There are military and naval ranks in the Russian army. To memorize a large list of military positions and the sequence of their appointment, we turn to the list of ranks in ascending order.
Instructions
Step 1
The soldiers begin their service in the army as ordinary privates, and the first promotion to the rank takes place to corporal. It can be given for excellent study and success in combat training.
The next three positions are junior sergeant, sergeant and senior sergeant. The rank of junior sergeant is obtained as a result of passing special courses, and the most responsible and capable of managing subordinates are appointed as senior sergeants.
The chain of military ranks of this order is concluded by the sergeant major. Each next title can be obtained in 2-3 years, but in some cases even after 1 year.
The navy has its own system of military ranks.
An ordinary employee - a sailor receives his first promotion to a senior sailor. This is followed by the foreman of the 2nd article, the foreman of the 1st article and the chief foreman. The chain of the 1st order is concluded by the chief ship sergeant.
Step 2
This is followed by the ranks of warrant officer and senior warrant officer, and in the navy these positions are performed by midshipman and senior midshipman. To obtain the post of warrant officer, soldiers undergo special retraining courses.
Step 3
Finally, the positions of junior officers begin. First, a soldier is awarded the rank of junior lieutenant for completed combat training courses.
Then, those who have received a higher professional education, are assigned the position of lieutenant, who leads the platoon.
This is followed by the rank of senior lieutenant, who is the deputy company commander.
The highest rank among junior officers belongs to the captain, which is awarded after 4 years of service as a senior lieutenant. The captain is the company commander and deputy battalion commander.
In the navy, the rank of lieutenant commander follows after junior lieutenant, lieutenant and senior lieutenant.
Moreover, if a soldier has a military registration specialty of a medical or legal profile, then the words "medical service" or "justice" are added to his rank.
Step 4
The duties and responsibilities of senior officers increase.
The first appointment in this position is received by the major. This position is usually occupied by the chiefs of services and chiefs of staff of battalions. This is followed by the rank of lieutenant colonel and then colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is awarded after 5 years of service as a major.
The naval ranks of senior officers are captain 3rd rank, captain 2nd rank and captain 1st rank.
Step 5
The highest military positions are held by senior officers. The colonel is promoted to major general.
After two years, he can be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general. Then the rank of colonel-general is awarded.
And the most important military positions are occupied by the General of the Army and the Marshal of the Russian Federation.
The next military rank can be awarded ahead of schedule for special services to the Fatherland.
In the navy, senior officers receive the ranks of Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, and Admiral of the Fleet.
