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Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)  Military Rank Chart

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Canadian Military Rank Chart: A Complete Guide to CAF Ranks


To provide an understanding of the Canadian Military ranks and their corresponding insignia, these graphs  for anyone looking to understand hierarchy of the Canadian military.

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Canadian Army Ranks (Land)

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  • Private

  • Corporal

  • Master Corporal

  • Sergeant

  • Warrant Officer

  • Master Warrant Officer

  • Chief Warrant Officer

  • Lieutenant / Captain / Major / Colonel

  • Brigadier-General to General

Royal Canadian Navy Ranks (Sea)

 

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  • Sailor Third Class (S3)

  • Sailor Second Class (S2)

  • Sailor First Class (S1)

  • Master Sailor (MS)

  • Petty Officer First Class (PO2)

  • Petty Officer Second Class (PO1)

  • Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (CPO2)

  • Chief Petty Officer 1st Class (CPO1)​

Royal Canadian Air Force Ranks (Air)

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  • Aviator

  • Corporal

  • Sergeant

  • Warrant Officer

  • Flight Lieutenant

  • Squadron Leader

  • Wing Commander

  • Air Commodore to General

Canadian Armed Forces 
Non Commissioned (NCM) Rank Chart
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CAF Rank Insignia
(Badges)
OFFICER INSIGNIA
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NON-COMMISSIONED MEMBERS (NCM) INSIGNIA
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FLAG OFFICERS 
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View more info on Military Identification Systems including Rank & Appointments here Or, view Services and Benefits here.

📌 Related Pages:

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  • Relocating to a Military Base in Canada

  • CAF Benefits & Support Services

  • Military Home Buying Programs

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