Officer Ranks
Commander in Chief and General of the Army are all-forces high ranks. A unique feature in the Navy is the use of all three Lieutenant ranks (Frigate, Corvette and Ship-of-the-Line) and the use of the Ensign rank.
| Naval ranks | Name | Shoulder insignia |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral | Almirante | |
| Vice Admiral | Vicealmirante | |
| Rear Admiral/Counter Admiral | Contralmirante | |
| Captain/Ship-of-the-Line Captain | Capitán de Navío | |
| Commander/Corvette Captain | Capitán de Fragata | |
| Lieutenant Commander/Frigate Captain | Capitán de Corbeta | |
| Lieutenant/Ship-of-the-Line Lieutenant | Teniente de Navío | |
| Lieutenant Junior Grade/Frigate Lieutenant | Teniente de Fragata | |
| Probationary Lieutenant/Corvette Lieutenant | Teniente de Corbeta | |
| Ensign | Alférez | |
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