Netherlands Military Ranks 🇳🇱
Overview
The armed forces of the Netherlands, known as the "Netherlands Armed Forces" or "Krijgsmacht van Nederland," consist of several branches, each with specific responsibilities:
- Royal Netherlands Army (Koninklijke Landmacht): The Royal Netherlands 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 international peacekeeping missions.
- Royal Netherlands Navy (Koninklijke Marine): The Royal Netherlands Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating various vessels, including frigates, submarines, and patrol ships, to protect the Netherlands' extensive coastline and maritime interests.
- Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht): The Royal Netherlands Air Force is responsible for aerial defense and operations, with fighter aircraft, transport planes, helicopters, and air defense systems ensuring air superiority and national defense.
Air Force
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generaal |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Luitenant-generaal |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Generaal-majoor |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Commodore |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Kolonel |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Luitenant-kolonel |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Majoor |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kapitein |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Eerste luitenant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Tweede luitenant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Vaandrig |
|
OF-D | Student Officer |
| Adjudant-Onderofficier |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Sergeant-majoor |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergeant der 1e klasse |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Sergeant |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Korporaal der 1e klasse |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Korporaal |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Soldaat der 1ste klasse |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Soldaat der 2de klasse |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Soldaat der 3de klasse |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Army
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generaal |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Luitenant-generaal |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Generaal-majoor |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Brigadegeneraal |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Kolonel |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Luitenant-kolonel |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Majoor |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kapitein / Ritmeester |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Eerste luitenant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Tweede luitenant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Vaandrig / Kornet |
|
OF-D | Student Officer |
| Adjudant-onderofficier |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Sergeant-majoor |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergeant der 1e klasse / Wachtmeester der 1e klasse |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Sergeant |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Korporaal der 1e klasse |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Korporaal |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Soldaat / Huzaar / Kanonier der 1e klasse |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Soldaat / Huzaar / Kanonier der 2e klasse |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Soldaat / Huzaar / Kanonier der 3e klasse |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Navy
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luitenant-Admiraal |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Vice-Admiraal |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Schout-bij-Nacht |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Commandeur |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Kapitein ter zee |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Kapitein-luitenant ter zee |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Luitenant ter zee der 1 ste klasse |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Luitenant ter zee der 2 de klasse oudste categorie |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Luitenant ter zee der 2 de klasse |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Luitenant ter zee der 3 de klasse |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Sergeant-Adelborst |
|
OF-D | Student Officer |
| Korporaal-Adelborst |
|
OF-D | Student Officer |
| Adelborst |
|
OF-D | Student Officer |
| Adjudant onderofficer / Opperschipper |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Sergeant-majoor / Schipper |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergeant / Bootsman |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Korporaal / Kwartiermeester |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Matroos / Marinier der 1e klasse |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Matroos / Marinier der 2e klasse |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Matroos / Marinier der 3e klasse |
|
OR-1 | Private |