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United Kingdom vs Turkey Military Ranks
The British Army has 19 ranks — 12 officer and 7 enlisted — from Private up to Field marshal. Below: all 78 ranks across 4 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), aligned tier by tier with their Turkish equivalents.
Branches
4
Ranks documented
78
Active personnel
144K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 17 of 19 matched
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Field marshal
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army |
Mareşal
|
General
|
OF-9 General |
Genelkurmay başkanı
Orgeneral
|
Lieutenant-general
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Korgeneral
|
Major-general
|
OF-7 Major General |
Tümgeneral
|
Brigadier
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Tuğgeneral
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Albay
|
Lieutenant colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Yarbay
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Binbaşı
|
Captain
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Yüzbaşı
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Üsteğmen
Teğmen
Asteğmen
|
Second lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Üsteğmen
Teğmen
Asteğmen
|
Officer cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Warrant officer class 1
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Astsubay kıdemli başçavuş
|
Warrant officer class 2
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Astsubay başçavuş
|
Staff
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Astsubay kıdemli üstçavuş
|
Sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Astsubay üstçavuş
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Uzman çavuş
Çavuş
|
Lance corporal
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Uzman onbaşı
Onbaşı
|
| Private | OR-2 Private | – |
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 17 of 18 matched
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral of the Fleet
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army |
Büyük amiral
|
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
Genelkurmay başkanlığı
Oramiral
|
Vice admiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Koramiral
|
Rear admiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Tümamiral
|
Commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Tuğamiral
|
Captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Albay
|
Commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Yarbay
|
Lieutenant commander
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Binbaşı
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Yüzbaşı
|
Sub lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Üsteğmen
Teğmen
Asteğmen
|
Midshipman
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Üsteğmen
Teğmen
Asteğmen
|
Officer Cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer | Bahriyeli |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Warrant officer class 1
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Astsubay kıdemli başçavuş
|
Warrant officer class 2
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Astsubay başçavuş
|
Chief petty officer
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Astsubay kıdemli üstçavuş
|
Petty officer
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Astsubay üstçavuş
|
Leading rate
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Uzman çavuş
Çavuş
|
Able rate
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 19 of 22 matched
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Marshal of the RAF
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army |
Mareşal
|
Air chief marshal
|
OF-9 General |
Genelkurmay başkanlığı
Orgeneral
|
Air marshal
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Korgeneral
|
Air vice-marshal
|
OF-7 Major General |
Tümgeneral
|
Air commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Tuğgeneral
|
Group captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Albay
|
Wing commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Yarbay
|
Squadron leader
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Binbaşı
|
Flight lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Yüzbaşı
|
Flying officer
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Üsteğmen
Teğmen
Asteğmen
|
Pilot officer / acting pilot officer
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Üsteğmen
Teğmen
Asteğmen
|
Officer cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer | Harbiyeli |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Warrant officer
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Astsubay kıdemli başçavuş
|
Flight sergeant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Astsubay kıdemli üstçavuş
|
Chief technician
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Astsubay kıdemli üstçavuş
|
Sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Astsubay üstçavuş
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Uzman çavuş
Çavuş
|
Lance corporal ( RAF Regiment only)
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Uzman onbaşı
Onbaşı
|
Air specialist (class 1) technician
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Air specialist (class 1)
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Air specialist (class 2)
|
OR-2 Private | – |
| Air recruit | OR-1 Private | Er |
Marines
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 17 of 19 matched
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Marines | NATO code |
Equivalent in
Turkey has no Marines — equivalents from its Army.
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Captain General Royal Marines
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army |
Mareşal
|
General
|
OF-9 General |
Genelkurmay başkanı
Orgeneral
|
Lieutenant-general
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Korgeneral
|
Major-general
|
OF-7 Major General |
Tümgeneral
|
Brigadier
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Tuğgeneral
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Albay
|
Lieutenant colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Yarbay
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Binbaşı
|
Captain
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Yüzbaşı
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Üsteğmen
Teğmen
Asteğmen
|
Second lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Üsteğmen
Teğmen
Asteğmen
|
Officer cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Warrant officer class 1
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Astsubay kıdemli başçavuş
|
Warrant officer class 2
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Astsubay başçavuş
|
Colour sergeant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Astsubay kıdemli üstçavuş
|
Sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Astsubay üstçavuş
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Uzman çavuş
Çavuş
|
Lance corporal
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Uzman onbaşı
Onbaşı
|
| Marine | OR-2 Private | – |
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
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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