Omani Military Ranks
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- Royal Army of Oman (الجيش السلطاني العماني): Conducts ground combat operations, border patrol, and territorial defense. It operates armored, mechanized, infantry, and artillery regiments equipped with Challenger 2 main battle tanks and Piranha armored vehicles. Headquarters are located at Mu'askar al-Murtafa'ah in Muscat.
- Royal Navy of Oman (البحرية السلطانية العمانية): Executes maritime security, patrol, and interdiction operations within territorial waters and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. It operates missile-armed corvettes, offshore patrol vessels, and auxiliary ships. Headquarters are at Mu'askar al-Murtafa'ah in Muscat, with primary naval bases at Wudam Al-Sahil and Muscat.
- Royal Air Force of Oman (سلاح الجو السلطاني العماني): Manages air defense, tactical air support, and military air transport missions. It operates a fleet of F-16 and Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighters, tactical transport aircraft, and utility helicopters. Headquarters are located at Mu'askar al-Murtafa'ah in Muscat, with primary operations based at Thumrait and Masirah air bases.
- Royal Guard of Oman (الحرس السلطاني العماني): Serves as a specialized security and combat force tasked with protecting the Sultan, the royal family, and designated state installations. It operates independent armored, infantry, and support units distinct from the regular army. Headquarters and training installations are located in the Muscat area.
- Sultan's Special Force (قوات السلطان الخاصة): Conducts counterterrorism, direct action, and special reconnaissance operations. It reports directly to the Palace Office and functions as an elite, high-readiness unit for unconventional missions. Headquarters are based at Al-Azaiba in Muscat.
| Rank name |
Insignia |
NATO code |
US Army equivalent |
| مشیر Mushir |
|
OF-10 |
Marshal / General of the Army |
| فريق أول Fariq 'awal |
|
OF-9 |
General |
| فريق Fariq |
|
OF-8 |
Lieutenant General |
| لواء Liwa |
|
OF-7 |
Major General |
| عميد Amid |
|
OF-6 |
Brigadier General |
| عقيد Aqid |
|
OF-5 |
Colonel |
| مقدم Muqaddam |
|
OF-4 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| رائد Ra'id |
|
OF-3 |
Major / Commandant |
| نقيب Naqib |
|
OF-2 |
Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| ملازم أول Mulazim awwal |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| ملازم Mulazim |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| ضابط مرشح Dabit muraššaḥ |
|
OF-D |
Student Officer |
| وكيل كتيبة Wakil katiba |
|
OR-9 |
Sergeant Major |
| وكيل Wakil |
|
OR-8 |
1st Sergeant |
| رقيب أول Raqib 'awal |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| رقيب Raqib |
|
OR-5 |
Sergeant |
| عريف Earif |
|
OR-4 |
Corporal |
| نائب عريف Nayib earif |
|
OR-3 |
Private 1st Class |
| جندي Jundiun |
|
OR-1 |
Private |
| Rank name |
Insignia |
NATO code |
US Army equivalent |
| مشیر Mushir |
|
OF-10 |
Marshal / General of the Army |
| فريق أول Fariq 'awal |
|
OF-9 |
General |
| فريق Fariq |
|
OF-8 |
Lieutenant General |
| لواء Liwa |
|
OF-7 |
Major General |
| عميد Amid |
|
OF-6 |
Brigadier General |
| عقيد Aqid |
|
OF-5 |
Colonel |
| مقدم Muqaddam |
|
OF-4 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| رائد Ra'id |
|
OF-3 |
Major / Commandant |
| نقيب Naqib |
|
OF-2 |
Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| ملازم أول Mulazim awwal |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| ملازم Mulazim |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| ضابط مرشح Dabit muraššaḥ |
|
OF-D |
Student Officer |
| وكيل كتيبة Wakil katiba |
|
OR-9 |
Sergeant Major |
| وكيل Wakil |
|
OR-8 |
1st Sergeant |
| رقيب أول Raqib 'awal |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| رقيب Raqib |
|
OR-5 |
Sergeant |
| عريف Earif |
|
OR-4 |
Corporal |
| نائب عريف Nayib earif |
|
OR-3 |
Private 1st Class |
| جندي Jundiun |
|
OR-1 |
Private |
| Rank name |
Insignia |
NATO code |
US Army equivalent |
| مشیر Mushir |
|
OF-10 |
Marshal / General of the Army |
| فريق أول Fariq 'awal |
|
OF-9 |
General |
| فريق Fariq |
|
OF-8 |
Lieutenant General |
| لواء Liwa |
|
OF-7 |
Major General |
| عميد Amid |
|
OF-6 |
Brigadier General |
| عقيد Aqid |
|
OF-5 |
Colonel |
| مقدم Muqaddam |
|
OF-4 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| رائد Ra'id |
|
OF-3 |
Major / Commandant |
| نقيب Naqib |
|
OF-2 |
Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| ملازم أول Mulazim awwal |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| ملازم Mulazim |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| ضابط مرشح Dabit muraššaḥ |
|
OF-D |
Student Officer |
| وكيل أول Wakil 'awal |
|
OR-9 |
Sergeant Major |
| وكيل Wakil |
|
OR-8 |
1st Sergeant |
| رقيب أول Raqib 'awal |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| رقيب Raqib |
|
OR-5 |
Sergeant |
| عريف Earif |
|
OR-4 |
Corporal |
| نائب عريف Nayib earif |
|
OR-3 |
Private 1st Class |
