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Denmark vs Iceland Military Ranks
The Danish Army has 20 ranks — 11 officer and 9 enlisted — from Konstabel up to General. Below: all 60 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), aligned tier by tier with their Icelandic equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
60
Active personnel
14K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 10 of 20 matched
| 🇩🇰 Denmark · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General | – |
Generalløjtnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General | – |
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General | – |
Brigadegeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General | – |
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Ofursti
|
Oberstløjtnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Undirofursti
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Majór
|
Kaptajn
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Höfuðsmaður
|
Premierløjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Liðsforingi
Undirliðsforingi
|
Løjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Liðsforingi
Undirliðsforingi
|
Sekondløjtnant
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Chefsergent
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major | – |
Seniorsergent
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant | – |
Oversergent
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class | – |
Sergent
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Flokkstjóri 2.
|
Sergent
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Flokkstjóri 2.
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Korporáll
|
Overkonstabel af 1. grad
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Overkonstabel
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Konstabel
|
OR-1 Private |
óbreyttur
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 15 of 19 matched
| 🇩🇰 Denmark · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral
|
OF-9 General | – |
Viceadmiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General | – |
Kontreadmiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Forstjóri Landhelgisgæslunnar
|
Flotilleadmiral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Framkvæmdastjóri aðgerðasviðs
|
Kommandør
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Framkvæmdastjóri siglingasviðs / Framkvæmdastjóri varnarmálasviðs
|
Kommandørkaptajn
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Flugrekstrarstjóri / Flaggskipherra / Yfirflugstjóri / Tæknistjóri
Skipherrar / Flugstjórar / Deildarstjórar
|
Orlogskaptajn
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Næstráðandi / Yfirstýrimaður / Flugmaður / Yfirvélstjóri
|
Kaptajnløjtnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Yfirmaður eftir 6 ár / Stýrimaður / Vélstjóri / Flugmaður
|
Premierløjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Yfirmaður eftir 2 ár / Stýrimaður / Vélstjóri / Flugmaður
Byrjandi í yfirmannastöðu
|
Løjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Yfirmaður eftir 2 ár / Stýrimaður / Vélstjóri / Flugmaður
Byrjandi í yfirmannastöðu
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Chefsergent
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Yfir Bátsmaður MS-3
|
Seniorsergent
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant | – |
Oversergent
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Bátsmaður MS-2
|
Sergent
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Bátsmaður MS-1
|
Sergent SØ
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Bátsmaður MS-1
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal | – |
Marinespecialist
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
AS-4
|
Marineoverkonstabel
|
OR-2 Private |
AS-3
Háseti AS-2
|
Marinekonstabel
|
OR-1 Private |
AS-1
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 10 of 21 matched
| 🇩🇰 Denmark · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
Iceland has no Air Force — equivalents from its Army.
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General | – |
Generalløjtnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General | – |
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General | – |
Brigadegeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General | – |
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Ofursti
|
Oberstløjtnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Undirofursti
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Majór
|
Kaptajn
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Höfuðsmaður
|
Premierløjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Liðsforingi
Undirliðsforingi
|
Løjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Liðsforingi
Undirliðsforingi
|
Sekondløjtnant
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
Sergent (Officerselev)
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Chefsergent
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major | – |
Seniorsergent
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant | – |
Oversergent
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class | – |
Sergent
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Flokkstjóri 2.
|
Sergent (Officerselev)
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Flokkstjóri 2.
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Korporáll
|
Flyverspecialist
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Flyveroverkonstabel
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Flyverkonstabel
|
OR-1 Private |
óbreyttur
|
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.
Denmark Military
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and other open sources.
Insignia image credits
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Admiral, Viceadmiral, Kontreadmiral, Flotilleadmiral, Kommandør, Kommandørkaptajn, Orlogskaptajn, Kaptajnløjtnant, Premierløjtnant (Navy), Løjtnant (Navy), Sergent SØ, General, Generalløjtnant, Generalmajor, Brigadegeneral, Oberst, Oberstløjtnant, Major, Kaptajn, Premierløjtnant (Air Force), Løjtnant (Air Force), Sekondløjtnant, Sergent (Officerselev), Chefsergent, Seniorsergent, Oversergent, Sergent, Korporal, Flyverspecialist, Flyveroverkonstabel, Flyverkonstabel
- F l a n k e r — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: General, Generalløjtnant, Generalmajor, Brigadegeneral, Oberst, Oberstløjtnant, Major, Kaptajn, Premierløjtnant, Løjtnant, Sekondløjtnant, Chefsergent, Seniorsergent, Oversergent, Sergent (Army), Sergent (Army), Korporal, Overkonstabel af 1. grad, Overkonstabel, Konstabel
- F l a n k e r derivative work: Officer781 — CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Chefsergent, Seniorsergent, Oversergent, Sergent, Korporal
- Royal Danish Navy — CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Marinespecialist, Marineoverkonstabel, Marinekonstabel