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Denmark vs Russia 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 Russian equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
60
Active personnel
14K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 18 of 20 matched
| 🇩🇰 Denmark · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Generalløjtnant
|
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
|
Oberstløjtnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Kaptajn
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Premierløjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Løjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Sekondløjtnant
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Chefsergent
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Seniorsergent
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Oversergent
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Sergent
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Sergent
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Overkonstabel af 1. grad
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Overkonstabel
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Konstabel
|
OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 17 of 19 matched
| 🇩🇰 Denmark · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
Адмирал флота / Admiral flota
|
Viceadmiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Адмирал / Admiral
|
Kontreadmiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Вице-адмирал / Vitse-admiral
|
Flotilleadmiral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Контр-адмирал / Contre-admiral
|
Kommandør
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Капитан 1-го ранга / Kapitan 1-go ranga
|
Kommandørkaptajn
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Капитан 2-го ранга / Kapitan 2-go ranga
|
Orlogskaptajn
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Капитан 3-го ранга / Kapitan 3-go ranga
|
Kaptajnløjtnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капитан-лейтенант / Kapitan-leytenant
|
Premierløjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
Løjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Chefsergent
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Старший мичман / Starshy michman
|
Seniorsergent
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Мичман / Michman
Главный корабельный старшина / Glavny korabelny starshina
|
Oversergent
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Главный старшина / Glavny starshina
|
Sergent
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старшина 2 статьи / Starshina 2 statji
|
Sergent SØ
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старшина 2 статьи / Starshina 2 statji
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Marinespecialist
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Marineoverkonstabel
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Marinekonstabel
|
OR-1 Private |
Матрос / Matros
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 19 of 21 matched
| 🇩🇰 Denmark · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Generalløjtnant
|
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
|
Oberstløjtnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Kaptajn
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Premierløjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Løjtnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Sekondløjtnant
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
Sergent (Officerselev)
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Chefsergent
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Seniorsergent
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Oversergent
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Sergent
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Sergent (Officerselev)
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Flyverspecialist
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Flyveroverkonstabel
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Flyverkonstabel
|
OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
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