Kazakhstani Military Ranks
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- 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.
| Rank name |
Insignia |
NATO code |
US Army equivalent |
| Генерал-полковник General-polkovnïk |
|
OF-8 |
Lieutenant General |
| Генерал-лейтенант General-leytenant |
|
OF-7 |
Major General |
| Генерал-майор General-mayor |
|
OF-6 |
Brigadier General |
| Полковник Polkovnïk |
|
OF-5 |
Colonel |
| Подполковник Podpolkovnïk |
|
OF-4 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| Майор Mayor |
|
OF-3 |
Major / Commandant |
| Капитан Kapïtan |
|
OF-2 |
Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Аға лейтенант Ağa leytenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Лейтенант Leytenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Шебер-сержант Şeber-serjant |
|
OR-9 |
Sergeant Major |
| Штаб-сержант Ştab-serjant |
|
OR-8 |
1st Sergeant |
| Бірінші сыныпты сержант Birinşi sınıptı serjant |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| Екінші сыныпты сержант Ekinşi sınıptı serjant |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| Үшінші сыныпты сержант Üşinşi sınıptı serjant |
|
OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant |
| Аға сержант Ağa serjant |
|
OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant |
| Сержант Serjant |
|
OR-5 |
Sergeant |
| Кіші сержант Kişi serjant |
|
OR-4 |
Corporal |
| Ефрейтор Efreĭtor |
|
OR-2 |
Private |
| Қатардағы жауынгер Qatardağı jawınger |
|
OR-1 |
Private |
| Rank name |
Insignia |
NATO code |
US Army equivalent |
| Армия генералы Armïya generalı |
|
OF-9 |
General |
| Генерал-полковник General-polkovnïk |
|
OF-8 |
Lieutenant General |
| Генерал-лейтенант General-leytenant |
|
OF-7 |
Major General |
| Генерал-майор General-mayor |
|
OF-6 |
Brigadier General |
| Полковник Polkovnïk |
|
OF-5 |
Colonel |
| Подполковник Podpolkovnïk |
|
OF-4 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| Майор Mayor |
|
OF-3 |
Major / Commandant |
| Капитан Kapïtan |
|
OF-2 |
Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Аға лейтенант Ağa leytenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Лейтенант Leytenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Шебер-сержант Şeber-serjant |
|
OR-9 |
Sergeant Major |
| Штаб-сержант Ştab-serjant |
|
OR-8 |
1st Sergeant |
| Бірінші сыныпты сержант Birinşi sınıptı serjant |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| Екінші сыныпты сержант Ekinşi sınıptı serjant |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| Үшінші сыныпты сержант Üşinşi sınıptı serjant |
|
OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant |
| Аға сержант Ağa serjant |
|
OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant |
| Сержант Serjant |
|
OR-5 |
Sergeant |
| Кіші сержант Kişi serjant |
|
OR-4 |
Corporal |
| Ефрейтор Efreĭtor |
|
OR-2 |
Private |
| Қатардағы жауынгер Qatardağı jawınger |
|
OR-1 |
Private |
| Rank name |
Insignia |
NATO code |
US Army equivalent |
| Адмирал Admïral |
|
OF-8 |
Lieutenant General |
| Вице-адмирал Vice-admïral |
|
OF-7 |
Major General |
| Контр-адмирал Kontr-admïral |
|
OF-6 |
Brigadier General |
| Бірінші дәрежелі капитан Birinşi därejeli kapïtan |
|
OF-5 |
Colonel |
| Екінші дәрежелі капитан Ekinşi därejeli kapïtan |
|
OF-4 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| Үшінші дәрежелі капитан Üşinşi därejeli kapïtan |
|
OF-3 |
Major / Commandant |
| Капитан-лейтенант Kapïtan-leytenant |
|
OF-2 |
Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Аға лейтенант Ağa leytenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Лейтенант Leytenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Шебер-старшина Şeber-starşïna |
|
OR-9 |
Sergeant Major |
| Штаб-старшина Ştab-starşïna |
|
OR-8 |
1st Sergeant |
| Бірінші сыныпты старшина Birinşi sınıptı starşïna |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| Екінші сыныпты старшина Ekinşi sınıptı starşïna |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| Үшінші сыныпты старшина Üşinşi sınıptı starşïna |
|
OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant |
| Бас старшина Bas starşyna |
|
OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant |
| Бірінші сатылы старшина Birinşi satılı starşïna |
|
OR-5 |
Sergeant |
| Екінші сатылы старшина Ekinşi satılı starşïna |
|
OR-4 |
Corporal |
| Аға матрос Ağa matros |
|
OR-2 |
Private |
| Матрос Matros |
|
OR-1 |
Private |
