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United States vs China Military Ranks

The United States Army has 24 ranks โ€” 12 officer and 12 enlisted โ€” from Private up to General of the Army. Below: all 94 ranks across 4 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), aligned tier by tier with their Chinese equivalents.

Branches
4
Ranks documented
94
Active personnel
1.3M

Army

Rank Ladder Highest first · 22 of 24 matched
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States · Army NATO code
Equivalent in
Officers
United States Army General of the Army insignia General of the Army OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army –
United States Army General insignia General OF-9 General China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General)
United States Army Lieutenant general insignia Lieutenant general OF-8 Lieutenant General China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General)
United States Army Major general insignia Major general OF-7 Major General China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General)
United States Army Brigadier general insignia Brigadier general OF-6 Brigadier General China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel)
United States Army Colonel insignia Colonel OF-5 Colonel China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel)
United States Army Lieutenant colonel insignia Lieutenant colonel OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel)
United States Army Major insignia Major OF-3 Major / Commandant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major)
United States Army Captain insignia Captain OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain)
United States Army First lieutenant insignia First lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
United States Army Second lieutenant insignia Second lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
Cadet / Officer candidate OF-D Student Officer –
Enlisted ranks
United States Army Command sergeant major insignia Command sergeant major OR-9 Sergeant Major China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major)
United States Army Sergeant major insignia Sergeant major OR-9 Sergeant Major China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major)
United States Army First sergeant insignia First sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major)
United States Army Master sergeant insignia Master sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major)
United States Army Sergeant first class insignia Sergeant first class OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Third Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Third Class Sergeant Major)
United States Army Staff sergeant insignia Staff sergeant OR-6 Staff Sergeant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (First Class Master Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (First Class Master Sergeant)
United States Army Sergeant insignia Sergeant OR-5 Sergeant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Second Class Master Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Second Class Master Sergeant)
United States Army Specialist insignia Specialist OR-4 Corporal China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant)
United States Army Corporal insignia Corporal OR-4 Corporal China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant)
United States Army Private first class insignia Private first class OR-3 Private 1st Class China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal)
United States Army Private insignia Private OR-2 Private China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Private First Class) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Private First Class)
Private OR-1 Private China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Private) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Private)

Air Force

Rank Ladder Highest first · 23 of 25 matched
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States · Air Force NATO code
Equivalent in
Officers
United States Air Force General of the Air Force insignia General of the Air Force OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army –
United States Air Force General insignia General OF-9 General China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General)
United States Air Force Lieutenant general insignia Lieutenant general OF-8 Lieutenant General China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General)
United States Air Force Major general insignia Major general OF-7 Major General China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General)
United States Air Force Brigadier general insignia Brigadier general OF-6 Brigadier General China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel)
United States Air Force Colonel insignia Colonel OF-5 Colonel China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel)
United States Air Force Lieutenant colonel insignia Lieutenant colonel OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel)
United States Air Force Major insignia Major OF-3 Major / Commandant China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major)
United States Air Force Captain insignia Captain OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain)
United States Air Force First lieutenant insignia First lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
United States Air Force Second lieutenant insignia Second lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
Cadet / Officer trainee OF-D Student Officer –
Enlisted ranks
United States Air Force Command chief master sergeant insignia Command chief master sergeant OR-9 Sergeant Major China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class)
United States Air Force First sergeant insignia First sergeant OR-9 Sergeant Major China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class)
United States Air Force Chief master sergeant insignia Chief master sergeant OR-9 Sergeant Major China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class)
United States Air Force First sergeant insignia First sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant second class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant second class)
United States Air Force Senior master sergeant insignia Senior master sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant second class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant second class)
United States Air Force First sergeant insignia First sergeant OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant third class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant third class)
United States Air Force Master sergeant insignia Master sergeant OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant third class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant third class)
United States Air Force Technical sergeant insignia Technical sergeant OR-6 Staff Sergeant China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Technical sergeant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Technical sergeant)
United States Air Force Staff sergeant insignia Staff sergeant OR-5 Sergeant China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Staff sergeant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Staff sergeant)
United States Air Force Senior airman insignia Senior airman OR-4 Corporal China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant)
United States Air Force Airman first class insignia Airman first class OR-3 Private 1st Class China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal)
United States Air Force Airman insignia Airman OR-2 Private China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Airman First Class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Airman First Class)
Airman basic OR-1 Private China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Airman) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Airman)

Marines

Rank Ladder Highest first · 21 of 22 matched
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States · Marines NATO code
Equivalent in
China has no Marines โ€” equivalents from its Army.
Officers
United States Marines General insignia General OF-9 General China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General)
United States Marines Lieutenant general insignia Lieutenant general OF-8 Lieutenant General China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General)
United States Marines Major general insignia Major general OF-7 Major General China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General)
United States Marines Brigadier general insignia Brigadier general OF-6 Brigadier General China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel)
United States Marines Colonel insignia Colonel OF-5 Colonel China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel)
United States Marines Lieutenant colonel insignia Lieutenant colonel OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel)
United States Marines Major insignia Major OF-3 Major / Commandant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major)
United States Marines Captain insignia Captain OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain)
United States Marines First lieutenant insignia First lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
United States Marines Second lieutenant insignia Second lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
United States Marines Midshipman / officer candidate insignia Midshipman / officer candidate OF-D Student Officer –
Enlisted ranks
United States Marines Sergeant major insignia Sergeant major OR-9 Sergeant Major China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major)
United States Marines Master gunnery sergeant insignia Master gunnery sergeant OR-9 Sergeant Major China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major)
United States Marines First sergeant insignia First sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major)
United States Marines Master sergeant insignia Master sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major)
United States Marines Gunnery sergeant insignia Gunnery sergeant OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Third Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Third Class Sergeant Major)
United States Marines Staff sergeant insignia Staff sergeant OR-6 Staff Sergeant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (First Class Master Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (First Class Master Sergeant)
United States Marines Sergeant insignia Sergeant OR-5 Sergeant China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Second Class Master Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Second Class Master Sergeant)
United States Marines Corporal insignia Corporal OR-4 Corporal China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant)
United States Marines Lance corporal insignia Lance corporal OR-3 Private 1st Class China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal)
United States Marines Private first class insignia Private first class OR-2 Private China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Private First Class) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Private First Class)
Private OR-1 Private China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Private) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Private)

Overview

The United States Armed Forces are one of the most formidable and technologically advanced military forces in the world, comprising several branches:

  • United States Army: The U.S. Army is the largest branch and primarily responsible for land-based military operations. It includes infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units, with a focus on ground warfare.
  • United States Navy: The U.S. Navy is responsible for maritime operations and defense. It operates aircraft carriers, submarines, surface ships, and aircraft, ensuring sea control and power projection.
  • United States Air Force: The U.S. Air Force is responsible for aerial and space operations, including fighter aircraft, bombers, transport planes, and space assets. It plays a critical role in air superiority and global mobility.
  • United States Marine Corps: The U.S. Marine Corps is a specialized branch known for its rapid deployment capabilities and amphibious operations. They serve as an expeditionary force ready for quick response.
  • United States Space Force: The newest branch, the U.S. Space Force, focuses on space-related operations, including satellite deployment, space surveillance, and space-based missile defense.
  • United States Coast Guard: While primarily a law enforcement agency, the U.S. Coast Guard also serves a military role during times of war or national security needs. It's responsible for maritime law enforcement and search and rescue.
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