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Germany vs Spain Military Ranks
The German Army has 29 ranks — 14 officer and 15 enlisted — from Soldat up to General. Below: all 87 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), aligned tier by tier with their Spanish equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
87
Active personnel
183K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 29 of 29 matched
| 🇩🇪 Germany · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
General de ejército
|
Generalleutnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Teniente general
|
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
General de división
|
Brigadegeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
General de brigada
|
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Coronel
|
Oberstleutnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Teniente coronel
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Comandante
|
Stabshauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Capitán
|
Hauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Capitán
|
Oberleutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Teniente
Alférez
|
Leutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Teniente
Alférez
|
Oberfähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Caballero alférez cadete
|
Fähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Caballero alférez cadete
|
Fahnenjunker
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Caballero alférez cadete
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsfeldwebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Suboficial mayor
Subteniente
|
Stabsfeldwebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Brigada
|
Hauptfeldwebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Sargento primero
|
Oberfeldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sargento
|
Feldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sargento
|
Stabsunteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Cabo mayor
|
Unteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Cabo mayor
|
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Cabo
|
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Cabo
|
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private |
Soldado de primera
|
Soldat
|
OR-1 Private |
Soldado
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 29 of 29 matched
| 🇩🇪 Germany · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
Almirante general
|
Vizeadmiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Almirante
|
Konteradmiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Vicealmirante
|
Flottillenadmiral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Contralmirante
|
Kapitän zur See
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Capitán de navío
|
Fregattenkapitän
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Capitán de fragata
|
Korvettenkapitän
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Capitán de corbeta
|
Stabskapitänleutnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Teniente de navío
|
Kapitänleutnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Teniente de navío
|
Oberleutnant zur See
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Alférez de navío
Alférez de fragata
|
Leutnant zur See
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Alférez de navío
Alférez de fragata
|
Oberfähnrich zur See
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Guardiamarina de 2º
Guardiamarina de 1º
Alumno de 2º
Alumno de 1º
|
Fähnrich zur See
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Guardiamarina de 2º
Guardiamarina de 1º
Alumno de 2º
Alumno de 1º
|
Seekadett
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Guardiamarina de 2º
Guardiamarina de 1º
Alumno de 2º
Alumno de 1º
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsbootsmann
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Suboficial mayor
Subteniente
|
Stabsbootsmann
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Brigada
|
Hauptbootsmann
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Sargento primero
|
Oberbootsmann
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sargento
|
Bootsmann
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sargento
|
Obermaat
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Cabo mayor
|
Maat
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Cabo mayor
|
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Cabo
|
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Cabo
|
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private |
Marinero de primera
|
| Matrose | OR-1 Private |
Marinero
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 29 of 29 matched
| 🇩🇪 Germany · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
General del aire
|
Generalleutnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Teniente general
|
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
General de división
|
Brigadegeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
General de brigada
|
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Coronel
|
Oberstleutnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Teniente coronel
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Comandante
|
Stabshauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Capitán
|
Hauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Capitán
|
Oberleutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Teniente
Alférez
|
Leutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Teniente
Alférez
|
Oberfähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Oficial cadete
Alumno
|
Fähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Oficial cadete
Alumno
|
Fahnenjunker
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Oficial cadete
Alumno
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsfeldwebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Suboficial mayor
Subteniente
|
Stabsfeldwebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Brigada
|
Hauptfeldwebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Sargento primero
|
Oberfeldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sargento
|
Feldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sargento
|
Stabsunteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Cabo mayor
|
Unteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Cabo mayor
|
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo primero
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Cabo
|
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Cabo
|
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private |
Soldado de primera
|
Flieger
|
OR-1 Private |
Soldado
|
Overview
The German armed forces, known as the "Bundeswehr," consist of several branches responsible for national defense and security:
- German Army (Heer): The German Army is responsible for land-based military operations, including infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units. It plays a key role in both national defense and international missions.
- German Navy (Deutsche Marine): The German Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating a variety of vessels, including submarines, surface ships, and naval aircraft. It is responsible for protecting Germany's maritime interests.
- German Air Force (Luftwaffe): The German Air Force is responsible for aerial operations, with a fleet of fighter aircraft, transport planes, and helicopters. It ensures air defense and contributes to NATO's air capabilities.
- Joint Support Service (Streitkräftebasis): This branch provides logistical and support services to the entire Bundeswehr, including medical, transportation, and communication support.
- Cyber and Information Space Command (Kdo CIR): This branch focuses on cyber defense and information warfare, safeguarding Germany's digital infrastructure.
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- TUBS — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: General (Army), Generalleutnant (Army), Generalmajor (Army), Brigadegeneral (Army), Oberst (Army), Oberstleutnant (Army), Major (Army), Stabshauptmann (Army), Hauptmann (Army), Oberleutnant (Army), Leutnant (Army), Oberfähnrich (Army), Fähnrich (Army), Fahnenjunker (Army), Oberstabsfeldwebel (Army), Stabsfeldwebel (Army), Hauptfeldwebel (Army), Oberfeldwebel (Army), Feldwebel (Army), Stabsunteroffizier (Army), Unteroffizier (Army), Stabskorporal (Army), Korporal (Army), Oberstabsgefreiter, Stabsgefreiter (Army), Hauptgefreiter (Army), Obergefreiter (Army), Gefreiter (Army), Soldat, General (Air Force), Generalleutnant (Air Force), Generalmajor (Air Force), Brigadegeneral (Air Force), Oberst (Air Force), Oberstleutnant (Air Force), Major (Air Force), Stabshauptmann (Air Force), Hauptmann (Air Force), Oberleutnant (Air Force), Leutnant (Air Force), Oberfähnrich (Air Force), Fähnrich (Air Force), Fahnenjunker (Air Force), Oberstabsfeldwebel (Air Force), Stabsfeldwebel (Air Force), Hauptfeldwebel (Air Force), Oberfeldwebel (Air Force), Feldwebel (Air Force), Stabsunteroffizier (Air Force), Unteroffizier (Air Force), Stabskorporal (Air Force), Korporal (Air Force), Oberstabsgefreiter, Stabsgefreiter (Air Force), Hauptgefreiter (Air Force), Obergefreiter (Air Force), Gefreiter (Air Force), Flieger
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