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Germany vs Ukraine 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 Ukrainian 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 |
Генерал (Heneral)
|
Generalleutnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генерал-лейтенант (Heneral-leitenant)
|
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генерал-майор (Heneral-maior)
|
Brigadegeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Бригадний генерал (Bryhadnyi heneral)
|
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полковник (Polkovnyk)
|
Oberstleutnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Підполковник (Pidpolkovnyk)
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майор (Maior)
|
Stabshauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капітан (Kapitan)
|
Hauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капітан (Kapitan)
|
Oberleutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант (Starshyi leitenant)
Лейтенант (Leitenant)
Молодший лейтенант (Molodshyi leitenant)
|
Leutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант (Starshyi leitenant)
Лейтенант (Leitenant)
Молодший лейтенант (Molodshyi leitenant)
|
Oberfähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer | Kурсант (Kursant) |
Fähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer | Kурсант (Kursant) |
Fahnenjunker
|
OF-D Student Officer | Kурсант (Kursant) |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsfeldwebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Головний майстер-сержант (Holovnyi maister-serzhant)
Старший майстер-сержант (Starshyi maister-serzhant)
|
Stabsfeldwebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Майстер-сержант (Maister-serzhant)
|
Hauptfeldwebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Штаб-сержант (Shtab-serzhant)
|
Oberfeldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Головний сержант (Holovnyi serzhant)
|
Feldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Головний сержант (Holovnyi serzhant)
|
Stabsunteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старший сержант (Starshyi serzhant)
|
Unteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старший сержант (Starshyi serzhant)
|
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Сержант (Serzhant)
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Сержант (Serzhant)
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Сержант (Serzhant)
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Сержант (Serzhant)
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Молодший сержант (Molodshyi serzhant)
|
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Молодший сержант (Molodshyi serzhant)
|
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private |
Старший солдат (Starshyi soldat)
|
Soldat
|
OR-1 Private |
Солдат (Soldat)
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 26 of 29 matched
| 🇩🇪 Germany · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
Адмірал (Admiral)
|
Vizeadmiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Віце-адмірал (Vitse-admiral)
|
Konteradmiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Контр-адмірал (Kontr-admiral)
|
Flottillenadmiral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Коммодор (Kommodor)
|
Kapitän zur See
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Капітан I рангу (Kapitan I ranhu)
|
Fregattenkapitän
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Капітан II рангу (Kapitan II ranhu)
|
Korvettenkapitän
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Капітан III рангу (Kapitan III ranhu)
|
Stabskapitänleutnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капітан-лейтенант (Kapitan-leytenant)
|
Kapitänleutnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капітан-лейтенант (Kapitan-leytenant)
|
Oberleutnant zur See
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант (Starshyy leytenant)
Лейтенант (Leytenant)
Молодший лейтенант (Molodshyy leytenant)
|
Leutnant zur See
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант (Starshyy leytenant)
Лейтенант (Leytenant)
Молодший лейтенант (Molodshyy leytenant)
|
Oberfähnrich zur See
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
Fähnrich zur See
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
Seekadett
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsbootsmann
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Головний майстер-старшина (Holovnyy mayster-starshyna)
Старший майстер-старшина (Starshyy mayster-starshyna)
|
Stabsbootsmann
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Майстер-старшина (Mayster-starshyna)
|
Hauptbootsmann
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Штаб-старшина (Shtab-starshyna)
|
Oberbootsmann
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Головний корабельний старшина (Holovnyy korabelʹnyy starshyna)
|
Bootsmann
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Головний корабельний старшина (Holovnyy korabelʹnyy starshyna)
|
Obermaat
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Головний старшина (Holovnyy starshyna)
|
Maat
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Головний старшина (Holovnyy starshyna)
|
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старшина 1-ої статті (Starshyna 1-oyi statti)
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старшина 1-ої статті (Starshyna 1-oyi statti)
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старшина 1-ої статті (Starshyna 1-oyi statti)
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старшина 1-ої статті (Starshyna 1-oyi statti)
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Старшина 2-ої статті (Starshyna 2-oyi statti)
|
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Старшина 2-ої статті (Starshyna 2-oyi statti)
|
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private |
Старший матрос (Starshyy matros)
|
| Matrose | OR-1 Private |
Матрос (Matros)
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 29 of 29 matched
| 🇩🇪 Germany · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
Генерал (Heneral)
|
Generalleutnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генерал-лейтенант (Heneral-leytenant)
|
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генерал-майор (Heneral-mayor)
|
Brigadegeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Бригадний генерал (Bryhadnyy heneral)
|
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полковник (Polkovnyk)
|
Oberstleutnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Підполковник (Pidpolkovnyk)
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майор (Mayor)
|
Stabshauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капітан (Kapitan)
|
Hauptmann
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капітан (Kapitan)
|
Oberleutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант (Starshyy leytenant)
Лейтенант (Leytenant)
Молодший лейтенант (Molodshyy leytenant)
|
Leutnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант (Starshyy leytenant)
Лейтенант (Leytenant)
Молодший лейтенант (Molodshyy leytenant)
|
Oberfähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Kурсант (Kursant)
|
Fähnrich
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Kурсант (Kursant)
|
Fahnenjunker
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Kурсант (Kursant)
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Oberstabsfeldwebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Головний майстер-сержант (Holovnyi maister-serzhant)
Старший майстер-сержант (Starshyi maister-serzhant)
|
Stabsfeldwebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Майстер-сержант (Maister-serzhant)
|
Hauptfeldwebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Штаб-сержант (Shtab-serzhant)
|
Oberfeldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Головний сержант (Holovnyi serzhant)
|
Feldwebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Головний сержант (Holovnyi serzhant)
|
Stabsunteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старший сержант (Starshyi serzhant)
|
Unteroffizier
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старший сержант (Starshyi serzhant)
|
Stabskorporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Сержант (Serzhant)
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Сержант (Serzhant)
|
Oberstabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Сержант (Serzhant)
|
Stabsgefreiter
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Сержант (Serzhant)
|
Hauptgefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Молодший сержант (Molodshyi serzhant)
|
Obergefreiter
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Молодший сержант (Molodshyi serzhant)
|
Gefreiter
|
OR-2 Private |
Старший солдат (Starshyi soldat)
|
Flieger
|
OR-1 Private |
Солдат (Soldat)
|
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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