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Kazakhstan vs China Military Ranks
The Kazakhstani Army has 20 ranks — 10 officer and 10 enlisted — from Қатардағы жауынгер Qatardağı jawınger up to Армия генералы Armïya generalı. Below: all 58 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), aligned tier by tier with their Chinese equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
58
Active personnel
39K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 20 of 20 matched
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
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|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Армия генералы Armïya generalı
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OF-9 General |
陆军上将 (General)
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Генерал-полковник General-polkovnïk
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OF-8 Lieutenant General |
陆军中将 (Lieutenant General)
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Генерал-лейтенант General-leytenant
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OF-7 Major General |
陆军少将 (Major General)
|
Генерал-майор General-mayor
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
陆军大校 (Senior Colonel)
|
Полковник Polkovnïk
|
OF-5 Colonel |
陆军上校 (Colonel)
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Подполковник Podpolkovnïk
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OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
陆军中校 (Lieutenant Colonel)
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Майор Mayor
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
陆军少校 (Major)
|
Капитан Kapïtan
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OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
陆军上尉 (Captain)
|
Аға лейтенант Ağa leytenant
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
陆军中尉 (First Lieutenant)
陆军少尉 (Second Lieutenant)
|
Лейтенант Leytenant
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
陆军中尉 (First Lieutenant)
陆军少尉 (Second Lieutenant)
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| Enlisted ranks | ||
Шебер-сержант Şeber-serjant
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OR-9 Sergeant Major |
陆军一级军士长 (First Class Sergeant Major)
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Штаб-сержант Ştab-serjant
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OR-8 1st Sergeant |
陆军二级军士长 (Second Class Sergeant Major)
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Бірінші сыныпты сержант Birinşi sınıptı serjant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
陆军三级军士长 (Third Class Sergeant Major)
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Екінші сыныпты сержант Ekinşi sınıptı serjant
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OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
陆军三级军士长 (Third Class Sergeant Major)
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Үшінші сыныпты сержант Üşinşi sınıptı serjant
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OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
陆军一级上士 (First Class Master Sergeant)
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Аға сержант Ağa serjant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
陆军一级上士 (First Class Master Sergeant)
|
Сержант Serjant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
陆军二级上士 (Second Class Master Sergeant)
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Кіші сержант Kişi serjant
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OR-4 Corporal |
陆军中士 (Sergeant)
|
Ефрейтор Efreĭtor
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OR-2 Private |
陆军上等兵 (Private First Class)
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Қатардағы жауынгер Qatardağı jawınger
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OR-1 Private |
陆军列兵 (Private)
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 19 of 19 matched
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
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|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Адмирал Admïral
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OF-8 Lieutenant General |
海军中将 (Vice Admiral)
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Вице-адмирал Vice-admïral
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OF-7 Major General |
海军少将 (Rear Admiral)
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Контр-адмирал Kontr-admïral
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OF-6 Brigadier General |
海军大校 (Senior Captain)
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Бірінші дәрежелі капитан Birinşi därejeli kapïtan
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OF-5 Colonel |
海军上校 (Captain)
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Екінші дәрежелі капитан Ekinşi därejeli kapïtan
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OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
海军中校 (Commander)
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Үшінші дәрежелі капитан Üşinşi därejeli kapïtan
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OF-3 Major / Commandant |
海军少校 (Lieutenant Commander)
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Капитан-лейтенант Kapïtan-leytenant
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OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
海军上尉 (Lieutenant)
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Аға лейтенант Ağa leytenant
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OF-1 Lieutenant |
海军中尉 (Sub-Lieutenant)
海军少尉 (Ensign)
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Лейтенант Leytenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
海军中尉 (Sub-Lieutenant)
海军少尉 (Ensign)
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| Enlisted ranks | ||
Шебер-старшина Şeber-starşïna
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OR-9 Sergeant Major |
海军一级军士长 (First Class Sergeant Major)
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Штаб-старшина Ştab-starşïna
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OR-8 1st Sergeant |
海军二级军士长 (Second Class Sergeant Major)
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Бірінші сыныпты старшина Birinşi sınıptı starşïna
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
海军三级军士长 (Third Class Sergeant Major)
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Екінші сыныпты старшина Ekinşi sınıptı starşïna
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OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
海军三级军士长 (Third Class Sergeant Major)
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Үшінші сыныпты старшина Üşinşi sınıptı starşïna
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
海军一级上士 (First Class Master Sergeant)
|
Бас старшина Bas starşyna
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OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
海军一级上士 (First Class Master Sergeant)
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Бірінші сатылы старшина Birinşi satılı starşïna
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
海军二级上士 (Second Class Master Sergeant)
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Екінші сатылы старшина Ekinşi satılı starşïna
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OR-4 Corporal |
海军中士 (Sergeant)
|
Аға матрос Ağa matros
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OR-2 Private |
海军上等兵 (Seaman First Class)
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Матрос Matros
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OR-1 Private | 海军列兵 (Seaman Recruit) |
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 19 of 19 matched
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
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|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Генерал-полковник General-polkovnïk
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OF-8 Lieutenant General |
空军中将 (Lieutenant General)
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Генерал-лейтенант General-leytenant
|
OF-7 Major General |
空军少将 (Major General)
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Генерал-майор General-mayor
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OF-6 Brigadier General |
空军大校 (Senior Colonel)
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Полковник Polkovnïk
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OF-5 Colonel |
空军上校 (Colonel)
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Подполковник Podpolkovnïk
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OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
空军中校 (Lieutenant Colonel)
|
Майор Mayor
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
空军少校 (Major)
|
Капитан Kapïtan
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
空军上尉 (Captain)
|
Аға лейтенант Ağa leytenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
空军中尉 (First Lieutenant)
空军少尉 (Second Lieutenant)
|
Лейтенант Leytenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
空军中尉 (First Lieutenant)
空军少尉 (Second Lieutenant)
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Шебер-сержант Şeber-serjant
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
空军一级军士长 (Master sergeant first class)
|
Штаб-сержант Ştab-serjant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
空军二级军士长 (Master sergeant second class)
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Бірінші сыныпты сержант Birinşi sınıptı serjant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
空军三级军士长 (Master sergeant third class)
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Екінші сыныпты сержант Ekinşi sınıptı serjant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
空军三级军士长 (Master sergeant third class)
|
Үшінші сыныпты сержант Üşinşi sınıptı serjant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
空军一级上士 (Technical sergeant)
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Аға сержант Ağa serjant
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OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
空军一级上士 (Technical sergeant)
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Сержант Serjant
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OR-5 Sergeant |
空军二级上士 (Staff sergeant)
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Кіші сержант Kişi serjant
|
OR-4 Corporal |
空军中士 (Sergeant)
|
Ефрейтор Efreĭtor
|
OR-2 Private |
空军上等兵 (Airman First Class)
|
Қатардағы жауынгер Qatardağı jawınger
|
OR-1 Private |
空军列兵 (Airman)
|
Overview
- Ground Forces (Құрлық әскерлері): Conducts land combat operations, armored warfare, and territorial defense across four regional commands: Astana, East, West, and South. Headquartered in Astana, the force operates mechanized infantry, main battle tanks, and artillery units.
- Air Defense Forces (Әуе қорғанысы күштері): Integrates the Air Force and ground-based air defense units under a unified command structure. Tasked with airspace surveillance and interception, it operates fighter aircraft like the Su-30SM, transport assets, and surface-to-air missile batteries.
- Naval Forces (Әскери-теңіз күштері): Secures maritime borders and economic assets within the Caspian Sea region. Headquartered in Aktau, this branch operates missile patrol boats, minesweepers, and naval infantry units for counter-sabotage and coastal defense.
- Air Assault Forces (Десанттық-шабуылдау әскерлері): Functions as a mobile rapid-reaction force directly subordinate to the General Staff. It conducts airborne insertions, air-assault maneuvers, and reinforcement operations during localized crises.
- Special Operations Forces (Арнайы операциялар күштері): Conducts counter-terrorism, unconventional warfare, and strategic reconnaissance. It executes precision strikes, hostage rescues, and infrastructure protection tasks.
- Territorial Troops (Территориялық әскерлер): Comprises localized reserve units integrated with regional municipal administrations for security duties during mobilization. Tasks include guarding utility infrastructure, securing rear areas, and supporting active military forces.
- Military Police (Әскери полициясы): Enforces law, order, and discipline across the armed forces and other military formations. Functions include guarding military installations, conducting criminal investigations, and executing traffic control for military vehicles.
Kazakhstan Military
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- MrInfo2012 — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Армия генералы Armïya generalı, Генерал-полковник General-polkovnïk (Army), Генерал-лейтенант General-leytenant (Army), Генерал-майор General-mayor (Army), Полковник Polkovnïk (Army), Подполковник Podpolkovnïk (Army), Майор Mayor (Army), Капитан Kapïtan (Army), Аға лейтенант Ağa leytenant (Army), Лейтенант Leytenant (Army), Шебер-сержант Şeber-serjant (Army), Штаб-сержант Ştab-serjant (Army), Бірінші сыныпты сержант Birinşi sınıptı serjant (Army), Екінші сыныпты сержант Ekinşi sınıptı serjant (Army), Үшінші сыныпты сержант Üşinşi sınıptı serjant (Army), Аға сержант Ağa serjant (Army), Сержант Serjant (Army), Кіші сержант Kişi serjant (Army), Ефрейтор Efreĭtor (Army), Қатардағы жауынгер Qatardağı jawınger (Army), Адмирал Admïral, Вице-адмирал Vice-admïral, Контр-адмирал Kontr-admïral, Бірінші дәрежелі капитан Birinşi därejeli kapïtan, Екінші дәрежелі капитан Ekinşi därejeli kapïtan, Үшінші дәрежелі капитан Üşinşi därejeli kapïtan, Капитан-лейтенант Kapïtan-leytenant, Аға лейтенант Ağa leytenant (Navy), Лейтенант Leytenant (Navy), Шебер-старшина Şeber-starşïna, Штаб-старшина Ştab-starşïna, Бірінші сыныпты старшина Birinşi sınıptı starşïna, Екінші сыныпты старшина Ekinşi sınıptı starşïna, Үшінші сыныпты старшина Üşinşi sınıptı starşïna, Бас старшина Bas starşyna, Бірінші сатылы старшина Birinşi satılı starşïna, Екінші сатылы старшина Ekinşi satılı starşïna, Аға матрос Ağa matros, Матрос Matros, Генерал-полковник General-polkovnïk (Air Force), Генерал-лейтенант General-leytenant (Air Force), Генерал-майор General-mayor (Air Force), Полковник Polkovnïk (Air Force), Подполковник Podpolkovnïk (Air Force), Майор Mayor (Air Force), Капитан Kapïtan (Air Force), Аға лейтенант Ağa leytenant (Air Force), Лейтенант Leytenant (Air Force), Шебер-сержант Şeber-serjant (Air Force), Штаб-сержант Ştab-serjant (Air Force), Бірінші сыныпты сержант Birinşi sınıptı serjant (Air Force), Екінші сыныпты сержант Ekinşi sınıptı serjant (Air Force), Үшінші сыныпты сержант Üşinşi sınıptı serjant (Air Force), Аға сержант Ağa serjant (Air Force), Сержант Serjant (Air Force), Кіші сержант Kişi serjant (Air Force), Ефрейтор Efreĭtor (Air Force), Қатардағы жауынгер Qatardağı jawınger (Air Force)