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RoyalRanks Military Hierarchy (extended)
RoyalRanks Military Hierarchy (extended)
A Modern Military Rank System Inspired by History, Tradition, and Efficiency
A Modern Military Rank System Inspired by History, Tradition, and Efficiency
Military ranks are more than titles — they represent experience, responsibility, leadership, and trust. Throughout history, the strongest armies developed clear systems where every rank had a purpose: from the newest recruit learning the basics, to the highest commander responsible for the fate of entire armies.
The RoyalRanks system combines the best elements of historical and modern military traditions. It takes inspiration from professional armies around the world, while adding a structured progression that rewards dedication, skill, and leadership.
Unlike systems where ranks exist only for decoration, every RoyalRanks level represents a meaningful step:
Soldiers build experience, discipline, and specialized skills.
Corporals become the first battlefield leaders, commanding small teams.
Sergeants form the professional backbone of the army, training and leading troops.
Warrant Officers represent experienced specialists and veteran commanders.
Officers receive authority to lead larger formations and carry greater responsibility.
The hierarchy is designed around a simple principle:
A higher rank means greater responsibility, greater skill, and greater service to the organization.
From Recruit to Grand Marshal, every rank is a milestone earned through knowledge, performance, and leadership.
Military Rank System
Military Rank System
Enlisted Personnel / Soldiers
Enlisted Personnel / Soldiers
Common soldiers. Focus: training, experience, technical skills.
Common soldiers. Focus: training, experience, technical skills.
Rank Russian Description
Recruit Новобранец Newly enlisted personnel. Receives initial adaptation training. Remains in this rank until taking the Oath.
Cadet Кадет Basic trainee. No command authority. Learns military discipline and basic skills.
Soldier Солдат Fully trained combat-ready soldier. Basic tactical element of the army.
Senior Soldier Старший солдат Experienced soldier. Awarded for good service, discipline and battlefield performance.
Specialist Специалист Qualified military professional: technician, medic, radio operator, mechanic, etc.
Veteran Specialist Ветеран-специалист Highly experienced specialist recognized for exceptional skill and service.
Yeoman (Efreitor) Ефрейтор Senior enlisted soldier. Can operate independently, assist leaders, and take limited command responsibilities.
Corporals / Junior Leaders
Corporals / Junior Leaders
Team leaders. Command a small team (3–4 personnel).
Team leaders. Command a small team (3–4 personnel).
Rank Russian Description
Lance Corporal Младший капрал First leadership rank. Assistant team leader.
Corporal Капрал Team leader. Commands a small unit and trains soldiers.
Staff Corporal Штаб-капрал Experienced team leader. Supports sergeants and trains junior personnel.
Senior Corporal Старший капрал Advanced junior commander. Handles independent missions.
Master Corporal Мастер-капрал Elite corporal. Highly experienced small-unit leader.
Sergeants / Professional Leaders
Sergeants / Professional Leaders
Separate leadership corps. Requires advanced command training.
Separate leadership corps. Requires advanced command training.
Rank Russian Description
Sergeant Сержант Squad leader. Professional small-unit commander.
Staff Sergeant Штаб-сержант Senior squad leader and instructor.
Senior Sergeant Старший сержант Experienced NCO responsible for training and discipline.
Master Sergeant Мастер-сержант Senior NCO. Advisor to officers and commander of larger small units.
Warrant Corps / Унтера
Warrant Corps / Унтера
Professional military specialists and experienced commanders. Comparable to technical college level education plus leadership training.
Professional military specialists and experienced commanders. Comparable to technical college level education plus leadership training.
Rank Russian Description
Warrant officer Унтер-офицер Experienced professional. Platoon commander or senior specialist.
Staff Warrant Штаб-унтер Deputy commander, instructor, staff specialist.
Senior Warrant Старший унтер Veteran professional commander.
Master Warrant Мастер-унтер Senior expert and leader.
Chief Warrant Главный унтер Highest warrant rank. Senior advisor and military administrator.
Social status: Free Citizens / Свободные граждане (a step above the ordinary citizens of RoyalRank)
Officer Candidates
Officer Candidates
Future officers in training.
Future officers in training.
Rank Russian Description
Cadet Corporal Кадет-капрал Military academy trainee with limited leadership duties.
Cadet Sergeant Кадет-сержант Military academy trainee with basic leadership duties.
Cadet Warrant Унтер-кадет Advanced cadet leader.
Officer Cadet Офицер-кадет Officer candidate completing professional military education.
Junior Officers
Junior Officers
First officer ranks. Granted personal nobility / honorary status.
First officer ranks. Granted personal nobility / honorary status.
Rank Russian Description
Banner Officer Прапорщик First officer rank. Holds the military banner. Works under supervision while gaining experience.
Lieutenant Лейтенант Fully qualified junior officer. Commands independently.
Senior Lieutenant Старший лейтенант Experienced junior officer.
Staff Captain Штаб-капитан Intermediate officer rank. Deputy commander and staff officer.
Captain Капитан Company commander.
Social status: Honorary Citizens / Почётные граждане
Senior Officers
Senior Officers
Professional command staff and nobility.
Professional command staff and nobility.
Rank Russian Description
Major Майор Battalion-level commander or senior staff officer.
Lieutenant Colonel Подполковник Deputy senior commander.
Colonel Полковник Senior field commander.
Brigade Colonel Бригад-полковник Commands a brigade but is not yet a full general. Highest colonel rank before general command.
Social status: Personal Nobility status (children automatically recieve statis of Honorary Citizens) / Персональное дворянство (дети автоматически получают статус Почётных граждан)
Brigadier
Brigadier
Transition between officers and generals.
Transition between officers and generals.
Rank Russian Description
Brigadier General Бригадный генерал First general rank. Commands brigades or equivalent formations. Transitional rank between the Senior Officers and Generals
Generals
Generals
High command. Hereditary military nobility.
High command. Hereditary military nobility.
Rank Russian Description
Major General Генерал-майор Commands divisions or major formations.
Lieutenant General Генерал-лейтенант Senior operational commander.
Colonel General Генерал-полковник High-level army commander.
General of the Army Генерал армии Commands entire armies or strategic forces.
Social status: Hereditary Nobility status (Nobility could be inherited) / Наследственное дворянство (дворянский титул передаётся по наследству)
Marshals
Marshals
Highest military authority.
Highest military authority.
Rank Russian Description
Marshal Маршал Supreme military commander.
Field Marshal Фельдмаршал Highest ceremonial and strategic military rank.
Social status: Aristocratic / Аристократы
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