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Turkey vs Russia Military Ranks
The Turkish Army has 25 ranks — 13 officer and 12 enlisted — from Er up to Mareşal. Below: all 77 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), aligned tier by tier with their Russian equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
77
Active personnel
355K
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 23 of 25 matched
| 🇹🇷 Turkey · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Mareşal
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army |
Ма́ршал Росси́йской Федера́ции / Márshal Rossíyskoy Federátsii
|
Genelkurmay başkanı
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Orgeneral
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Korgeneral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генера́л-полко́вник / Generál-polkóvnik
|
Tümgeneral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генера́л-лейтена́нт / Generál-leytenánt
|
Tuğgeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Генера́л-майо́р / Generál-mayór
|
Albay
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полко́вник / Polkóvnik
|
Yarbay
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Binbaşı
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Yüzbaşı
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Üsteğmen
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Teğmen
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Asteğmen
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Astsubay kıdemli başçavuş
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Astsubay başçavuş
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Astsubay kıdemli üstçavuş
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Astsubay üstçavuş
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Astsubay kıdemli çavuş
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Astsubay çavuş
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Astsubay astçavuş
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Uzman çavuş
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Çavuş
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Uzman onbaşı
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Onbaşı
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
| Er | OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 23 of 26 matched
| 🇹🇷 Turkey · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Büyük amiral
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Genelkurmay başkanlığı
|
OF-9 General |
Адмирал флота / Admiral flota
|
Oramiral
|
OF-9 General |
Адмирал флота / Admiral flota
|
Koramiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Адмирал / Admiral
|
Tümamiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Вице-адмирал / Vitse-admiral
|
Tuğamiral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Контр-адмирал / Contre-admiral
|
Albay
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Капитан 1-го ранга / Kapitan 1-go ranga
|
Yarbay
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Капитан 2-го ранга / Kapitan 2-go ranga
|
Binbaşı
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Капитан 3-го ранга / Kapitan 3-go ranga
|
Yüzbaşı
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капитан-лейтенант / Kapitan-leytenant
|
Üsteğmen
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
Teğmen
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
Asteğmen
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
| Bahriyeli | OF-D Student Officer | Курсант / Kursant |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Astsubay kıdemli başçavuş
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Старший мичман / Starshy michman
|
Astsubay başçavuş
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Мичман / Michman
Главный корабельный старшина / Glavny korabelny starshina
|
Astsubay kıdemli üstçavuş
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Главный старшина / Glavny starshina
|
Astsubay üstçavuş
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Старшина 1 статьи / Starshina 1 statji
|
Astsubay kıdemli çavuş
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старшина 2 статьи / Starshina 2 statji
|
Astsubay çavuş
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старшина 2 статьи / Starshina 2 statji
|
Astsubay astçavuş
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Старшина 2 статьи / Starshina 2 statji
|
Uzman çavuş
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Çavuş
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Uzman onbaşı
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Onbaşı
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
| Er | OR-1 Private |
Матрос / Matros
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 23 of 26 matched
| 🇹🇷 Turkey · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Mareşal
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Genelkurmay başkanlığı
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Orgeneral
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Korgeneral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генера́л-полко́вник / Generál-polkóvnik
|
Tümgeneral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генера́л-лейтена́нт / Generál-leytenánt
|
Tuğgeneral
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Генера́л-майо́р / Generál-mayór
|
Albay
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полко́вник / Polkóvnik
|
Yarbay
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Binbaşı
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Yüzbaşı
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Üsteğmen
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Teğmen
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Asteğmen
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
| Harbiyeli | OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Astsubay kıdemli başçavuş
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Astsubay başçavuş
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Astsubay kıdemli üstçavuş
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Astsubay üstçavuş
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Astsubay kıdemli çavuş
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Astsubay çavuş
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Astsubay astçavuş
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Мла́дший сержа́нт / Mládshiy serzhánt
|
Uzman çavuş
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Çavuş
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Uzman onbaşı
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
Onbaşı
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
| Er | OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
Overview
The armed forces of Turkey, known as the "Turkish Armed Forces" or "Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri," are among the largest and most powerful in the region. The Turkish Armed Forces consist of several branches, each with specific responsibilities:
- Turkish Land Forces (Türk Kara Kuvvetleri): The Turkish 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.
- Turkish Naval Forces (Türk Deniz Kuvvetleri): The Turkish Naval Forces focus on maritime defense and security, operating various vessels, including frigates, submarines, patrol boats, and amphibious ships, to protect Turkey's extensive coastline along the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas.
- Turkish Air Force (Türk Hava Kuvvetleri): The Turkish 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.
Turkey Military
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- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Büyük amiral, Oramiral, Koramiral, Tümamiral, Tuğamiral, Yarbay (Navy), Üsteğmen (Navy), Asteğmen (Navy), Orgeneral, Korgeneral, Tümgeneral, Tuğgeneral, Albay, Yarbay (Air Force), Binbaşı, Yüzbaşı, Üsteğmen (Air Force), Teğmen, Asteğmen (Air Force), Astsubay kıdemli başçavuş, Astsubay başçavuş, Astsubay kıdemli üstçavuş, Astsubay üstçavuş, Astsubay kıdemli çavuş, Astsubay çavuş, Uzman çavuş, Çavuş, Uzman onbaşı, Onbaşı
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