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Norway vs Russia Military Ranks
The Norwegian Army has 24 ranks — 11 officer and 13 enlisted — from Menig up to General. Below: all 72 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), aligned tier by tier with their Russian equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
72
Active personnel
23K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 22 of 24 matched
| 🇳🇴 Norway · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Generalløytnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генера́л-полко́вник / Generál-polkóvnik
|
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генера́л-лейтена́нт / Generál-leytenánt
|
Brigader
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Генера́л-майо́р / Generál-mayór
|
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полко́вник / Polkóvnik
|
Oberstløytnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Kaptein / Rittmester
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Løytnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Fenrik
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
| Kadett | OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Sjefssersjant
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Sersjantmajor
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Kommandérsersjant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Stabssersjant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Oversersjant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Sersjant 1. klasse
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Sersjant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Korporal 1. klasse
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Korporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Visekorporal 1. klasse
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Visekorporal
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Ledende menig
|
OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
Menig
|
OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 22 of 24 matched
| 🇳🇴 Norway · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
Адмирал флота / Admiral flota
|
Viseadmiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Адмирал / Admiral
|
Kontreadmiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Вице-адмирал / Vitse-admiral
|
Flaggkommandør
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Контр-адмирал / Contre-admiral
|
Kommandør
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Капитан 1-го ранга / Kapitan 1-go ranga
|
Kommandørkaptein
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Капитан 2-го ранга / Kapitan 2-go ranga
|
Orlogskaptein
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Капитан 3-го ранга / Kapitan 3-go ranga
|
Kapteinløytnant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капитан-лейтенант / Kapitan-leytenant
|
Løytnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
Fenrik
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
| Kadett | OF-D Student Officer | Курсант / Kursant |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Sjefsmester
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Старший мичман / Starshy michman
|
Flaggmester
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Старший мичман / Starshy michman
|
Orlogsmester
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Мичман / Michman
Главный корабельный старшина / Glavny korabelny starshina
|
Flotiljemester
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Главный старшина / Glavny starshina
|
Skvadronmester
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Старшина 1 статьи / Starshina 1 statji
|
Senior kvartermester
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старшина 2 статьи / Starshina 2 statji
|
Kvartermester
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старшина 2 статьи / Starshina 2 statji
|
Ledende konstabel
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Konstabel
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Senior visekonstabel
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Visekonstabel
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Ledende menig
|
OR-1 Private |
Матрос / Matros
|
Menig
|
OR-1 Private |
Матрос / Matros
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 22 of 24 matched
| 🇳🇴 Norway · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Generalløytnant
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генера́л-полко́вник / Generál-polkóvnik
|
Generalmajor
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генера́л-лейтена́нт / Generál-leytenánt
|
Brigader
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Генера́л-майо́р / Generál-mayór
|
Oberst
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полко́вник / Polkóvnik
|
Oberstløytnant
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Kaptein/ Rittmester
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Løytnant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Fenrik
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
| Kadett | OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Sjefssersjant
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Sersjantmajor
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Kommandérsersjant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Stabssersjant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Oversersjant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Vingsersjant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Sersjant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Seniorspesialist
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Ledende spesialist
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Spesialist
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Visespesialist
|
OR-2 Private | – |
Ledende flysoldat
|
OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
Flysoldat
|
OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
Overview
The Norwegian armed forces, known as the "Forsvaret," are organized into several branches, each with specific responsibilities:
- Norwegian Army (Hæren): The Norwegian Army is responsible for land-based military operations, including infantry, armored units, and artillery. It plays a vital role in safeguarding Norway's territory.
- Royal Norwegian Navy (Sjøforsvaret): The Royal Norwegian Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating submarines, surface ships, and naval aircraft. It is responsible for protecting Norway's extensive coastline and maritime interests.
- Royal Norwegian Air Force (Luftforsvaret): The Royal Norwegian Air Force is responsible for aerial defense and operations. It operates fighter aircraft, transport planes, and helicopters, ensuring air superiority and national defense.
- Home Guard (Heimevernet): The Home Guard is a reserve force that can be rapidly mobilized to support the regular armed forces during crises or emergencies.
- Norwegian Cyber Defense Force (Cyberforsvaret): This force is responsible for protecting Norway's digital infrastructure and countering cyber threats.
Norway Military
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and other open sources.
Insignia image credits
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: General (Army), Generalløytnant (Army), Generalmajor (Army), Brigader (Army), Oberst (Army), Oberstløytnant (Army), Major (Army), Kaptein / Rittmester, Løytnant (Army), Fenrik (Army), Sjefssersjant (Army), Sersjantmajor (Army), Kommandérsersjant (Army), Stabssersjant (Army), Oversersjant (Army), Sersjant 1. klasse, Sersjant (Army), Korporal 1. klasse, Korporal, Visekorporal 1. klasse, Visekorporal, Ledende menig (Army), Menig (Army), Kommandør, Kommandørkaptein, Orlogskaptein, Kapteinløytnant, Løytnant (Navy), Fenrik (Navy), Ledende menig (Navy), Menig (Navy), General (Air Force), Generalløytnant (Air Force), Generalmajor (Air Force), Brigader (Air Force), Oberst (Air Force), Oberstløytnant (Air Force), Major (Air Force), Kaptein/ Rittmester, Løytnant (Air Force), Fenrik (Air Force), Sjefssersjant (Air Force), Sersjantmajor (Air Force), Kommandérsersjant (Air Force), Stabssersjant (Air Force), Oversersjant (Air Force), Vingsersjant, Sersjant (Air Force), Seniorspesialist, Ledende spesialist, Spesialist, Visespesialist, Ledende flysoldat, Flysoldat
- Jahnabc — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Admiral, Viseadmiral, Kontreadmiral, Flaggkommandør, Sjefsmester, Flaggmester, Orlogsmester, Flotiljemester, Skvadronmester, Senior kvartermester, Kvartermester
- Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons: Ledende konstabel, Konstabel, Senior visekonstabel, Visekonstabel