Italian Military Ranks 🇮🇹
Overview
The Italian armed forces, known as the "Forze armate italiane," consist of several branches, each with specific responsibilities:
- Italian Army (Esercito Italiano): The Italian Army is responsible for land-based military operations, including infantry, armored units, and support units. It plays a crucial role in national defense and peacekeeping missions.
- Italian Navy (Marina Militare): The Italian Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating a variety of vessels, submarines, surface ships, and aircraft carriers. It is responsible for protecting Italy's extensive coastline and maritime interests in the Mediterranean.
- Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare): The Italian Air Force is responsible for aerial defense and operations. It operates fighter aircraft, transport planes, and helicopters, ensuring air superiority and national defense.
- Carabinieri: The Carabinieri is a specialized law enforcement branch with military status. They handle various policing duties and can be called upon for military support during emergencies.
Air Force
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generale |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Generale di squadra aerea con incarichi speciali |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Generale di squadra aerea |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Generale di divisione aerea |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Generale di brigata aerea |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Colonnello |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Tenente colonnello |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Maggiore |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Primo capitano |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Capitano |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Tenente |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Sottotenente |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Luogotenente |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Primo maresciallo |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Maresciallo di prima classe |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Maresciallo di seconda classe |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Maresciallo di terza classe |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Sergente maggiore capo |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergente maggiore |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Sergente |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Primo aviere capo scelto |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Primo aviere capo |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Primo aviere scelto |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Aviere capo |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Primo aviere |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Aviere scelto |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Aviere | OR-1 | Private |
Army
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generale |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Generale di Corpo d'Armata con Incarichi Speciali |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Generale di Corpo d'Armata |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Generale di Divisione |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Generale di Brigata |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Colonnello |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Tenente Colonnello |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Maggiore |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Primo capitano |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Capitano |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Tenente |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Sottotenente |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Primo luogotenente q.s. |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Luogotenente |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Primo maresciallo |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Maresciallo capo |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Sergente maggiore capo q.s. |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergente Maggiore Capo |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergente Maggiore |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Sergente |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Caporale maggiore capo scelto q.s. |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Caporale maggiore capo scelto |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Caporale maggiore capo |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Caporale maggiore scelto |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Primo caporale maggiore |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Caporal Maggiore |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Caporale |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Soldato |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Navy
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammiraglio |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Ammiraglio di squadra con incarichi speciali |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Ammiraglio di squadra |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Ammiraglio di divisione |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Contrammiraglio |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Capitano di vascello |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Capitano di fregata |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Capitano di corvetta |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Tenente di vascello |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Sottotenente di vascello |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Guardiamarina |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Aspirante guardiamarina |
|
OF-D | Student Officer |
| Primo luogotenente q.s. |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Luogotenente |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Primo maresciallo |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Capo di prima classe |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Capo di seconda classe |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Capo di terza classe |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Secondo capo scelto q.s. |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Secondo capo scelto |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Secondo capo |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Sergente |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Sottocapo di Prima Classe Scelto |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Sottocapo di Prima Classe |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Sottocapo di seconda Classe |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Sottocapo di terza Classe |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Sottocapo |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Comune di prima classe |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Comune di seconda classe | OR-1 | Private |