NATO rank codes (STANAG 2116)
The NATO rank codes, established under STANAG 2116, serve as the basis for mapping officer ranks across the armies of all 32 member nations.
The NATO rank codes, established under STANAG 2116, serve as the basis for mapping officer ranks across the armies of all 32 member nations, ensuring consistent recognition in joint operations.
Overview of NATO officer ranks (OF-1 to OF-10) with common English titles and selected national equivalents
| NATO Code | Common English Term | Examples in National Languages |
|---|---|---|
| OF-1 | Second Lieutenant | Sous-lieutenant (France, Belgium), Leutnant (Germany), Fänrik (Sweden), Vänrikki (Finland) |
| OF-2 | First Lieutenant / Lieutenant | Lieutenant (France, Belgium), Oberleutnant (Germany), Löjtnant (Sweden), Luutnantti (Finland) |
| OF-3 | Captain | Capitaine (France, Belgium), Hauptmann (Germany), Kapten (Sweden), Kapteeni (Finland) |
| OF-4 | Major | Commandant / Chef de bataillon (France, Belgium), Major (Germany), Major (Sweden), Majuri (Finland) |
| OF-5 | Lieutenant Colonel | Lieutenant-colonel (France, Belgium), Oberstleutnant (Germany), Överstelöjtnant (Sweden), Everstinluutnantti (Finland) |
| OF-6 | Colonel | Colonel (France, Belgium), Oberst (Germany), Överste (Sweden), Eversti (Finland) |
| OF-7 | Brigadier General | Général de brigade (France, Belgium), Brigadgeneral (Germany), Brigadgeneral (Sweden), Prikaatikenraali (Finland) |
| OF-8 | Major General | Général de division (France, Belgium), Generalmajor (Germany), Generalmajor (Sweden), Kenraalimajuri (Finland) |
| OF-9 | Lieutenant General | Général de corps d'armée (France, Belgium), Generalleutnant (Germany), Generallöjtnant (Sweden), Kenraaliluutnantti (Finland) |
| OF-10 | General / General of the Army | Général d'armée (France, Belgium), General (Germany), General (Sweden), Kenraali (Finland) |
| OF = Officer grades (NATO standardized codes for commissioned officers). Examples focus on France/Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and Finland for illustration. | ||