Danish Military Ranks 🇩🇰
Overview
Denmark's strategic location, bridging continental Europe and the Scandinavian Peninsula, has influenced its defense policies. The country is a member of NATO and actively participates in the alliance's collective defense initiatives and international missions. Denmark has a mix of professional soldiers and conscripts, with conscription being selective and based on a lottery system. However, many roles in the military are filled by professionals and volunteers. The Danish defense also emphasizes international cooperation and has contributed to various peacekeeping and international missions.
- Royal Danish Army: The land-based force responsible for defending Denmark's territory and participating in international missions. It includes infantry, armored units, and artillery.
- Royal Danish Navy: Protects Denmark's maritime interests, including its extensive coastline and the surrounding waters. The navy comprises frigates, patrol vessels, submarines, and naval aviation units.
- Royal Danish Air Force: Ensures air sovereignty, conducts aerial operations, and provides support to ground and naval forces. It consists of fighter jets, helicopters, and transport aircraft.
- Danish Home Guard: A voluntary military organization supporting the defense of Denmark by assisting the regular armed forces and managing tasks like search and rescue.
Air Force
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| General |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Generalløjtnant |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Generalmajor |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Brigadegeneral |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Oberst |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Oberstløjtnant |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kaptajn |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Premierløjtnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Løjtnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Sekondløjtnant |
|
OF-D | Student Officer |
| Sergent (Officerselev) |
|
OF-D | Student Officer |
| Chefsergent |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Seniorsergent |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Oversergent |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergent |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Sergent (Officerselev) |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Korporal |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Flyverspecialist |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Flyveroverkonstabel |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Flyverkonstabel |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Army
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| General |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Generalløjtnant |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Generalmajor |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Brigadegeneral |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Oberst |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Oberstløjtnant |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kaptajn |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Premierløjtnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Løjtnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Sekondløjtnant |
|
OF-D | Student Officer |
| Chefsergent |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Seniorsergent |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Oversergent |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergent |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Sergent |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Korporal |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Overkonstabel af 1. grad |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Overkonstabel |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Konstabel |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Navy
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Viceadmiral |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Kontreadmiral |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Flotilleadmiral |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Kommandør |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Kommandørkaptajn |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Orlogskaptajn |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kaptajnløjtnant |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Premierløjtnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Løjtnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Chefsergent |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Seniorsergent |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Oversergent |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergent |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Sergent SØ |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Korporal |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Marinespecialist |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Marineoverkonstabel |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Marinekonstabel |
|
OR-1 | Private |