Equivalent Ranks of Armed Forces Flashcards

Army, Navy and Air Force commissioned officer ranks side by side.

Army Lieutenant

Navy: Sub-Lieutenant
Air Force: Flying Officer

Army Captain

Navy: Lieutenant
Air Force: Flight Lieutenant

Army Major

Navy: Lieutenant Commander
Air Force: Squadron Leader

Army Lieutenant Colonel

Navy: Commander
Air Force: Wing Commander

Army Colonel

Navy: Captain
Air Force: Group Captain

Army Brigadier

Navy: Commodore
Air Force: Air Commodore

Army Major General

Navy: Rear Admiral
Air Force: Air Vice Marshal

Army Lieutenant General

Navy: Vice Admiral
Air Force: Air Marshal

Army General

Navy: Admiral
Air Force: Air Chief Marshal

Army Field Marshal

Navy: Admiral of the Fleet
Air Force: Marshal of the Air Force