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Iran vs Israel Military Ranks
The Iranian Army has 25 ranks — 16 officer and 9 enlisted — from سرباز Sarbaz up to ارتشبد Arteshbod. Below: all 150 ranks across 6 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, IRGC Air Force, IRGC Land Forces, IRGC Navy), aligned tier by tier with their Israeli equivalents.
Branches
6
Ranks documented
150
Active personnel
610K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 20 of 25 matched
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OF-9 General | – |
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OF-8 Lieutenant General |
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OF-7 Major General |
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OF-6 Brigadier General |
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OF-6 Brigadier General |
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OF-5 Colonel |
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OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
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OF-3 Major / Commandant |
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OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
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OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
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OR-9 Sergeant Major |
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OR-8 1st Sergeant |
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OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
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OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
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OR-5 Sergeant |
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OR-4 Corporal |
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OR-3 Private 1st Class |
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OR-2 Private |
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OR-1 Private | טוראי Turai |
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 20 of 25 matched
| 🇮🇷 Iran · Air Force | NATO code |
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| Officers | ||
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OF-9 General | – |
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OF-8 Lieutenant General |
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OF-7 Major General |
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OF-6 Brigadier General |
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OF-6 Brigadier General |
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OF-5 Colonel |
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OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
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OF-3 Major / Commandant |
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OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
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OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
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OR-9 Sergeant Major |
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OR-8 1st Sergeant |
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OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
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OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
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OR-5 Sergeant |
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OR-4 Corporal |
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OR-3 Private 1st Class |
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OR-2 Private |
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OR-1 Private | טוראי Turai |
IRGC Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 20 of 25 matched
| 🇮🇷 Iran · IRGC Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
Israel equivalents from its Air Force.
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| Officers | ||
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OF-9 General | – |
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OF-8 Lieutenant General |
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OF-7 Major General |
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OF-6 Brigadier General |
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OF-6 Brigadier General |
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OF-5 Colonel |
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OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
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OF-3 Major / Commandant |
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OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
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OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
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OR-9 Sergeant Major |
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OR-8 1st Sergeant |
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OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
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OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
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OR-5 Sergeant |
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OR-4 Corporal |
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OR-3 Private 1st Class |
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OR-2 Private |
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OR-1 Private | טוראי Turai |
IRGC Land Forces
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 20 of 25 matched
| 🇮🇷 Iran · IRGC Land Forces | NATO code |
Equivalent in
Israel equivalents from its Army.
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| Officers | ||
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OF-9 General | – |
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OF-8 Lieutenant General |
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OF-7 Major General |
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OF-6 Brigadier General |
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OF-6 Brigadier General |
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OF-5 Colonel |
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OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
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OF-3 Major / Commandant |
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OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
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OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
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OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
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OR-9 Sergeant Major |
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OR-8 1st Sergeant |
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OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
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OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
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OR-5 Sergeant |
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OR-4 Corporal |
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OR-3 Private 1st Class |
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OR-2 Private |
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OR-1 Private | טוראי Turai |
Overview
The armed forces of Iran, officially known as the "Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces" or "نیروهای مسلح جمهوری اسلامی ایران," are composed of multiple branches, each with specific roles and responsibilities:
- Islamic Republic of Iran Army (ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران): The Iranian Army is responsible for land-based military operations. It includes infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units. The Army plays a central role in national defense and internal security.
- Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (نیروی دریایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران): The Iranian Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating various vessels, including submarines, surface ships, and patrol boats. It is tasked with safeguarding Iran's coastline and maritime interests in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
- Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران): The Iranian Air Force is responsible for aerial defense and operations. It operates fighter aircraft, transport planes, and helicopters, ensuring air superiority and national defense.
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) (سپاه پاسداران انقلاب اسلامی): The IRGC is a separate branch of the armed forces with significant influence and authority. It oversees various aspects of Iran's military, including special forces, missile development, and intelligence.
Iran Military
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and other open sources.
Insignia image credits
- MrInfo2012 — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: ارتشبد Arteshbod (Army), سپهبد Sepahbod (Army), سرلشکر Sarlashkar (Army), سرتیپ دوم Sartip dovom (Army), سرهنگ Sarhang (Army), سرهنگ دوم Sarhang dovom (Army), سرگرد Sargord (Army), سروان Sarvān, ستوان یکم Sotvān yekom, ستوان دوم Sotvān dovom, ستوان سوم Sotvān sevom, استوار یکم Ostovar yekom (Army), استوار دوم Ostovar dovom (Army), گروهبان یکم Goruhban yekom (Army), گروهبان دوم Goruhban dovom (Army), گروهبان سوم Goruhban sevom (Army), سرجوخه Sarjukheh (Army), سرباز یکم Sarbaz yekom (Army), سرباز دوم Sarbaz dovom (Army), سرباز Sarbaz (Army), ناواستوار یکم Navostovar yekom, ناواستوار دوم Navostovar dovom, مهناوی یکم Mahnavi yekom, مهناوی دوم Mahnavi dovom, مهناوی سوم Mahnavi sevom, سرناوی Sarnavi, ناوی یکم Navi yekom, ناوی دوم Navi dovom, ارتشبد Arteshbod (Air Force), سپهبد Sepahbod (Air Force), سرلشکر Sarlashkar (Air Force), سرتیپ Sartip, سرتیپ دوم Sartip dovom (Air Force), سرهنگ Sarhang (Air Force), سرهنگ دوم Sarhang dovom (Air Force), سرگرد Sargord (Air Force), سروان Sarvan, ستوان یکم Sotvan yekom, ستوان دوم Sotvan dovom, ستوان سوم Sotvan sevom, استوار یکم Ostovar yekom (Air Force), استوار دوم Ostovar dovom (Air Force), گروهبان یکم Goruhban yekom (Air Force), گروهبان دوم Goruhban dovom (Air Force), گروهبان سوم Goruhban sevom (Air Force), سرجوخه Sarjukheh (Air Force), سرباز یکم Sarbaz yekom (Air Force), سرباز دوم Sarbaz dovom (Air Force), سرباز Sarbaz (Air Force), ارتشبد پاسدار Arteshbod pasdar, سپهبد پاسدار Sepahbod pasdar, سرلشکر پاسدار Sarlashkar pasdar, سرتیپ پاسدار Sartip pasdar, سرتیپ دوم پاسدار Sartip dovom pasdar, سرهنگ پاسدار Sarhang pasdar, سرهنگ دوم پاسدار Sarhang dovom pasdar, سرگرد پاسدار Sargord pasdar, سروان پاسدار Sarwan pasdar, ستوان یکم پاسدار Sotwan yekom pasdar, ستوان دوم پاسدار Sotwan dovom pasdar, ستوان سوم پاسدار Sotwan sevom pasdar, رزمدار یکم Razmdar yekom pasdar, رزمدار دوم Razmdar dovom pasdar, رزمآور یکم Razmavar yekom pasdar, رزمآور دوم Razmavar dovom pasdar, رزمآور سوم Razmavar sevom pasdar, رزمیار Razmyar pasdar, سرباز یکم Sarbaz yekom pasdar, سرباز دوم Sarbaz dovom pasdar, سرباز Sarbaz pasdar
- MrInfo2012 — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: سرتیپ Sartip, Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari Imam Ali (Army), Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari Imam Ali (Army), Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari Imam Ali (Army), Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari Imam Ali (Army), Daneshjuye daneshgahe imam khomeini (Navy), Daneshjuye daneshgahe imam khomeini (Navy), Daneshjuye daneshgahe imam khomeini (Navy), Daneshjuye daneshgahe imam khomeini (Navy), Daneshjoye daneshgahe hawai (Air Force), Daneshjoye daneshgahe hawai (Air Force), Daneshjoye daneshgahe hawai (Air Force), Daneshjoye daneshgahe hawai (Air Force), Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari imam Hosein (IRGC Air Force), Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari imam Hosein (IRGC Air Force), Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari imam Hosein (IRGC Air Force), Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari imam Hosein (IRGC Air Force)
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: ناخدا یکم Nakhoda yekom, ناخدا دوم Nakhoda dovom, ناخدا سوم Nakhoda sevom, ناوسروان Navsarvan, ناوبان یکم Navban yekom, ناوبان دوم Navban dovom, ناوبان سوم Navban sevom
- Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons: دریابد Daryabod, دریاسالار Daryasalar, دریابان Daryaban, دریادار Daryadar, دریادار دوم Daryadar dovom, ناوی Navi