Military Ranks of Romania 🇷🇴
Overview
The armed forces of Romania, known as the "Forțele Armate Române," consist of several branches, each with specific responsibilities:
- Romanian Land Forces (Forțele Terestre Române): The Romanian Land Forces are responsible for land-based military operations, including infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units. They play a crucial role in national defense and international peacekeeping missions.
- Romanian Naval Forces (Forțele Navale Române): The Romanian Naval Forces focus on maritime defense and security, operating vessels such as frigates, corvettes, and submarines to protect Romania's Black Sea coastline and maritime interests.
- Romanian Air Force (Forțele Aeriene Române): The Romanian Air Force is responsible for aerial defense and operations, with fighter aircraft, transport planes, and helicopters ensuring air superiority and national defense.
- Romanian Gendarmerie (Jandarmeria Română): The Romanian Gendarmerie serves as both a military force and a law enforcement agency. They handle various policing duties and can be called upon for military support during emergencies.
Romanian Air Force
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mareșal |
|
OF-10 | Marshal / General of the Army |
| General |
|
OF-9 | General |
| General-locotenent |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| General-maior |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| General de flotilă aeriană |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Comandor |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Căpitan-comandor |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Locotenent-comandor |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Căpitan |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Locotenent |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Sublocotenent |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Plutonier adjutant principal |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Plutonier adjutant |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Plutonier-major |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Plutonier |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergent-major |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Sergent |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Caporal clasa I |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Caporal clasa a II-a |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Caporal clasa a III-a |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Fruntaș |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Soldat |
|
OR-2 | Private |
Romanian Army
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mareșal |
|
OF-10 | Marshal / General of the Army |
| General |
|
OF-9 | General |
| General-locotenent |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| General-maior |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| General de brigadă |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Colonel |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Locotenent-colonel |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Maior |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Căpitan |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Locotenent |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Sublocotenent |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Plutonier adjutant principal |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Plutonier adjutant |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Plutonier-major |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Plutonier |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Sergent-major |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Sergent |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Caporal clasa I |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Caporal clasa a II-a |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Caporal clasa a III-a |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Fruntaș |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Soldat |
|
OR-2 | Private |
Romanian Navy
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mareșal |
|
OF-10 | Marshal / General of the Army |
| Amiral |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Viceamiral |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Contraamiral |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Contraamiral de flotilă |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Comandor |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Căpitan-comandor |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Locotenent-comandor |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Căpitan |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Locotenent |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Aspirant |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Plutonier adjutant principal | OR-9 | Sergeant Major | |
| Plutonier adjutant | OR-9 | Sergeant Major | |
| Plutonier-major | OR-8 | 1st Sergeant | |
| Plutonier | OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class | |
| Sergent-major | OR-6 | Staff Sergeant | |
| Sergent | OR-5 | Sergeant | |
| Caporal clasa I | OR-4 | Corporal | |
| Caporal clasa a II-a | OR-4 | Corporal | |
| Caporal clasa a III-a | OR-4 | Corporal | |
| Fruntaş | OR-3 | Private 1st Class | |
| Soldat | OR-2 | Private |