Ranks of the Armed Forces of Uruguay

In today's world, Ranks of the Armed Forces of Uruguay has become a topic of great relevance and interest to people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether on a personal, professional, social or cultural level, Ranks of the Armed Forces of Uruguay has captured attention and generated important debates and reflections. Its impact has been felt in different areas of daily life, triggering discussions around its implications and consequences. Over the years, Ranks of the Armed Forces of Uruguay has taken different forms and has evolved depending on the circumstances and trends of the moment, remaining a crucial topic for contemporary society. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the importance of Ranks of the Armed Forces of Uruguay and its influence on various aspects of our lives, offering detailed analysis and insights that invite thought and debate.

The Military ranks of Uruguay are the military insignia used by the Armed Forces of Uruguay.

Commissioned officer ranks

The rank insignia of commissioned officers.

Rank group General / flag officers Senior officers Junior officers Officer cadet
 National Army of Uruguay
General de ejército General Coronel Teniente coronel Mayor Capitán Teniente primero Teniente segundo Alférez


 National Navy of Uruguay
Almirante Contraalmirante Capitán de navío Capitán de fragata Capitán de corbeta Teniente de navío Alférez de navio Alférez de fragata Guardiamarina


 Uruguayan Air Force
General del Aire Brigadier general Coronel Teniente coronel Mayor Capitán Teniente primero Teniente segundo Alférez


Rank group General / flag officers Senior officers Junior officers Officer cadet

Other ranks

The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel.

Rank group Senior NCOs Junior NCOs Enlisted
 National Army of Uruguay
No insignia
Suboficial mayor Sargento de primera Sargento Cabo de primera Cabo de segunda Soldado de primera Aprendiz


 National Navy of Uruguay
No insignia
Sub-oficial de cargo Sub-oficial de primera Sub-oficial de segunda Cabo de primera Cabo de segunda Marinero de primera Aprendiz


 Uruguayan Air Force
No insignia
Suboficial mayor/Supervisor Aerotécnica Sargento de primera/Instructor Aerotécnico Sargento/Aerotécnico Principal Cabo de primera/Aerotécnico de Primera Cabo de segunda/Aerotécnico de Segunda Soldado de primera/Aerotécnico de Tercera Aprendiz


Rank group Senior NCOs Junior NCOs Enlisted

Historical ranks

Commissioned officers
Rank group General / flag officers Senior officers Junior officers Officer cadet
 National Army of Uruguay
(circa 1992)
Teniente general General Coronel Teniente coronel Mayor Capitán Teniente primero Teniente segundo Alférez
 National Navy of Uruguay
(circa 1992)
Vice-almirante Contraalmirante Capitán de navío Capitán de fragata Capitán de corbeta Teniente de navío Alférez de navio Alférez de fragata Guardiamarina
 Uruguayan Air Force
(circa 1992)
Brigadier general Brigadier Coronel Teniente coronel Mayor Capitán Teniente primero Teniente segundo Alférez
Other ranks
Rank group Senior NCOs Junior NCOs Enlisted
 National Army of Uruguay
(circa 1992)
No insignia
Suboficial mayor Sargento de primera Sargento Cabo de primera Cabo de segunda Soldado de primera Soldado de segunda Soldado
 National Navy of Uruguay
(circa 1992)
No insignia
Sub-oficial de cargo Sub-oficial de primera Sub-oficial de segunda Cabo de primera Cabo de segunda Marinero de primera Marinero de segunda Aprendiz
 Uruguayan Air Force
(circa 1992)
No insignia
Suboficial mayor Sargento de primera Sargento Cabo de primera Cabo de segunda Soldado de primera Soldado de segunda

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Hudson, Rex A.; Meditz, Sandra W., eds. (1992). "Chapter 5. National Security". Uruguay: A Country Study (PDF) (2nd ed.). Federal Research Division, Library of Congress. pp. 222–223. ISBN 0-8444-0737-2. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Ley N° 19775 Modificacion de la Ley Organica de Las Fuerzas Armadas" [Law No. 19775 Modification of the Organic Law of the Armed Forces] (in Spanish). 5 August 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  3. ^ Decreto Ley Nº 14157 Articulo 31

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