Military Ranks and Insignia of The Japan Self-Defense Forces - Maritime Self-Defense Force

Maritime Self-Defense Force

Ranks are listed with the lower rank at right.

Officer & Warrant Officer
（幹部・准尉）
Insignia Admiral
（統合・海上
幕僚長）		 Vice
Admiral
（将）		 Rear
Admiral
（将補）		 Captain
（1佐）		 Commander
（2佐）		 Lieutenant
Commander
（3佐）		 Lieutenant
（1尉）		 Lieutenant
Junior Grade
（2尉）		 Ensign
（3尉）		 Warrant
Officer
（准尉）
Type A
（甲階級章）
Type B
（乙階級章）
Type C
（丙階級章）
Miniature
（略章）
Enlisted
（曹・士）
Insignia Chief
Petty
Officer
（曹長）		 Petty
Officer
1st Class
（1曹）		 Petty
Officer
2nd Class
（2曹）		 Petty
Officer
3rd Class
（3曹）		 Leading
Seaman
（士長）		 Seaman
（1士）		 Seaman
Apprentice
（2士）
Type A
（甲階級章）
Type B
（乙階級章）
Type C
（丙階級章）
Miniature
（略章）

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