The Military ranks of Nigeria are the military insignia used by the Nigerian Armed Forces. Being a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, Nigeria shares a rank structure similar to that of the United Kingdom.
Commissioned Officers[]
The rank insignia for commissioned officers for the army, navy and air force respectively.
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| Admiral of the Fleet |
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| Marshal of the Air Force | Air Chief Marshal | Air Marshal | Air Vice-Marshal | Air Commodore | Group Captain | Wing Commander | Squadron Leader | Flight Lieutenant | Flying Officer | Pilot Officer
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Enlisted[]
The rank insignia for enlisted personnel for the army, navy and air force respectively.
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| Army Warrant Officer | Master Warrant Officer | Warrant officer | Staff Sergeant | Sergeant | Corporal | Lance Corporal | Private (or equivalent)
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| Navy Warrant Officer | Master Warrant Officer | Warrant Officer | Petty Officer | Leading Seaman | Ordinary Seaman
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| Air Warrant Officer | Master Warrant Officer | Warrant officer | Staff Sergeant | Sergeant | Corporal | Lance Corporal | Aircraftman
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References[]
- Uniforminsignia.org (Nigerian Army)
- Uniforminsignia.org (Nigerian Navy)
- Uniforminsignia.org (Nigerian Air Force)
The original article can be found at Military ranks of Nigeria and the edit history here.