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Germany vs Greece 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 Greek equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
87
Active personnel
183K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 26 of 29 matched
| 🇩🇪 Germany · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
Στρατηγός / Stratigos
|
Generalleutnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Αντιστράτηγος / Antistratigos
|
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Υποστράτηγος / Ypostratigos
|
Brigadegeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Ταξίαρχος / Taxiarchos
|
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Συνταγματάρχης / Syntagmatarchis
|
Oberstleutnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Αντισυνταγματάρχης / Antisyntagmatarchis
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Ταγματάρχης / Tagmatarchis
|
Stabshauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Λοχαγός / Lochagos
|
Hauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Λοχαγός / Lochagos
|
Oberleutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Υπολοχαγός / Ypolochagos
Ανθυπολοχαγός / Anthypolochagos
|
Leutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Υπολοχαγός / Ypolochagos
Ανθυπολοχαγός / Anthypolochagos
|
Oberfähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Δόκιμος Έφεδρος Αξιωματικός / Dokimos efedros aksiomatikos
|
Fähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Δόκιμος Έφεδρος Αξιωματικός / Dokimos efedros aksiomatikos
|
Fahnenjunker
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Δόκιμος Έφεδρος Αξιωματικός / Dokimos efedros aksiomatikos
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsfeldwebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ανθυπασπιστής / Anthypaspistis
|
Stabsfeldwebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Αρχιλοχίας / Archilochias
|
Hauptfeldwebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Επιλοχίας / Epilochias
|
Oberfeldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Λοχίας / Lochias
|
Feldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Λοχίας / Lochias
|
Stabsunteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Unteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δεκανέας / Dekaneas
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δεκανέας / Dekaneas
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δεκανέας / Dekaneas
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δεκανέας / Dekaneas
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Υποδεκανέας / Ypodekaneas
|
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Υποδεκανέας / Ypodekaneas
|
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Soldat
|
OR-1 Private | Στρατιώτης / Stratiotis |
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 24 of 29 matched
| 🇩🇪 Germany · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
Ναύαρχος Navarchos
|
Vizeadmiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Αντιναύαρχος Antinavarchos
|
Konteradmiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Υποναύαρχος Yponavarchos
|
Flottillenadmiral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Αρχιπλοίαρχος Archiploiarchos
|
Kapitän zur See
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Πλοίαρχος Ploiarchos
|
Fregattenkapitän
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Αντιπλοίαρχος Antiploiarchos
|
Korvettenkapitän
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Πλωτάρχης Plotarchis
|
Stabskapitänleutnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Υποπλοίαρχος Ypoploiarchos
|
Kapitänleutnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Υποπλοίαρχος Ypoploiarchos
|
Oberleutnant zur See
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ανθυποπλοίαρχος Anthypoploiarchos
Σημαιοφόρος Simaioforos
|
Leutnant zur See
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ανθυποπλοίαρχος Anthypoploiarchos
Σημαιοφόρος Simaioforos
|
Oberfähnrich zur See
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Σημαιοφόρος Επίκουρος Αξιωματικός Simaioforos epikouros axiomatikos
|
Fähnrich zur See
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Σημαιοφόρος Επίκουρος Αξιωματικός Simaioforos epikouros axiomatikos
|
Seekadett
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Σημαιοφόρος Επίκουρος Αξιωματικός Simaioforos epikouros axiomatikos
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsbootsmann
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ανθυπασπιστής Anthypaspistis
|
Stabsbootsmann
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Αρχικελευστής Archikelefstis
|
Hauptbootsmann
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Επικελευστής Epikelefstis
|
Oberbootsmann
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Κελευστής Kelefstis
|
Bootsmann
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Κελευστής Kelefstis
|
Obermaat
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Maat
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δίοπος Diopos
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δίοπος Diopos
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δίοπος Diopos
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δίοπος Diopos
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private | – |
| Matrose | OR-1 Private |
Ναύτης Naftis
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 21 of 29 matched
| 🇩🇪 Germany · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
Πτέραρχος Pterarchos
|
Generalleutnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Αντιπτέραρχος Antipterarchos
|
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Υποπτέραρχος Ypopterarchos
|
Brigadegeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Ταξίαρχος Taxiarchos
|
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Σμήναρχος Sminarchos
|
Oberstleutnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Αντισμήναρχος Antisminarchos
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Επισμηναγός Episminagos
|
Stabshauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Σμηναγός Sminagos
|
Hauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Σμηναγός Sminagos
|
Oberleutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Υποσμηναγός Yposminagos
Ανθυποσμηναγός Anthyposminagos
|
Leutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Υποσμηναγός Yposminagos
Ανθυποσμηναγός Anthyposminagos
|
Oberfähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
Fähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
Fahnenjunker
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsfeldwebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
![Greece Air Force Ανθυπασπιστής [a] Anthypaspistis insignia](https://media.globalmilitary.net/world/images/models/rank/grc-airforce-or-9.png){kind=icon}
Ανθυπασπιστής [a] Anthypaspistis
|
Stabsfeldwebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Αρχισμηνίας Archisminias
|
Hauptfeldwebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Επισμηνίας Episminias
|
Oberfeldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Σμηνίας Sminias
|
Feldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Σμηνίας Sminias
|
Stabsunteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Unteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Υποσμηνίας Yposminias
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Υποσμηνίας Yposminias
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Υποσμηνίας Yposminias
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Υποσμηνίας Yposminias
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Flieger
|
OR-1 Private |
Σμηνίτης Sminitis
|
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
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Admiral, Vizeadmiral, Konteradmiral, Flottillenadmiral, Kapitän zur See, Fregattenkapitän, Korvettenkapitän, Stabskapitänleutnant, Kapitänleutnant, Oberleutnant zur See, Leutnant zur See, Oberfähnrich zur See, Fähnrich zur See, Seekadett, Oberstabsbootsmann, Stabsbootsmann, Hauptbootsmann, Oberbootsmann, Bootsmann, Obermaat, Maat, Stabskorporal, Korporal, Oberstabsgefreiter, Stabsgefreiter, Hauptgefreiter, Obergefreiter, Gefreiter