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Montenegrin Military Ranks
The Montenegrin Army has 19 ranks — 10 officer and 9 enlisted — from Razvodnik up to General pukovnik. Below: all 57 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), with insignia and NATO-code equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
57
Active personnel
2K
Army
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| General pukovnik |
|
OF-9 | General |
| General potpukovnik |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| General major |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Brigadir general |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Pukovnik |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Potpukovnik |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kapetan |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Poručnik |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Potporučnik |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Zastavnik 1 klase |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Zastavnik |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Stariji vodnik 1 klase |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Stariji vodnik |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Vodnik 1 klase |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Vodnik |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Mlađi vodnik |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Desetar |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Razvodnik |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Navy
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Vice admiral |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Kontra admiral |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Komodor |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Kapetan bojnog broda |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Kapetan fregate |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Kapetan korvete |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Poručnik bojnog broda |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Poručnik fregate |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Poručnik korvete |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Zastavnik 1 klase |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Zastavnik |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Stariji vodnik 1 klase |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Stariji vodnik |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Vodnik 1 klase |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Vodnik |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Mlađi vodnik |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Desetar |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Razvodnik |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Air Force
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| General pukovnik |
|
OF-9 | General |
| General potpukovnik |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| General major |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Brigadir general |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Pukovnik |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Potpukovnik |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kapetan |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Poručnik |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Potporučnik |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Zastavnik 1 klase |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Zastavnik |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Stariji vodnik 1 klase |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Stariji vodnik |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Vodnik 1 klase |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Vodnik |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Mlađi vodnik |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Desetar |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Razvodnik |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Overview
The armed forces of Montenegro, known as the "Military of Montenegro" or "Vojska Crne Gore," consist of several branches, each with specific responsibilities:
- Montenegrin Army (Vojska Crne Gore): The Montenegrin Army is responsible for land-based military operations, including infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units. It plays a crucial role in national defense and security.
- Montenegrin Navy (Mornarica Vojske Crne Gore): Montenegro has a small naval force focused on maritime defense and security. It operates patrol boats and coastal defense assets to protect Montenegro's coastline along the Adriatic Sea.
- Montenegrin Air Force (Vazduhoplovstvo i Protivvazdušna Odbrana Vojske Crne Gore): The Montenegrin Air Force is responsible for aerial defense and operations, with aircraft ensuring air surveillance and defense capabilities.
Montenegro Military
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Insignia image credits
- Punkhung — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: General pukovnik (Army), General potpukovnik (Army), General major (Army), Brigadir general (Army), Pukovnik (Army), Potpukovnik (Army), Major (Army), Kapetan (Army), Poručnik (Army), Potporučnik (Army), Zastavnik 1 klase (Army), Zastavnik (Army), Stariji vodnik 1 klase (Army), Stariji vodnik (Army), Vodnik 1 klase (Army), Vodnik (Army), Mlađi vodnik (Army), Desetar (Army), Razvodnik (Army), Zastavnik 1 klase (Navy), Zastavnik (Navy), Stariji vodnik 1 klase (Navy), Stariji vodnik (Navy), Vodnik 1 klase (Navy), Vodnik (Navy), Mlađi vodnik (Navy), Desetar (Navy), Razvodnik (Navy), General pukovnik (Air Force), General potpukovnik (Air Force), General major (Air Force), Brigadir general (Air Force), Pukovnik (Air Force), Potpukovnik (Air Force), Major (Air Force), Kapetan (Air Force), Poručnik (Air Force), Potporučnik (Air Force), Zastavnik 1 klase (Air Force), Zastavnik (Air Force), Stariji vodnik 1 klase (Air Force), Stariji vodnik (Air Force), Vodnik 1 klase (Air Force), Vodnik (Air Force), Mlađi vodnik (Air Force), Desetar (Air Force), Razvodnik (Air Force)
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Admiral, Vice admiral, Kontra admiral, Komodor, Kapetan bojnog broda, Kapetan fregate, Kapetan korvete, Poručnik bojnog broda, Poručnik fregate, Poručnik korvete