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Slovak Military Ranks
The Slovak Army has 19 ranks — 10 officer and 9 enlisted — from Vojak 1. stupňa up to Generál. Below: all 38 ranks across 2 branches (Army, Air Force), with insignia and NATO-code equivalents.
Branches
2
Ranks documented
38
Active personnel
15K
Army
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generál |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Generálporučík |
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Generálmajor |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Brigádny generál |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Plukovník |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Podplukovník |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kapitán |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Nadporučík |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Poručík |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Štábny nadrotmajster |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Nadrotmajster |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Rotmajster |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Rotný |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Čatár |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Desiatnik |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Slobodník |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Vojak 2. stupňa |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Vojak 1. stupňa |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Air Force
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generál |
|
OF-9 | General |
| Generálporučík [a] |
![Slovakia Air Force Generálporučík [a] insignia](https://media.globalmilitary.net/world/images/models/rank/svk-airforce-of-8.png){kind=icon}
|
OF-8 | Lieutenant General |
| Generálmajor |
|
OF-7 | Major General |
| Brigádny generál |
|
OF-6 | Brigadier General |
| Plukovník |
|
OF-5 | Colonel |
| Podplukovník |
|
OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major |
|
OF-3 | Major / Commandant |
| Kapitán |
|
OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
| Nadporučík |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Poručík |
|
OF-1 | Lieutenant |
| Štábny nadrotmajster |
|
OR-9 | Sergeant Major |
| Nadrotmajster |
|
OR-8 | 1st Sergeant |
| Rotmajster |
|
OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class |
| Rotný |
|
OR-6 | Staff Sergeant |
| Čatár |
|
OR-5 | Sergeant |
| Desiatnik |
|
OR-4 | Corporal |
| Slobodník |
|
OR-3 | Private 1st Class |
| Vojak 2. stupňa |
|
OR-2 | Private |
| Vojak 1. stupňa |
|
OR-1 | Private |
Overview
The armed forces of Slovakia, known as the "Slovak Armed Forces" or "Slovenské ozbrojené sily," consist of several branches, each with specific responsibilities:
- Slovak Ground Forces (Slovenské pozemné sily): The Slovak Ground 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.
- Slovak Air Force (Slovenské vzdušné sily): The Slovak 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.
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