Military Ranks of Vietnam 🇻🇳
Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), maintains its own armed forces, known as the "Republic of China Armed Forces." These forces are tasked with the defense of Taiwan and its surrounding areas. The ROC Armed Forces consist of several branches, each with specific responsibilities:
- ROC Army (中華民國陸軍): The ROC Army is responsible for land-based military operations, including infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units. It plays a crucial role in national defense and security on Taiwan's main island.
- ROC Navy (中華民國海軍): The ROC Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating various vessels, including frigates, submarines, patrol boats, and amphibious ships, to protect Taiwan's extensive coastline in the Taiwan Strait and the surrounding seas.
- ROC Air Force (中華民國空軍): The ROC 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.
Vietnamese Army
| Rank name | Insignia | NATO code | US Army equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Đại tướng | OF-9 | General | |
| Thượng tướng | OF-8 | Lieutenant General | |
| Trung tướng | OF-7 | Major General | |
| Thiếu tướng | OF-6 | Brigadier General | |
| Đại tá | OF-5 | Colonel | |
| Thượng tá | OF-4 | Lieutenant Colonel | |
| Trung tá | OF-3 | Major / Commandant | |
| Thiếu tá | OF-2 | Captain / 1st Lieutenant | |
| Đại úy | OF-1 | Lieutenant | |
| Trung úy | OF-1 | Lieutenant | |
| Thiếu úy | OR-9 | Sergeant Major | |
| Thượng sĩ | OR-8 | 1st Sergeant | |
| Trung sĩ | OR-7 | Sergeant 1st Class | |
| Hạ sĩ | OR-4 | Corporal | |
| Binh nhất | OR-3 | Private 1st Class | |
| Binh nhì | OR-2 | Private |