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France vs Greece Military Ranks
The French Army has 23 ranks — 12 officer and 11 enlisted — from Soldat up to Maréchal de France. Below: all 65 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), aligned tier by tier with their Greek equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
65
Active personnel
270K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 20 of 23 matched
| 🇫🇷 France · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Maréchal de France
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Général d'armée
|
OF-9 General |
Στρατηγός / Stratigos
|
Général de corps d'armée
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Αντιστράτηγος / Antistratigos
|
Général de division
|
OF-7 Major General |
Υποστράτηγος / Ypostratigos
|
Général de brigade
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Ταξίαρχος / Taxiarchos
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Συνταγματάρχης / Syntagmatarchis
|
Lieutenant-colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Αντισυνταγματάρχης / Antisyntagmatarchis
|
Commandant
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Ταγματάρχης / Tagmatarchis
|
Capitaine
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Λοχαγός / Lochagos
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Υπολοχαγός / Ypolochagos
Ανθυπολοχαγός / Anthypolochagos
|
Sous-lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Υπολοχαγός / Ypolochagos
Ανθυπολοχαγός / Anthypolochagos
|
Aspirant
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Δόκιμος Έφεδρος Αξιωματικός / Dokimos efedros aksiomatikos
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Major
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ανθυπασπιστής / Anthypaspistis
|
Adjudant-chef
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ανθυπασπιστής / Anthypaspistis
|
Adjudant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Αρχιλοχίας / Archilochias
|
Sergent-chef BM2
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Επιλοχίας / Epilochias
|
Sergent-chef
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Λοχίας / Lochias
|
Sergent
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Caporal-chef de 1re classe
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δεκανέας / Dekaneas
|
Caporal-chef
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δεκανέας / Dekaneas
|
Caporal
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Υποδεκανέας / Ypodekaneas
|
Soldat de 1re classe
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Soldat
|
OR-1 Private | Στρατιώτης / Stratiotis |
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 17 of 21 matched
| 🇫🇷 France · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Amiral de France
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Amiral
|
OF-9 General |
Ναύαρχος Navarchos
|
Vice-amiral d'escadre
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Αντιναύαρχος Antinavarchos
|
Vice-amiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Υποναύαρχος Yponavarchos
|
Contre-amiral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Αρχιπλοίαρχος Archiploiarchos
|
Capitaine de vaisseau
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Πλοίαρχος Ploiarchos
|
Capitaine de frégate
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Αντιπλοίαρχος Antiploiarchos
|
Capitaine de corvette
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Πλωτάρχης Plotarchis
|
Lieutenant de vaisseau
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Υποπλοίαρχος Ypoploiarchos
|
Enseigne de vaisseau de 1re classe
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ανθυποπλοίαρχος Anthypoploiarchos
Σημαιοφόρος Simaioforos
|
Enseigne de vaisseau de 2e classe
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ανθυποπλοίαρχος Anthypoploiarchos
Σημαιοφόρος Simaioforos
|
Aspirant
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Σημαιοφόρος Επίκουρος Αξιωματικός Simaioforos epikouros axiomatikos
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Major
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ανθυπασπιστής Anthypaspistis
|
Maître principal
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ανθυπασπιστής Anthypaspistis
|
Premier maître
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Αρχικελευστής Archikelefstis
|
Maître
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Κελευστής Kelefstis
|
Second-maître
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Quartier-maître de 1 ère classe
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Δίοπος Diopos
|
Quartier-maître de 2 ème classe
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Matelot breveté
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Matelot
|
OR-1 Private |
Ναύτης Naftis
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 16 of 21 matched
| 🇫🇷 France · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Général d'armée aérienne
|
OF-9 General |
Πτέραρχος Pterarchos
|
Général de corps aérien
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Αντιπτέραρχος Antipterarchos
|
Général de division aérienne
|
OF-7 Major General |
Υποπτέραρχος Ypopterarchos
|
Général de brigade aérienne
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Ταξίαρχος Taxiarchos
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Σμήναρχος Sminarchos
|
Lieutenant-colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Αντισμήναρχος Antisminarchos
|
Commandant
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Επισμηναγός Episminagos
|
Capitaine
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Σμηναγός Sminagos
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Υποσμηναγός Yposminagos
Ανθυποσμηναγός Anthyposminagos
|
Sous-lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Υποσμηναγός Yposminagos
Ανθυποσμηναγός Anthyposminagos
|
Aspirant
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
Élève-officier
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Major
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
![Greece Air Force Ανθυπασπιστής [a] Anthypaspistis insignia](https://media.globalmilitary.net/world/images/models/rank/grc-airforce-or-9.png){kind=icon}
Ανθυπασπιστής [a] Anthypaspistis
|
Adjudant-chef
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ανθυπασπιστής [a] Anthypaspistis
|
Adjudant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Αρχισμηνίας Archisminias
|
Sergent-chef
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Σμηνίας Sminias
|
Sergent
|
OR-5 Sergeant | – |
Caporal-chef
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Υποσμηνίας Yposminias
|
Caporal
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Aviateur 1 e classe
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Aviateur 2e classe
|
OR-1 Private |
Σμηνίτης Sminitis
|
Overview
The French Armed Forces, known as "Forces armées françaises," encompass several branches, each with specific roles and responsibilities:
- French Army (Armée de Terre): The French Army is responsible for land-based military operations, including infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units. It plays a key role in national defense and international missions.
- French Navy (Marine Nationale): The French Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating a variety of vessels, submarines, and aircraft carriers. It is responsible for protecting France's maritime interests and sea lanes.
- French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace): The French Air and Space Force is responsible for aerial and space operations, including fighter aircraft, bombers, transport planes, and space assets. It ensures air superiority and contributes to space activities.
- National Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale): While primarily a law enforcement agency, the National Gendarmerie also has military responsibilities, particularly in rural and remote areas. It handles various policing duties and can be called upon for military support.
- French Foreign Legion (Légion étrangère): The French Foreign Legion is a unique branch known for its recruitment of foreign nationals. It serves as an elite force within the French Army and takes part in various military operations.
France Military
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and other open sources.
Insignia image credits
- Rama — CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, via Wikimedia Commons: Amiral, Vice-amiral d'escadre, Vice-amiral, Contre-amiral, Capitaine de vaisseau, Capitaine de frégate, Capitaine de corvette, Lieutenant de vaisseau, Enseigne de vaisseau de 1re classe, Enseigne de vaisseau de 2e classe, Major (Navy), Maître principal, Premier maître, Maître, Second-maître, Quartier-maître de 1 ère classe, Quartier-maître de 2 ème classe, Matelot breveté, Matelot, Général d'armée aérienne, Général de corps aérien, Général de division aérienne, Général de brigade aérienne, Colonel, Lieutenant-colonel, Commandant, Capitaine, Lieutenant, Sous-lieutenant, Aspirant, Élève-officier, Major (Air Force), Adjudant-chef, Adjudant, Sergent-chef, Sergent, Caporal-chef, Caporal, Aviateur 1 e classe, Aviateur 2e classe
- Bilou — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Colonel, Lieutenant-colonel, Commandant, Capitaine, Lieutenant, Sous-lieutenant, Aspirant, Major, Adjudant-chef, Adjudant, Sergent-chef, Sergent, Caporal-chef de 1re classe, Caporal-chef, Caporal, Soldat de 1re classe
- Original file by Bilou. Modifications by Otourly and Skjoldbro. — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Général d'armée, Général de corps d'armée, Général de division, Général de brigade
- Rama derivative work: Captain29 — CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, via Wikimedia Commons: Amiral de France, Aspirant
- Bilou derivative work: とある白い猫 — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Soldat
- Bloomsbury Group — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Sergent-chef BM2
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Maréchal de France