Estonian Military Ranks 🇪🇪
Overview
The armed forces of Estonia, known as the "Estonian Defense Forces" or "Eesti Kaitsevägi," consist of several branches, each with specific responsibilities:
- Estonian Ground Forces (Eesti Maavägi): The Estonian Ground Forces are responsible for land-based military operations, including infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units. They play a crucial role in national defense and security.
- Estonian Navy (Eesti Merevägi): The Estonian Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating various vessels, including patrol boats and mine countermeasure vessels, to protect Estonia's coastline and maritime interests in the Baltic Sea.
- Estonian Air Force (Eesti Õhuvägi): The Estonian Air Force is responsible for aerial defense and operations, with aircraft ensuring air surveillance and defense capabilities.
Air Force
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindral |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Kindralleitnant |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Kindralmajor |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Brigaadikindral |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Kolonel |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Kolonelleitnant |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kapten |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Leitnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Nooremleitnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Lipnik |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Ülemveebel |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Staabiveebel |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Vanemveebel |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Veebel |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Nooremveebel |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Vanemseersant |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Seersant |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Nooremseersant |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Kapral |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Reamees |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Army
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindral |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Kindralleitnant |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Kindralmajor |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Brigaadikindral |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Kolonel |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Kolonelleitnant |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kapten |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Leitnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Nooremleitnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Lipnik |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Ülemveebel |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Staabiveebel |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Vanemveebel |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Veebel |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Nooremveebel |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Vanemseersant |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Seersant |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Nooremseersant |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Kapral |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Reamees |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Navy
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Viitseadmiral |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Kontradmiral |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Kommodoor |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Mereväekapten |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Kaptenleitnant |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Kaptenmajor |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Vanemleitnant |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Leitnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Nooremleitnant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Lipnik |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Ülemveebel |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Staabiveebel |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Vanemveebel |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Veebel |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Nooremveebel |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Vanemmaat |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Maat |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Nooremmaat |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Vanemmadrus |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Madrus |
|
OR-1 | Private |