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The Russian Federation inherited the ranks of the Soviet Union, although the insignia and uniform were altered slightly.
Contents
- Ranks and insignia
- Praporshchik and other ranks
- Rank reform 2008
- Insignia reform 2010
- Rank and insignia reform 2013
- References
The Russian armed forces have two styles of ranks: army-style ranks and navy-style ranks. The army and air force use only army-style ranks.
Ranks and insignia
The following is a table ranks of the armed forces of the Russian Federation. English translation is given first, followed by Russian version, then by English transliteration.
Praporshchik and other ranks
Rank titles are sometimes modified due to a particular assignment, branch or status:
Rank reform (2008)
As a result of the 2008-2011 defence reform the Russian Army's 90,000 warrant officer positions have been removed but on February 27, 2013 the expanded board of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, Russian Defense Minister S. Shoigu announced the return of the warrant officer to the Armed Forces of Russia.
Insignia reform (2010)
On March 11, 2010, Law No.2010-293 of the President of Russia introduced a new set of rank insignia. Privates, airmen and seamen now wear plain shoulder epaulettes. Senior NCOs had their chevrons replaced by plain bars (small horizontal bars for corporals and sergeants increasing in number with seniority, large horizontal bars for staff sergeants, and vertical bars for master sergeants). These rank badges mirror Imperial Russian Army and 1970s Soviet Army insignia. Warrant officers and officers received new shoulder rank epaulettes and all general officer insignia now reflect service affiliation in the duty dress uniform. The parade dress gold epaulettes have been retained. The insignia for a marshal of the Russian Federation retained the coat of arms of Russia and the marshal's star.
Rank and insignia reform (2013)
In 2013 the insignia of an army general now include the marshal's star, surmounted by a red star in a wreath. Starting Spring 2013 the Warrant officer ranks of the RGF were reinstated, the first appointments would be given out later that summer.