Military ranks of Guinea-Bissau
The Military ranks of Guinea-Bissau are the military insignia used by the Military of Guinea-Bissau. Being a former colony of Portugal, Guinea-Bissau shares a rank structure similar to that of Portugal.
Commissioned officers
The rank insignia for commissioned officers for the army and navy respectively.
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Enlisted
The rank insignia for enlisted personnel for the army and navy respectively.
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Military branch of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC)
Commissioned
The rank insignia for commissioned personnel for the former military branch of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde.
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Enlisted
The rank insignia for enlisted personnel for the former military branch of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde.
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