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Comparisons are made between the different systems used by nations to categorize the hierarchy of an armed force compared to another. Several of these lists mention NATO rank reference codes. These are used for easy comparison among NATO countries. Links to comparison charts can be found below.
After the government of the Republic of China relocated to Taiwan in December 1949, the military rank system had a large reform in 1956. As a result, the contemporary rank structure is closer to the one used by the United States Armed Forces.
Side-by-side comparison showcasing the relative conventional fighting strengths of China and United States for the year 2024. The selected countries for comparison, China and United States, are displayed below in side-by-side format.
Military ranks are a system of hierarchical relationships within armed forces, [1] police, [2] intelligence agencies and other institutions organized along military lines. Responsibility for personnel, equipment and missions grow with each advancement.
United States Navy Ranks In Order. This table of the United States Navy ranks from lowest to highest shows the Navy's rank structure from lowest to highest including rank insignia, abbreviation, and rank classification.
Side-by-side comparison showcasing the relative conventional fighting strengths of United States and China for the year 2024. The selected countries for comparison, United States and China, are displayed below in side-by-side format. The Primary selection is displayed in Blue while the Secondary selection is displayed in Red.
The table below lists all the standard ranks in the U.S. Navy and their respective pay grades, insignias, abbreviations, and classifications. Click any rank to view detailed information about that rank's duties, pay, promotions, and more.
