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Netherlands vs Denmark Military Ranks
The Netherlands Army has 20 ranks — 11 officer and 9 enlisted — from Soldaat / Huzaar / Kanonier der 3e klasse up to Generaal. Below: all 60 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), aligned tier by tier with their Danish equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
60
Active personnel
35K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 19 of 20 matched
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Generaal
|
OF-9 General |
General
|
Luitenant-generaal
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Generalløjtnant
|
Generaal-majoor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Generalmajor
|
Brigadegeneraal
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Brigadegeneral
|
Kolonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Oberst
|
Luitenant-kolonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Oberstløjtnant
|
Majoor
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Major
|
Kapitein / Ritmeester
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kaptajn
|
Eerste luitenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Premierløjtnant
Løjtnant
|
Tweede luitenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Premierløjtnant
Løjtnant
|
Vaandrig / Kornet
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Sekondløjtnant
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Adjudant-onderofficier
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Chefsergent
|
Sergeant-majoor
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Oversergent
|
Sergeant der 1e klasse / Wachtmeester der 1e klasse
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant | – |
Sergeant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Sergent
Sergent
|
Korporaal der 1e klasse
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Korporal
|
Korporaal
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Overkonstabel af 1. grad
|
Soldaat / Huzaar / Kanonier der 1e klasse
|
OR-2 Private |
Overkonstabel
|
Soldaat / Huzaar / Kanonier der 2e klasse
|
OR-2 Private |
Overkonstabel
|
Soldaat / Huzaar / Kanonier der 3e klasse
|
OR-1 Private |
Konstabel
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 16 of 20 matched
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Luitenant-Admiraal
|
OF-9 General |
Admiral
|
Vice-Admiraal
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Viceadmiral
|
Schout-bij-Nacht
|
OF-7 Major General |
Kontreadmiral
|
Commandeur
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Flotilleadmiral
|
Kapitein ter zee
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Kommandør
|
Kapitein-luitenant ter zee
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Kommandørkaptajn
|
Luitenant ter zee der 1 ste klasse
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Orlogskaptajn
|
Luitenant ter zee der 2 de klasse oudste categorie
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kaptajnløjtnant
|
Luitenant ter zee der 2 de klasse
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Premierløjtnant
Løjtnant
|
Luitenant ter zee der 3 de klasse
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Premierløjtnant
Løjtnant
|
Sergeant-Adelborst
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
Korporaal-Adelborst
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
Adelborst
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Adjudant onderofficer / Opperschipper
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Chefsergent
|
Sergeant-majoor / Schipper
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Oversergent
|
Sergeant / Bootsman
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant | – |
Korporaal / Kwartiermeester
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Korporal
|
Matroos / Marinier der 1e klasse
|
OR-2 Private |
Marineoverkonstabel
|
Matroos / Marinier der 2e klasse
|
OR-2 Private |
Marineoverkonstabel
|
Matroos / Marinier der 3e klasse
|
OR-1 Private |
Marinekonstabel
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 19 of 20 matched
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Generaal
|
OF-9 General |
General
|
Luitenant-generaal
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Generalløjtnant
|
Generaal-majoor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Generalmajor
|
Commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Brigadegeneral
|
Kolonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Oberst
|
Luitenant-kolonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Oberstløjtnant
|
Majoor
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Major
|
Kapitein
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kaptajn
|
Eerste luitenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Premierløjtnant
Løjtnant
|
Tweede luitenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Premierløjtnant
Løjtnant
|
Vaandrig
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Sekondløjtnant
Sergent (Officerselev)
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Adjudant-Onderofficier
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Chefsergent
|
Sergeant-majoor
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Oversergent
|
Sergeant der 1e klasse
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant | – |
Sergeant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Sergent
Sergent (Officerselev)
|
Korporaal der 1e klasse
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Korporal
|
Korporaal
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Flyverspecialist
|
Soldaat der 1ste klasse
|
OR-2 Private |
Flyveroverkonstabel
|
Soldaat der 2de klasse
|
OR-2 Private |
Flyveroverkonstabel
|
Soldaat der 3de klasse
|
OR-1 Private |
Flyverkonstabel
|
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.
Netherlands Military
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and other open sources.
Insignia image credits
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Generaal (Army), Luitenant-generaal (Army), Generaal-majoor (Army), Brigadegeneraal, Kolonel (Army), Luitenant-kolonel (Army), Majoor (Army), Kapitein / Ritmeester, Eerste luitenant (Army), Tweede luitenant (Army), Vaandrig / Kornet, Sergeant-majoor (Army), Sergeant der 1e klasse / Wachtmeester der 1e klasse, Sergeant (Army), Korporaal der 1e klasse (Army), Korporaal (Army), Soldaat / Huzaar / Kanonier der 1e klasse, Soldaat / Huzaar / Kanonier der 2e klasse, Soldaat / Huzaar / Kanonier der 3e klasse, Luitenant-Admiraal, Vice-Admiraal, Schout-bij-Nacht, Commandeur, Kapitein ter zee, Kapitein-luitenant ter zee, Luitenant ter zee der 1 ste klasse, Luitenant ter zee der 2 de klasse oudste categorie, Luitenant ter zee der 2 de klasse, Luitenant ter zee der 3 de klasse, Sergeant-Adelborst, Korporaal-Adelborst, Adelborst, Adjudant onderofficer / Opperschipper, Sergeant-majoor / Schipper, Matroos / Marinier der 1e klasse, Matroos / Marinier der 2e klasse, Generaal (Air Force), Luitenant-generaal (Air Force), Generaal-majoor (Air Force), Commodore, Kolonel (Air Force), Luitenant-kolonel (Air Force), Majoor (Air Force), Kapitein, Eerste luitenant (Air Force), Tweede luitenant (Air Force), Vaandrig, Adjudant-Onderofficier, Sergeant-majoor (Air Force), Sergeant der 1e klasse, Sergeant (Air Force), Korporaal der 1e klasse (Air Force), Korporaal (Air Force), Soldaat der 1ste klasse, Soldaat der 2de klasse, Soldaat der 3de klasse