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Italian Military Ranks
The Italian Army has 28 ranks — 12 officer and 16 enlisted — from Soldato up to Generale. Below: all 84 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), with insignia and NATO-code equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
84
Active personnel
165K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 28 of 28 matched
| 🇮🇹 Italy · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Generale
|
OF-9 General |
General
|
Generale di Corpo d'Armata con Incarichi Speciali
|
OF-9 General |
General
|
Generale di Corpo d'Armata
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Lieutenant general
|
Generale di Divisione
|
OF-7 Major General |
Major general
|
Generale di Brigata
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Brigadier general
|
Colonnello
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Colonel
|
Tenente Colonnello
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Lieutenant colonel
|
Maggiore
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Major
|
Primo capitano
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Captain
|
Capitano
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Captain
|
Tenente
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
First lieutenant
Second lieutenant
|
Sottotenente
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
First lieutenant
Second lieutenant
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Primo luogotenente q.s.
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Command sergeant major
Sergeant major
|
Luogotenente
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Command sergeant major
Sergeant major
|
Primo maresciallo
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Command sergeant major
Sergeant major
|
Maresciallo capo
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
First sergeant
Master sergeant
|
Sergente maggiore capo q.s.
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Sergeant first class
|
Sergente Maggiore Capo
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Sergeant first class
|
Sergente Maggiore
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Staff sergeant
|
Sergente
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Sergeant
|
Caporale maggiore capo scelto q.s.
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Specialist
Corporal
|
Caporale maggiore capo scelto
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Specialist
Corporal
|
Caporale maggiore capo
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Specialist
Corporal
|
Caporale maggiore scelto
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Specialist
Corporal
|
Primo caporale maggiore
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Specialist
Corporal
|
Caporal Maggiore
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Private first class
|
Caporale
|
OR-2 Private |
Private
|
Soldato
|
OR-1 Private | Private |
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 29 of 29 matched
| 🇮🇹 Italy · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Ammiraglio
|
OF-9 General |
Admiral
|
Ammiraglio di squadra con incarichi speciali
|
OF-9 General |
Admiral
|
Ammiraglio di squadra
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Vice admiral
|
Ammiraglio di divisione
|
OF-7 Major General |
Rear admiral
|
Contrammiraglio
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Rear admiral (lower half)
|
Capitano di vascello
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Captain
|
Capitano di fregata
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Commander
|
Capitano di corvetta
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Lieutenant commander
|
Tenente di vascello
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Lieutenant
|
Sottotenente di vascello
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Lieutenant (junior grade)
Ensign
|
Guardiamarina
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Lieutenant (junior grade)
Ensign
|
Aspirante guardiamarina
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Midshipman / officer candidate
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Primo luogotenente q.s.
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Command master chief petty officer
Master chief petty officer
|
Luogotenente
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Command master chief petty officer
Master chief petty officer
|
Primo maresciallo
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Command master chief petty officer
Master chief petty officer
|
Capo di prima classe
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Command master chief petty officer
Master chief petty officer
|
Capo di seconda classe
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Command senior chief petty officer
Senior chief petty officer
|
Capo di terza classe
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Command senior chief petty officer
Senior chief petty officer
|
Secondo capo scelto q.s.
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Chief petty officer
|
Secondo capo scelto
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Chief petty officer
|
Secondo capo
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Petty officer first class
|
Sergente
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Petty officer second class
|
Sottocapo di Prima Classe Scelto
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Petty officer third class
|
Sottocapo di Prima Classe
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Petty officer third class
|
Sottocapo di seconda Classe
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Petty officer third class
|
Sottocapo di terza Classe
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Petty officer third class
|
Sottocapo
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Seaman
|
Comune di prima classe
|
OR-2 Private |
Seaman apprentice
|
| Comune di seconda classe | OR-1 Private | Seaman recruit |
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 27 of 27 matched
| 🇮🇹 Italy · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Generale
|
OF-9 General |
General
|
Generale di squadra aerea con incarichi speciali
|
OF-9 General |
General
|
Generale di squadra aerea
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Lieutenant general
|
Generale di divisione aerea
|
OF-7 Major General |
Major general
|
Generale di brigata aerea
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Brigadier general
|
Colonnello
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Colonel
|
Tenente colonnello
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Lieutenant colonel
|
Maggiore
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Major
|
Primo capitano
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Captain
|
Capitano
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Captain
|
Tenente
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
First lieutenant
Second lieutenant
|
Sottotenente
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
First lieutenant
Second lieutenant
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Luogotenente
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Command chief master sergeant
First sergeant
Chief master sergeant
|
Primo maresciallo
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Command chief master sergeant
First sergeant
Chief master sergeant
|
Maresciallo di prima classe
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Command chief master sergeant
First sergeant
Chief master sergeant
|
Maresciallo di seconda classe
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
First sergeant
Senior master sergeant
|
Maresciallo di terza classe
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
First sergeant
Senior master sergeant
|
Sergente maggiore capo
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
First sergeant
Master sergeant
|
Sergente maggiore
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Technical sergeant
|
Sergente
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Staff sergeant
|
Primo aviere capo scelto
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Senior airman
|
Primo aviere capo
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Senior airman
|
Primo aviere scelto
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Senior airman
|
Aviere capo
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Senior airman
|
Primo aviere
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Airman first class
|
Aviere scelto
|
OR-2 Private |
Airman
|
| Aviere | OR-1 Private | Airman basic |
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.
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- F l a n k e r — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Generale (Army), Generale di Corpo d'Armata con Incarichi Speciali, Generale di Corpo d'Armata, Generale di Divisione, Generale di Brigata, Colonnello, Tenente Colonnello, Maggiore, Primo capitano, Capitano, Tenente, Sottotenente, Primo luogotenente q.s., Luogotenente (Army), Primo maresciallo (Army), Maresciallo capo, Sergente Maggiore Capo, Sergente Maggiore, Sergente (Army), Caporale maggiore capo scelto, Caporale maggiore capo, Caporale maggiore scelto, Primo caporale maggiore, Caporal Maggiore, Caporale, Soldato, Ammiraglio, Ammiraglio di squadra con incarichi speciali, Ammiraglio di squadra, Ammiraglio di divisione, Contrammiraglio, Capitano di vascello, Capitano di fregata, Capitano di corvetta, Tenente di vascello, Sottotenente di vascello, Guardiamarina, Aspirante guardiamarina, Luogotenente (Navy), Primo maresciallo (Navy), Capo di prima classe, Capo di seconda classe, Capo di terza classe, Secondo capo scelto, Secondo capo, Sergente (Navy), Sottocapo di Prima Classe Scelto, Sottocapo di Prima Classe, Sottocapo di seconda Classe, Sottocapo di terza Classe, Sottocapo, Comune di prima classe, Generale (Air Force), Generale di squadra aerea con incarichi speciali, Generale di divisione aerea
- F l a n k e r derivative work: Officer781 — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Luogotenente, Primo maresciallo, Maresciallo di prima classe, Maresciallo di seconda classe, Maresciallo di terza classe, Sergente maggiore capo, Sergente maggiore, Sergente, Primo aviere capo scelto, Primo aviere capo, Primo aviere scelto, Aviere capo, Primo aviere, Aviere scelto
- F l a n k e r — CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Generale di brigata aerea, Colonnello, Tenente colonnello, Maggiore, Primo capitano, Capitano, Tenente, Sottotenente
- Fonsecafrancesco04 — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Sergente maggiore capo q.s., Caporale maggiore capo scelto q.s., Primo luogotenente q.s.
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