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The following are the ranks and insignia of the Belgian Armed Forces.
The ranks are given in English, Dutch, and French (the two main official languages of Belgium).
Officers
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General officers - Opperofficieren - Officiers généraux | ||||||||
OF-9 | General Dutch language: Generaal |
General Dutch language: Generaal |
Admiral Dutch language: Admiraal |
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OF-8 | Lieutenant-General Dutch language: Luitenant-generaal |
Lieutenant-General Dutch language: Luitenant-generaal |
Vice-Admiral Dutch language: Vice-admiraal
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OF-7 | Major-General Dutch language: Generaal-majoor
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Major-General Dutch language: Generaal-majoor
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Rear-Admiral Dutch language: Divisieadmiraal
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Major-General Dutch language: Generaal-majoor
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OF-6 | Brigade General Dutch language: Brigade-generaal
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Brigade General Dutch language: Brigade-generaal
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Flotilla Admiral Dutch language: Flottieljeadmiraal
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Brigade General Dutch language: Brigade-generaal
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Senior officers - Hoofdofficieren - Officiers supérieurs | ||||||||
OF-5 | Colonel Dutch language: Kolonel
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Colonel Dutch language: Kolonel
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Captain Dutch language: Kapitein-ter-zee
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Colonel Dutch language: Kolonel
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OF-4 | Lieutenant-Colonel Dutch language: Luitenant-kolonel
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Lieutenant-Colonel Dutch language: Luitenant-kolonel
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Commander sg Dutch language: Fregatkapitein
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Lieutenant-Colonel Dutch language: Luitenant-kolonel
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OF-3 | Major Dutch language: Majoor
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Major Dutch language: Majoor
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Commander Dutch language: Korvetkapitein
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Major Dutch language: Majoor
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Junior officers - Lagere officieren - Officiers subalternes | ||||||||
OF-3 | Captain-Commandant Dutch language: Kapitein-commandant
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Captain-Commandant Dutch language: Kapitein-commandant
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Lieutenant-Commander Dutch language: Luitenant-ter-zee 1ste klasse
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Captain-Commandant Dutch language: Kapitein-commandant
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OF-2 | Captain Dutch language: Kapitein
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Captain Dutch language: Kapitein
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Lieutenant Dutch language: Luitenant-ter-zee
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Captain Dutch language: Kapitein
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OF-1 | Lieutenant Dutch language: Luitenant
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Lieutenant Dutch language: Luitenant
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Sub-Lieutenant Dutch language: Vaandrig-ter-zee
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Lieutenant Dutch language: Luitenant
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OF-1 | Sub-Lieutenant Dutch language: Onderluitenant
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Sub-Lieutenant Dutch language: Onderluitenant
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Ensign Dutch language: Vaandrig-ter-zee 2de klasse
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Sub-Lieutenant Dutch language: Onderluitenant
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Note
- The highest rank in the Military Police is Colonel.
- The ranks of Navy Admiral and Air Force General were created in 2002.
Non-commissioned officers
NATO Code |
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Senior non-commissioned officers - Hoofdonderofficieren - Sous-officiers supérieurs | ||||||||
OR-9 | Chief Warrant Officer Dutch language: Adjudant-majoor
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Chief Warrant Officer Dutch language: Adjudant-majoor
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Chief Principal Master Dutch language: Oppermeester-chef
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Chief Warrant Officer Dutch language: Adjudant-majoor
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OR-9 | Master Warrant Officer Dutch language: Adjudant-chef
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Master Warrant Officer Dutch language: Adjudant-chef
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Principal Master Dutch language: Oppermeester
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Master Warrant Officer Dutch language: Adjudant-chef
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Elite non-commissioned officers - Keuronderofficieren - Sous-officiers d'élite | ||||||||
OR-8 | Warrant Officer Dutch language: Adjudant
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Warrant Officer Dutch language: Adjudant
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1st Master Chief Dutch language: 1ste Meester-chef
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Warrant Officer Dutch language: Adjudant
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OR-7 | 1st Sergeant-Major Dutch language: 1ste Sergeant-majoor
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1st Sergeant-Major Dutch language: 1ste Sergeant-majoor
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1st Master Dutch language: 1ste Meester
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1st Sergeant Major Dutch language: 1ste Sergeant-majoor
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Junior non-commissioned officers - Lagere onderofficieren - Sous-officiers subalternes | ||||||||
OR-6 | 1st Master Sergeant Dutch language: 1ste Sergeant-chef
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1st Master Sergeant Dutch language: 1ste Sergeant-chef
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Master Chief Dutch language: Meester-chef
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1st Master Sergeant Dutch language: 1ste Sergeant-chef
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OR-6 | 1st Sergeant Dutch language: 1ste Sergeant
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1st Sergeant Dutch language: 1ste Sergeant
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Master Dutch language: Meester
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1st Sergeant Dutch language: 1ste Sergeant
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OR-5 | Sergeant Dutch language: Sergeant
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Sergeant Dutch language: Sergeant
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2nd Master Dutch language: 2de Meester
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Sergeant Dutch language: Sergeant
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Volunteers
NATO Code |
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Elite volunteers - Keurvrijwilligers - Volontaires d'élite | ||||||||
OR-4 | 1st Master Corporal Dutch language: 1ste Korporaal-chef
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1st Master Corporal Dutch language: 1ste Korporaal-chef
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1st Chief Quartermaster Dutch language: 1ste Kwartiermeester-chef
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1st Master Corporal Dutch language: 1ste Korporaal-chef
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OR-4 | Master Corporal Dutch language: Korporaal-chef
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Master Corporal Dutch language: Korporaal-chef
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Chief Quartermaster Dutch language: Kwartiermeester-chef
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Master Corporal Dutch language: Korporaal-chef
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Junior volunteers - Lagere vrijwilligers - Volontaire subalternes | ||||||||
OR-3 | Corporal Dutch language: Korporaal
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Corporal Dutch language: Korporaal
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Quartermaster Dutch language: Kwartiermeester
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Corporal Dutch language: Korporaal
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OR-2 | 1st Private Dutch language: 1ste Soldaat
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1st Private Dutch language: 1ste Soldaat
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1st Seaman Dutch language: 1ste Matroos
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1st Private Dutch language: 1ste Soldaat
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OR-1 | Private Dutch language: Soldaat
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Private Dutch language: Soldaat
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Seaman Dutch language: Matroos
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Private Dutch language: Soldaat
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