Military ranks of Switzerland
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The ranks of the Swiss Armed Forces have changed little over the centuries, except for the introduction, in 2004, of a new set of warrant officers.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The ranks are worn on shoulder boards with the appropriate background colour. Designations are given in the four national languages (German, French, Italian and Romansh), with an English translation which is used during overseas missions.
Enlisted ranks
Enlisted troops
| Rank insigniaTemplate:Sfn | NameTemplate:Sfn | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epaulette | Camouflage | German | French | Italian | Romansh Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
English designation | |
| No rank insignia | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Rekr)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Recruit | This rank is a position during the 4 months of Recruit School. A recruit gets promoted to E-1 after the Recruit School. | |
| OR-1 - Private E-1 | OR-1 - Private E-1 | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Sdt)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Private E-1 | |
| OR-2 - Private E-2 | OR-2 - Private E-2 | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Gfr)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Private E-2 | E-1 Privates can be promoted to E-2 after a minimum of 20 days' service in a refresher course, subject to good performance.[1] E-2 Privates also receive 7 CHF daily pay (as opposed to 6 CHF prior to promotion)[2] |
| OR-3 - Private first class | OR-3 - Private first class | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Obgfr)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Private first class | The rank "Obergefreiter" was removed as of 1 January 2019 with the WEA of the Swiss Army.[3]Script error: No such module "Unsubst". However those soldiers previously awarded this rank are able to keep it. |
Non-commissioned officers (NCO)
| Rank insigniaTemplate:Sfn | NameTemplate:Sfn | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epaulette | Camouflage | German | French | Italian | Romansh Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
English designation | |
| OR-4 - Corporal | OR-4 - Corporal | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Kpl)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Corporal | Soldiers in this rank serve as specialist NCOs (e.g. arms specialization, CBRN specialization, postal soldiers). Since 2019, no new promotions into this rank are being issued anymore due to the Development of the Swiss Army project. |
| OR-5a - Sergeant | OR-5a - Sergeant | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Wm)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Sergeant | Currently, the standard junior NCO rank |
| OR-5b - Sergeant first class | OR-5b - Sergeant first class | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Obwm)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Sergeant first class | This rank is awarded to Sergeants who receive very good performance assessments. Holders of this rank are appointed to be the platoon leader's replacement and serve an additional 10 days compared to the standard Sergeant rank.[1] |
Higher NCOs
| Rank insigniaTemplate:Sfn | NameTemplate:Sfn | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epaulette | Camouflage | German | French | Italian | Romansh Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
English designation | |
| OR-6 - Sergeant major | OR-6 - Sergeant major | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Fw)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Sergeant major | Lowest rank of "Higher non-commissioned officers" (NCO); it used to be a higher rank than Feldweibel and to oversee unit-level military service and operations. Since the 2003 reform a specialist rank only. Nowadays, Feldweibel are mainly seen in military police, NBC and other specialist units. |
| OR-7a - Quartermaster sergeant | OR-7a - Quartermaster sergeant | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Four)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Quartermaster sergeant | The higher NCO who administers a company's finances, subsistence and lodging. |
| OR-7b - Chief sergeant major | OR-7b - Chief sergeant major | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Hptfw)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Chief sergeant major | The Hauptfeldweibel oversees unit-level military service and operations. |
| WO-1 - Warrant officer | WO-1 - Warrant officer | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Adj Uof)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Warrant officer | |
| WO-2 - Staff warrant officer | WO-2 - Staff warrant officer | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Stabsadj)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Staff warrant officer | |
| WO-3 - Master warrant officer | WO-3 - Master warrant officer | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Hptadj)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Master warrant officer | |
| WO-4 - Chief warrant officer | WO-4 - Chief warrant officer | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Chefadj)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Script error: No such module "Lang". (Schefadj)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Chief warrant officer | |
Officers
Subaltern officers and captains
| Rank insigniaTemplate:Sfn | NameTemplate:Sfn | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epaulette | Camouflage | German | French | Italian | Romansh Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
English designation | |
| OF-1a - Second lieutenant | OF-1a - Second lieutenant | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Lt)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Second lieutenant | Platoon's leader. Promotion to First Lieutenant occurs after a minimum of 3 refresher courses (subject to good performance) or after 6 years' service.[1] |
| OF-1b - First lieutenant | OF-1b - First lieutenant | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Oblt)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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First lieutenant | Platoon's leader, future company commander or new officers in battalion's staff (S1, 2, 4 & 6). |
| OF-2 - Captain | OF-2 - Captain | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Hptm)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Captain | Company commander or officer in battalion's staff (S1, 2, 4 & 6). |
Staff officers, specialist
| Rank insigniaTemplate:Sfn | NameTemplate:Sfn | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epaulette | Camouflage | German | French | Italian | Romansh Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
English designation | |
| OF-3 - Major | OF-3 - Major | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Maj)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Major | Several assignments in a battalion's staff (Chief of Staff or S3), under special circumstances appointment to battalion commander, teacher or staff officer on a military academy, commander of a HQ company, staff officer in large units (BDE). |
| OF-4 - Lieutenant colonel | OF-4 - Lieutenant colonel | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Oberstlt)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Lieutenant colonel | Battalion commander, staff officer in large units (BDE). |
| OF-5 - Colonel | OF-5 - Colonel | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Oberst)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Colonel | Under special circumstances appointment to battalion commander, deputy commander of a brigade, staff officer in larger units (BDE). |
| Specialist officer | Specialist officer | Script error: No such module "Lang". (FachOf)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Specialist officer | "Specialist Officer", Duties authority and pay grade vary from OF-1 to OF-5. |
Higher staff officers
Higher staff officers wear black lampasses on the outside seam of dress uniform trousers.
| Rank insigniaTemplate:Sfn | NameTemplate:Sfn | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epaulette | Camouflage | Kepi Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
German | French | Italian | Romansh Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
English designation | |
| OF-6 - Brigadier general | OF-6 - Brigadier general | File:Uniform Képi of a Brigadier General of the Swiss Army.jpg | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Br)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Brigadier general | One-star rank, commander of a brigade, also military attaché |
| OF-7 - Major general | OF-7 - Major general | File:Divisionär.jpg | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Div)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Major general | Two-star rank, commander of territorial division, also in an Army HQ or staff. |
| OF-8 - Lieutenant general | OF-8 - Lieutenant general | File:Korpskommandant.jpg | Script error: No such module "Lang". (KKdt)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Script error: No such module "Lang". (cdt C)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Lieutenant general | Three-star rank, also the rank of the Chief of the Armed Forces, highest rank in peacetime. |
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
| Rank insigniaTemplate:Sfn | NameTemplate:Sfn | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epaulette | Camouflage | Kepi Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
German | French | Italian | Romansh Script error: No such module "Unsubst". |
English designation | |
| OF-9 - General of the Army | OF-9 - General of the Army | File:Kepi General.jpg | Script error: No such module "Lang". (Gen)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | General | The rank is assigned only during times of war, when the Federal Assembly chooses one general to command the entire Swiss military. Otherwise the word "general" is not used.[4] |
Shoulder board colour
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| Colour | BranchTemplate:Sfn | |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Staff officers, engineers, intelligence, chaplaincy, sport, NBC defense | |
| Dark green | Infantry, military bands | |
| Yellow | Armored Corps | |
| Red | Artillery | |
| Dark blue | Air Force | |
| Light grey | Signal and command support corps | |
| Royal Blue | Medical corps, Red Cross service | |
| Burgundy | Rescue corps | |
| Plum | Logistic corps | |
| Terracota | Territorial service | |
| Dark grey | Military police | |
| Khaki | Special Forces | |
| Purple | Armed Forces Legal Service | |
| Blue | Peace Support Operation | |
References
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- Sources
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External links
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