maître de 1re classe	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Warrant officer class 1
Chief petty officer 2nd class / Premier maître de 2e classe	OR-8 1st Sergeant	Warrant officer class 2
Petty officer 1st class / Maître de 1re classe	OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class	Chief petty officer
Petty officer 2nd class / Maître de 2e classe	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Petty officer
Master sailor / Matelot-chef	OR-4 Corporal	Leading rate
Sailor 1st class / Matelot de 1re classe	OR-3 Private 1st Class	–
Sailor 2nd class / Matelot de 2e classe	OR-2 Private	Able rate
Sailor 3rd class / Matelot de 3e classe	OR-1 Private	–

Air Force

Rank Ladder Highest first · 18 of 19 matched

🇨🇦 Canada · Air Force	NATO code	Equivalent in
Officers
General / Général	OF-9 General	Air chief marshal
Lieutenant-general / Lieutenant-général	OF-8 Lieutenant General	Air marshal
Major-general / Major-général	OF-7 Major General	Air vice-marshal
Brigadier-general / Brigadier-général	OF-6 Brigadier General	Air commodore
Colonel / Colonel	OF-5 Colonel	Group captain
Lieutenant-colonel / Lieutenant-colonel	OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel	Wing commander
Major / Major	OF-3 Major / Commandant	Squadron leader
Captain / Capitaine	OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant	Flight lieutenant
Lieutenant / Lieutenant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Flying officer Pilot officer / acting pilot officer
Second lieutenant / Sous-lieutenant	OF-1 Lieutenant	Flying officer Pilot officer / acting pilot officer
Officer cadet / Élève-officier	OF-D Student Officer	Officer cadet
Enlisted ranks
Chief warrant officer / Adjudant-chef	OR-9 Sergeant Major	Warrant officer
Master warrant officer / Adjudant-maître	OR-8 1st Sergeant	–
Warrant officer / Adjudant	OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class	Flight sergeant Chief technician
Sergeant / Sergent	OR-6 Staff Sergeant	Sergeant
Master corporal / Caporal-chef	OR-4 Corporal	Corporal
Corporal / Caporal	OR-3 Private 1st Class	Lance corporal ( RAF Regiment only)
Aviator (trained) / Aviateur (formé)	OR-2 Private	Air specialist (class 1) technician Air specialist (class 1) Air specialist (class 2)
Aviator (basic) / Aviateur (confirmé)	OR-1 Private	Air recruit

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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