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Military ranks of Sierra Leone

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The Military ranks of Sierra Leone are the military insignia used by the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces. Being a former British colony[1], Sierra Leone shares a rank structure similar to that of United Kingdom. While possessing an air force, the status of its equipment is unknown, but the aircraft are not operable.[2]

Commissioned officers

The rank insignia for commissioned officers for the army and navy respectively.

Rank group General / flag officers Senior officers Junior officers
 Sierra Leone Army
General Lieutenant general Major general Brigadier Colonel Lieutenant colonel Major Captain First lieutenant Second lieutenant
 Sierra Leone Navy
Rear admiral Commodore Captain Commander Lieutenant commander Lieutenant Lieutenant (junior grade) Sub-Lieutenant
Rank group General / flag officers Senior officers Junior officers

Enlisted

The rank insignia for enlisted personnel for the army and navy respectively.

Rank group Senior NCOs Junior NCOs Enlisted
 Sierra Leone Army
No insignia
Warrant officer class 1 Warrant officer class 2 Staff sergeant Sergeant Corporal Lance corporal Private
(or equivalent)
Rank group Senior NCOs Junior NCOs Enlisted

References

  1. ^ "Sierra Leone". WorldStatesmen.org. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  2. ^ Sierra Leonean military aviation OrBat.