The Military ranks of Uruguay are the military insignia used by the Armed Forces of Uruguay. Being a former colony of Spain and later an overseas colony of Portugal, Uruguay shares a rank structure similar to that of these two countries.
Commissioned officers[]
The rank insignia for commissioned officers for the army, navy and air force respectively.
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| Almirante | Vicealmirante | Contraalmirante | Capitán de Navío | Capitán de Fragata | Capitán de Corbeta | Alfarez de Navio | Alfarez de Fragata | Guardiamarina
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| Teniente General | Mayor General | Coronel | Teniente Coronel | Mayor | Capitán | Teniente Primero | Teniente Segundo | Alférez
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Enlisted[]
The rank insignia for enlisted personnel for the army, navy and air force respectively.
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| Master Chief Petty Officer Sub-Oficial de Cargo |
Petty Officer First Class Sargento Primero |
Petty Officer Second Class Sargento Segundo |
Petty Officer Third Class Cabo Primero |
Seaman Cabo Segundo |
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References[]
- Uniforminsignia.org (Uruguayan Armed Forces)
- Uniforminsignia.org (National Navy of Uruguay)
- Uniforminsignia.org (Uruguayan Air Force)
The original article can be found at Ranks of the Armed Forces of Uruguay and the edit history here.