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United States vs Venezuela Military Ranks
The United States Army has 24 ranks — 12 officer and 12 enlisted — 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 Venezuelan equivalents.
Branches
4
Ranks documented
94
Active personnel
1.3M
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 22 of 24 matched
| 🇺🇸 United States · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General of the Army
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
General
|
OF-9 General |
General en Jefe
|
Lieutenant general
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Mayor General
|
Major general
|
OF-7 Major General |
General de División
|
Brigadier general
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
General de Brigada
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Coronel
|
Lieutenant colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Teniente Coronel
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Mayor
|
Captain
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Capitán
|
First lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Primer Teniente
Teniente
|
Second lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Primer Teniente
Teniente
|
| Cadet / Officer candidate | OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Command sergeant major
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Sargento Supervisor
|
Sergeant major
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Sargento Supervisor
|
First sergeant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Sargento Ayudante
|
Master sergeant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Sargento Ayudante
|
Sergeant first class
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Sargento Mayor de Primera
Sargento Mayor de Segunda
Sargento Mayor de Tercera
|
Staff sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sargento Primero
|
Sergeant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Sargento Segundo
|
Specialist
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo Primero
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo Primero
|
Private first class
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Cabo Segundo
|
Private
|
OR-2 Private |
Distinguido
|
| Private | OR-1 Private |
Soldado raso
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 21 of 23 matched
| 🇺🇸 United States · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Fleet admiral
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
Almirante en Jefe
|
Vice admiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Almirante
|
Rear admiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Vicealmirante
|
Rear admiral (lower half)
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Contralmirante
|
Captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Capitán de Navío
|
Commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Capitán de Fragata
|
Lieutenant commander
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Capitán de Corbeta
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Teniente de Navío
|
Lieutenant (junior grade)
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Teniente de Fragata
Teniente de Corbeta
|
Ensign
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Teniente de Fragata
Teniente de Corbeta
|
Midshipman / officer candidate
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Command master chief petty officer
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Sargento Supervisor
|
Master chief petty officer
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Sargento Supervisor
|
Command senior chief petty officer
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Sargento Ayudante
|
Senior chief petty officer
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Sargento Ayudante
|
Chief petty officer
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Sargento Mayor de Primera
Sargento Mayor de Segunda
Sargento Mayor de Tercera
|
Petty officer first class
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sargento Primero
|
Petty officer second class
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Sargento Segundo
|
Petty officer third class
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo Primero
|
Seaman
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Cabo Segundo
|
Seaman apprentice
|
OR-2 Private |
Distinguido
|
| Seaman recruit | OR-1 Private |
Marinero
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 23 of 25 matched
| 🇺🇸 United States · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General of the Air Force
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
General
|
OF-9 General |
General en Jefe
|
Lieutenant general
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Mayor General
|
Major general
|
OF-7 Major General |
General de División
|
Brigadier general
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
General de Brigada
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Coronel
|
Lieutenant colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Teniente Coronel
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Mayor
|
Captain
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Capitán
|
First lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Primer Teniente
Teniente
|
Second lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Primer Teniente
Teniente
|
| Cadet / Officer trainee | OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Command chief master sergeant
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Sargento Supervisor
|
First sergeant
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Sargento Supervisor
|
Chief master sergeant
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Sargento Supervisor
|
First sergeant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Sargento Ayudante
|
Senior master sergeant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Sargento Ayudante
|
First sergeant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Sargento Mayor de Primera
Sargento Mayor de Segunda
Sargento Mayor de Tercera
|
Master sergeant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Sargento Mayor de Primera
Sargento Mayor de Segunda
Sargento Mayor de Tercera
|
Technical sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sargento Primero
|
Staff sergeant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Sargento Segundo
|
Senior airman
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo Primero
|
Airman first class
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Cabo Segundo
|
Airman
|
OR-2 Private |
Distinguido
|
| Airman basic | OR-1 Private |
Aviador
|
Marines
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 21 of 22 matched
| 🇺🇸 United States · Marines | NATO code |
Equivalent in
Venezuela has no Marines — equivalents from its Army.
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
General
|
OF-9 General |
General en Jefe
|
Lieutenant general
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Mayor General
|
Major general
|
OF-7 Major General |
General de División
|
Brigadier general
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
General de Brigada
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Coronel
|
Lieutenant colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Teniente Coronel
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Mayor
|
Captain
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Capitán
|
First lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Primer Teniente
Teniente
|
Second lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Primer Teniente
Teniente
|
Midshipman / officer candidate
|
OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Sergeant major
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Sargento Supervisor
|
Master gunnery sergeant
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Sargento Supervisor
|
First sergeant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Sargento Ayudante
|
Master sergeant
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Sargento Ayudante
|
Gunnery sergeant
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Sargento Mayor de Primera
Sargento Mayor de Segunda
Sargento Mayor de Tercera
|
Staff sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Sargento Primero
|
Sergeant
|
OR-5 Sergeant |
Sargento Segundo
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Cabo Primero
|
Lance corporal
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Cabo Segundo
|
Private first class
|
OR-2 Private |
Distinguido
|
| Private | OR-1 Private |
Soldado raso
|
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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