Saudi Arabian Military Ranks 🇸🇦
Overview
The armed forces of Saudi Arabia, known as the "Saudi Arabian Armed Forces" or "القوات المسلحة السعودية," are one of the largest and most well-funded military forces in the Middle East. The Saudi Arabian Armed Forces consist of several branches, each with specific responsibilities:
- Royal Saudi Land Forces (القوات البرية الملكية السعودية): The Royal Saudi 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 security.
- Royal Saudi Navy (القوات البحرية الملكية السعودية): The Royal Saudi Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating various vessels, including frigates, patrol boats, and naval aviation units, to protect Saudi Arabia's extensive coastline along the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.
- Royal Saudi Air Force (القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية): The Royal Saudi 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.
Saudi Arabia Military
Air Force
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| رئيس رقباء Rayiys ruqaba' |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| رقيب أول Raqib 'awal |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| رقيب Raqib |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| وكيل رقيب Wakil raqib |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| عريف Earif |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| جندي أول Jundiun awwal |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| جندي Jundiun | OR-1 | Private |
Army
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| رئيس رقباء Rayiys ruqaba' |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| رقيب أول Raqib 'awal |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| رقيب Raqib |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| وكيل رقيب Wakil raqib |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| عريف Earif |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| جندي أول Jundiun awwal |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| جندي Jundiun | OR-1 | Private |
National Guard
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| رئيس رقباء Rayiys ruqaba' |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| رقيب أول Raqib 'awal |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| رقيب Raqib |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| وكيل رقيب Wakil raqib |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| عريف Earif |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| جندي أول Jundiun awwal |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| جندي Jundiun | OR-1 | Private |
Navy
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| رقيب أول Raqib 'awal |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| رقيب Raqib |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| وكيل رقيب Wakil raqib |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| عريف Earif |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| جندي أول Jundiun awwal |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| جندي Jundiun | OR-1 | Private |
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