Irish Army rank insignia

Officer Ranks

Equivalent NATO Code

OF-8

OF-7

OF-6

OF-5

OF-4

OF-3

OF-2

OF-1

OF-1

OF-Cdt

OF-Cdt

Ireland

Leifteanant-Ghinearál

Maor-Ghinearál

Briogáidire-Ghinearál

Coirnéal

Leifteanant-Choirnéal

Ceannfort

Captaen

Leifteanant

Dara Leifteanant

Dalta Sinsir

Dalta Sóisir

English Equivalent

Lieutenant-General

Major-General

Brigadier-General

Colonel

Lieutenant-Colonel

Commandant

Captain

Lieutenant

Second Lieutenant

Senior Cadet

Junior Cadet

Abbreviation

Lt Gen

Maj Gen

Brig Gen

Col

Lt Col

Comdt

Capt

Lt

2nd Lt

Sr Cdt

Jr Cdt

Other Rank Insignia

Equivalent NATO Code

OR-9

OR-8

OR-7

OR-6

OR-5

OR-4

OR-3

OR-2

OR-1

Ireland

No Insignia

Maor-Sáirsint Cathláin/Reisiminte

Ceathrúsháirsint Cathláin/Reisiminte

Sáirsint Complachta

Ceathrúsháirsint Complacht

Sáirsint

Ceannaire

Saighdiúr Singil, 3 Réalta

Saighdiúr Singil, 2 Réalta

Earcach

English Equivalent

Battalion/Regimental Sergeant Major

Battalion/Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant

Company Sergeant

Company Quartermaster Sergeant

Sergeant

Corporal

Private/Gunner/Trooper 3 Star

Private 2 Star

Recruit

Abbreviation

BSM/RSM

BQMS/RQMS

BS/CS/SS

BQ/CQ/SQ

Sgt

Cpl

Pte/Gnr/Tpr 3*

Pte 2*

Rec

See also

• Enlisted Ranks