Philippine Military Ranks
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- Philippine Army (Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas): Conducts land-based combat operations, territorial defense, and internal security missions. Headquartered at Fort Andres Bonifacio in Taguig, it is organized into infantry divisions, mechanized units, artillery regiments, and aviation assets. Primary responsibilities include countering domestic insurgencies and conducting counter-terrorism operations.
- Philippine Navy (Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas): Executes naval warfare, maritime security, and sealift operations. Headquartered at Naval Station Jose Andrada in Manila, it administers the Philippine Fleet and the Philippine Marine Corps (Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Pilipinas). Subordinate forces operate frigates, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels, and amphibious assault assets to secure maritime borders and territorial waters.
- Philippine Air Force (Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas): Conducts aerial warfare, air defense, reconnaissance, and tactical air support missions. Headquartered at Villamor Air Base in Pasay, the branch operates fighter aircraft, transport planes, attack helicopters, and air defense radar systems. Main responsibilities include monitoring national airspace, supporting ground and naval forces, and performing search and rescue operations.
| Rank name |
Insignia |
NATO code |
US Army equivalent |
| General |
|
OF-9 |
General |
| Lieutenant general |
|
OF-8 |
Lieutenant General |
| Major general |
|
OF-7 |
Major General |
| Brigadier general |
|
OF-6 |
Brigadier General |
| Colonel |
|
OF-5 |
Colonel |
| Lieutenant colonel |
|
OF-4 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 |
Major / Commandant |
| Captain |
|
OF-2 |
Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| First lieutenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Second lieutenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Chief master sergeant |
|
OR-9 |
Sergeant Major |
| Senior master sergeant |
|
OR-8 |
1st Sergeant |
| Master sergeant |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| Technical sergeant |
|
OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant |
| Staff sergeant |
|
OR-5 |
Sergeant |
| Sergeant |
|
OR-4 |
Corporal |
| Airman first class |
|
OR-3 |
Private 1st Class |
| Airman second class |
|
OR-2 |
Private |
| Airman |
|
OR-1 |
Private |
| Rank name |
Insignia |
NATO code |
US Army equivalent |
| General |
|
OF-9 |
General |
| Lieutenant general |
|
OF-8 |
Lieutenant General |
| Major general |
|
OF-7 |
Major General |
| Brigadier general |
|
OF-6 |
Brigadier General |
| Colonel |
|
OF-5 |
Colonel |
| Lieutenant colonel |
|
OF-4 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 |
Major / Commandant |
| Captain |
|
OF-2 |
Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| First lieutenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Second lieutenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Chief master sergeant |
|
OR-9 |
Sergeant Major |
| Senior master sergeant |
|
OR-8 |
1st Sergeant |
| Master sergeant |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| Technical sergeant |
|
OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant |
| Staff sergeant |
|
OR-5 |
Sergeant |
| Sergeant |
|
OR-4 |
Corporal |
| Corporal |
|
OR-3 |
Private 1st Class |
| Private first class |
|
OR-2 |
Private |
| Private |
|
OR-1 |
Private |
| Rank name |
Insignia |
NATO code |
US Army equivalent |
| General |
|
OF-9 |
General |
| Lieutenant general |
|
OF-8 |
Lieutenant General |
| Major general |
|
OF-7 |
Major General |
| Brigadier general |
|
OF-6 |
Brigadier General |
| Colonel |
|
OF-5 |
Colonel |
| Lieutenant colonel |
|
OF-4 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 |
Major / Commandant |
| Captain |
|
OF-2 |
Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| First lieutenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Second lieutenant |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Chief master sergeant |
|
OR-9 |
Sergeant Major |
| Senior master sergeant |
|
OR-8 |
1st Sergeant |
| Master sergeant |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| Technical sergeant |
|
OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant |
| Staff sergeant |
|
OR-5 |
Sergeant |
| Sergeant |
|
OR-4 |
Corporal |
| Corporal |
|
OR-3 |
Private 1st Class |
| Private first class |
|
OR-2 |
Private |
| Private |
|
OR-1 |
Private |
| Rank name |
Insignia |
NATO code |
US Army equivalent |
| Admiral |
|
OF-9 |
General |
| Vice admiral |
|
OF-8 |
Lieutenant General |
| Rear admiral |
|
OF-7 |
Major General |
| Commodore |
|
OF-6 |
Brigadier General |
| Captain |
|
OF-5 |
Colonel |
| Commander |
|
OF-4 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| Lieutenant commander |
|
OF-3 |
Major / Commandant |
| Lieutenant |
|
OF-2 |
Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Lieutenant junior grade |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Ensign |
|
OF-1 |
Lieutenant |
| Master chief petty officer |
|
OR-9 |
Sergeant Major |
| Senior chief petty officer |
|
OR-8 |
1st Sergeant |
| Chief petty officer |
|
OR-7 |
Sergeant 1st Class |
| Petty officer, first class |
|
OR-6 |
Staff Sergeant |
| Petty officer, second class |
|
OR-5 |
Sergeant |
| Petty officer, third class |
|
OR-4 |
Corporal |
| Seaman first class |
|
OR-3 |
Private 1st Class |
| Seaman second class |
|
OR-2 |
Private |
| Apprentice seaman |
|
OR-1 |
Private |
