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United Kingdom vs Israel Military Ranks
The British Army has 19 ranks โ 12 officer and 7 enlisted โ from Private up to Field marshal. Below: all 78 ranks across 4 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), aligned tier by tier with their Israeli equivalents.
Branches
4
Ranks documented
78
Active personnel
144K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 16 of 19 matched
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Field marshal
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
General
|
OF-9 General | – |
Lieutenant-general
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
ืจื-ืืืืฃ Rav aluf
|
Major-general
|
OF-7 Major General |
ืืืืฃ Aluf
|
Brigadier
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
ืชืช-ืืืืฃ Tat aluf
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
ืืืืฃ ืืฉื ื Aluf mishne
|
Lieutenant colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
ืกืื-ืืืืฃ Sgan aluf
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
ืจื ืกืจื Rav sรฉren
|
Captain
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
ืกืจื Sรฉren
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ืกืื Segen
ืกืื-ืืฉื ื Segen mishne
|
Second lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ืกืื Segen
ืกืื-ืืฉื ื Segen mishne
|
Officer cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Warrant officer class 1
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
ืจื-ื ืื Rav nagad
|
Warrant officer class 2
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
ืจื-ืกืื ืืืืจ Rav samal bakhรญr
|
Staff
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
ืจื-ืกืื ืืชืงืื Rav samal mitkadem
|
Sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
ืจื-ืกืื ืจืืฉืื Rav samal rishon
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
ืกืื ืจืืฉืื Samal rishon
|
Lance corporal
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
ืกืื Samal
|
| Private | OR-2 Private |
ืจื ืืืจืื Rav turai
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 14 of 18 matched
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral of the Fleet
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Admiral
|
OF-9 General | – |
Vice admiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
ืจื-ืืืืฃ Rav aluf
|
Rear admiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
ืืืืฃ Aluf
|
Commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
ืชืช-ืืืืฃ Tat aluf
|
Captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
ืืืืฃ ืืฉื ื Aluf mishne
|
Commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
ืกืื-ืืืืฃ Sgan aluf
|
Lieutenant commander
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
ืจื ืกืจื Rav sรฉren
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
ืกืจื Sรฉren
|
Sub lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ืกืื Segen
ืกืื-ืืฉื ื Segen mishne
|
Midshipman
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ืกืื Segen
ืกืื-ืืฉื ื Segen mishne
|
Officer Cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Warrant officer class 1
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
ืจื-ื ืื Rav nagad
ืจื-ืกืื ืืืืจ Rav samal bakhรญr
|
Warrant officer class 2
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
ืจื-ืกืื ืืชืงืื Rav samal mitkadem
|
Chief petty officer
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
ืจื-ืกืื ืจืืฉืื Rav samal rishon
|
Petty officer
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
ืจื-ืกืื Rav samal
|
Leading rate
|
OR-4 Corporal |
ืกืื Samal
|
Able rate
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 19 of 22 matched
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Marshal of the RAF
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Air chief marshal
|
OF-9 General | – |
Air marshal
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
ืจื-ืืืืฃ Rav aluf
|
Air vice-marshal
|
OF-7 Major General |
ืืืืฃ Aluf
|
Air commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
ืชืช-ืืืืฃ Tat aluf
|
Group captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
ืืืืฃ ืืฉื ื Aluf mishne
|
Wing commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
ืกืื-ืืืืฃ Sgan aluf
|
Squadron leader
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
ืจื ืกืจื Rav sรฉren
|
Flight lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
ืกืจื Sรฉren
|
Flying officer
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ืกืื Segen
ืกืื-ืืฉื ื Segen mishne
|
Pilot officer / acting pilot officer
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ืกืื Segen
ืกืื-ืืฉื ื Segen mishne
|
Officer cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Warrant officer
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
ืจื-ื ืื Rav nagad
|
Flight sergeant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
ืจื-ืกืื ืืชืงืื Rav samal mitkadem
|
Chief technician
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
ืจื-ืกืื ืืชืงืื Rav samal mitkadem
|
Sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
ืจื-ืกืื ืจืืฉืื Rav samal rishon
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
ืกืื ืจืืฉืื Samal rishon
|
Lance corporal ( RAF Regiment only)
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
ืกืื Samal
|
Air specialist (class 1) technician
|
OR-2 Private |
ืจื ืืืจืื Rav turai
|
Air specialist (class 1)
|
OR-2 Private |
ืจื ืืืจืื Rav turai
|
Air specialist (class 2)
|
OR-2 Private |
ืจื ืืืจืื Rav turai
|
| Air recruit | OR-1 Private | ืืืจืื Turai |
Marines
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 16 of 19 matched
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom · Marines | NATO code |
Equivalent in
Israel has no Marines โ equivalents from its Army.
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Captain General Royal Marines
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
General
|
OF-9 General | – |
Lieutenant-general
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
ืจื-ืืืืฃ Rav aluf
|
Major-general
|
OF-7 Major General |
ืืืืฃ Aluf
|
Brigadier
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
ืชืช-ืืืืฃ Tat aluf
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
ืืืืฃ ืืฉื ื Aluf mishne
|
Lieutenant colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
ืกืื-ืืืืฃ Sgan aluf
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
ืจื ืกืจื Rav sรฉren
|
Captain
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
ืกืจื Sรฉren
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ืกืื Segen
ืกืื-ืืฉื ื Segen mishne
|
Second lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ืกืื Segen
ืกืื-ืืฉื ื Segen mishne
|
Officer cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Warrant officer class 1
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
ืจื-ื ืื Rav nagad
|
Warrant officer class 2
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
ืจื-ืกืื ืืืืจ Rav samal bakhรญr
|
Colour sergeant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
ืจื-ืกืื ืืชืงืื Rav samal mitkadem
|
Sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
ืจื-ืกืื ืจืืฉืื Rav samal rishon
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
ืกืื ืจืืฉืื Samal rishon
|
Lance corporal
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
ืกืื Samal
|
| Marine | OR-2 Private |
ืจื ืืืจืื Rav turai
|
Overview
The armed forces of the United Kingdom, collectively known as the "British Armed Forces," comprise several branches, each with specific roles and responsibilities:
- British Army: The British Army is the land-based military branch responsible for ground operations. It includes infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units. The Army plays a vital role in both national defense and international peacekeeping missions.
- Royal Navy: The Royal Navy is responsible for maritime defense and security. It operates a wide range of vessels, including aircraft carriers, submarines, and surface ships, ensuring the protection of the UK's maritime interests.
- Royal Air Force (RAF): The Royal Air Force is responsible for aerial operations, with a diverse fleet of fighter aircraft, transport planes, and helicopters. It plays a critical role in air defense and global mobility.
- Royal Marines: The Royal Marines are a specialized branch known for amphibious warfare and rapid response capabilities. They serve as the UK's elite naval infantry.
- British Special Forces: The UK has various elite special forces units, including the SAS (Special Air Service) and SBS (Special Boat Service), known for their covert and special operations expertise.
United Kingdom Military
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and other open sources.
Insignia image credits
- Sodacan — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Field marshal, General (Army), Lieutenant-general (Army), Major-general (Army), Brigadier (Army), Colonel (Army), Lieutenant colonel (Army), Major (Army), Captain (Army), Lieutenant (Army), Second lieutenant (Army), Officer cadet, Warrant officer class 1 (Army), Warrant officer class 2 (Army), Staff, Sergeant (Army), Corporal (Army), Lance corporal (Army), Admiral of the Fleet, Admiral, Vice admiral, Rear admiral, Warrant officer class 1 (Navy), Warrant officer class 2 (Navy), Chief petty officer, Petty officer, Leading rate, Able rate, Marshal of the RAF, Air chief marshal, Air marshal, Air vice-marshal, Air commodore, Group captain, Wing commander, Squadron leader, Flight lieutenant, Flying officer, Pilot officer / acting pilot officer, Flight sergeant, Chief technician, Sergeant (Air Force), Corporal (Air Force), Lance corporal ( RAF Regiment only), Air specialist (class 1) technician, Air specialist (class 1), Air specialist (class 2), General (Marines), Lieutenant-general (Marines), Major-general (Marines), Brigadier (Marines), Colonel (Marines), Lieutenant colonel (Marines), Major (Marines), Captain (Marines), Lieutenant (Marines), Second lieutenant (Marines), Colour sergeant, Sergeant (Marines), Corporal (Marines), Lance corporal (Marines)
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Commodore, Captain, Commander, Lieutenant commander, Lieutenant, Sub lieutenant, Officer cadet (Air Force), Captain General Royal Marines, Officer cadet (Marines)
- Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons: Midshipman, Officer Cadet
- Cdjp1 — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Warrant officer, Warrant officer class 1
- Dgp4004 — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Warrant officer class 2