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Estonia vs Russia Military Ranks
The Estonian Army has 21 ranks — 11 officer and 10 enlisted — from Reamees up to Kindral. Below: all 63 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), aligned tier by tier with their Russian equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
63
Active personnel
7K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 20 of 21 matched
| 🇪🇪 Estonia · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Kindral
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Kindralleitnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генера́л-полко́вник / Generál-polkóvnik
|
Kindralmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генера́л-лейтена́нт / Generál-leytenánt
|
Brigaadikindral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Генера́л-майо́р / Generál-mayór
|
Kolonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полко́вник / Polkóvnik
|
Kolonelleitnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Kapten
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Leitnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Nooremleitnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Lipnik
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Ülemveebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Staabiveebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Vanemveebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Veebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Nooremveebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Vanemseersant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Seersant
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Nooremseersant
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Kapral
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Reamees
|
OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 20 of 21 matched
| 🇪🇪 Estonia · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
Адмирал флота / Admiral flota
|
Viitseadmiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Адмирал / Admiral
|
Kontradmiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Вице-адмирал / Vitse-admiral
|
Kommodoor
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Контр-адмирал / Contre-admiral
|
Mereväekapten
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Капитан 1-го ранга / Kapitan 1-go ranga
|
Kaptenleitnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Капитан 2-го ранга / Kapitan 2-go ranga
|
Kaptenmajor
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Капитан 3-го ранга / Kapitan 3-go ranga
|
Vanemleitnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капитан-лейтенант / Kapitan-leytenant
|
Leitnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
Nooremleitnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
Lipnik
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Ülemveebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Старший мичман / Starshy michman
|
Staabiveebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Старший мичман / Starshy michman
|
Vanemveebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Мичман / Michman
Главный корабельный старшина / Glavny korabelny starshina
|
Veebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Главный старшина / Glavny starshina
|
Nooremveebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Старшина 1 статьи / Starshina 1 statji
|
Vanemmaat
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старшина 2 статьи / Starshina 2 statji
|
Maat
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Nooremmaat
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Vanemmadrus
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Madrus
|
OR-1 Private |
Матрос / Matros
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 20 of 21 matched
| 🇪🇪 Estonia · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Kindral
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Kindralleitnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генера́л-полко́вник / Generál-polkóvnik
|
Kindralmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генера́л-лейтена́нт / Generál-leytenánt
|
Brigaadikindral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Генера́л-майо́р / Generál-mayór
|
Kolonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полко́вник / Polkóvnik
|
Kolonelleitnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Kapten
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Leitnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Nooremleitnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Lipnik
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Ülemveebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Staabiveebel
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Vanemveebel
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Veebel
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Nooremveebel
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Vanemseersant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Seersant
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Nooremseersant
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Kapral
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Reamees
|
OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
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.
Estonia Military
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Insignia image credits
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Kindral (Army), Kindralleitnant (Army), Kindralmajor (Army), Brigaadikindral (Army), Kolonel (Army), Kolonelleitnant (Army), Major (Army), Ülemveebel (Army), Staabiveebel (Army), Vanemveebel (Army), Veebel (Army), Nooremveebel (Army), Vanemseersant, Seersant, Kapral, Reamees, Admiral, Viitseadmiral, Kontradmiral, Kommodoor, Mereväekapten, Kaptenleitnant, Kaptenmajor, Vanemleitnant, Leitnant (Navy), Nooremleitnant (Navy), Lipnik (Navy), Ülemveebel (Navy), Staabiveebel (Navy), Vanemveebel (Navy), Veebel (Navy), Nooremveebel (Navy), Vanemmaat, Maat, Nooremmaat, Vanemmadrus, Madrus, Kindral (Air Force), Kindralleitnant (Air Force), Kindralmajor (Air Force), Brigaadikindral (Air Force), Kolonel (Air Force), Kolonelleitnant (Air Force), Major (Air Force), Kapten, Leitnant (Air Force), Nooremleitnant (Air Force), Lipnik (Air Force)
- Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons: Kapten, Leitnant, Nooremleitnant, Lipnik, Nooremseersant (Army), Ülemveebel, Staabiveebel, Vanemveebel, Veebel, Nooremveebel, Vanemseersant, Seersant, Nooremseersant (Air Force), Kapral, Reamees