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Germany vs Russia 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 Russian 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 |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Generalleutnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генера́л-полко́вник / Generál-polkóvnik
|
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генера́л-лейтена́нт / Generál-leytenánt
|
Brigadegeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Генера́л-майо́р / Generál-mayór
|
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полко́вник / Polkóvnik
|
Oberstleutnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Stabshauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Hauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Oberleutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Leutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Oberfähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
Fähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
Fahnenjunker
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsfeldwebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Stabsfeldwebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Hauptfeldwebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Oberfeldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Feldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Stabsunteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Unteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Soldat
|
OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 26 of 29 matched
| 🇩🇪 Germany · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
Адмирал флота / Admiral flota
|
Vizeadmiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Адмирал / Admiral
|
Konteradmiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Вице-адмирал / Vitse-admiral
|
Flottillenadmiral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Контр-адмирал / Contre-admiral
|
Kapitän zur See
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Капитан 1-го ранга / Kapitan 1-go ranga
|
Fregattenkapitän
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Капитан 2-го ранга / Kapitan 2-go ranga
|
Korvettenkapitän
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Капитан 3-го ранга / Kapitan 3-go ranga
|
Stabskapitänleutnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капитан-лейтенант / Kapitan-leytenant
|
Kapitänleutnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капитан-лейтенант / Kapitan-leytenant
|
Oberleutnant zur See
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
Leutnant zur See
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
Oberfähnrich zur See
|
OF-D Student Officer | Курсант / Kursant |
Fähnrich zur See
|
OF-D Student Officer | Курсант / Kursant |
Seekadett
|
OF-D Student Officer | Курсант / Kursant |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsbootsmann
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Старший мичман / Starshy michman
|
Stabsbootsmann
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Мичман / Michman
Главный корабельный старшина / Glavny korabelny starshina
|
Hauptbootsmann
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Главный старшина / Glavny starshina
|
Oberbootsmann
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Старшина 1 статьи / Starshina 1 statji
|
Bootsmann
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Старшина 1 статьи / Starshina 1 statji
|
Obermaat
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старшина 2 статьи / Starshina 2 statji
|
Maat
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старшина 2 статьи / Starshina 2 statji
|
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private | – |
| Matrose | OR-1 Private |
Матрос / Matros
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 26 of 29 matched
| 🇩🇪 Germany · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Generalleutnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генера́л-полко́вник / Generál-polkóvnik
|
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генера́л-лейтена́нт / Generál-leytenánt
|
Brigadegeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Генера́л-майо́р / Generál-mayór
|
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полко́вник / Polkóvnik
|
Oberstleutnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Stabshauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Hauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Oberleutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Leutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Oberfähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
Fähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
Fahnenjunker
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsfeldwebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Stabsfeldwebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Hauptfeldwebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Oberfeldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Feldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Stabsunteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Unteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Flieger
|
OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
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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