Military ranks of Paraguay

The Military ranks of Paraguay are the military insignia used by the Armed Forces of Paraguay. As a former colony of Spain, Paraguay inherited a rank structure similar to that of Spain.

Historically, until the fall of the Stroessner regime, Paraguayan insignia were based on the Prussian system, as was the case for many other South American countries, only with slight distinctions.[1]

Current ranks

Commissioned officers

The rank insignia for commissioned officers for the army, navy and air force respectively:

Rank group General/flag officers Field/senior officers Junior officers Officer cadet
 Paraguayan Army[2]
General de ejército General de división General de brigada Coronel Teniente coronel Mayor Capitán Teniente primero Teniente Subteniente
 Paraguayan Navy[2]
Almirante Vicealmirante Contraalmirante Capitán de Navío Capitán de Fragata Capitán de Corbeta Teniente de Navio Teniente de Fragata Teniente de Corbeta Guardiamarina
Paraguayan Air Force[3]
General de fuerza aerea General de división General de brigada Coronel Teniente coronel Mayor Capitán Teniente primero Teniente Subteniente
Rank group General/flag officers Field/senior officers Junior officers Officer cadet

Enlisted

The rank insignia for enlisted personnel for the army, navy and air force respectively:

Rank group Senior NCOs Junior NCOs Enlisted
 Paraguayan Army[2]
Sub-oficial principal Sub-oficial mayor Sub-oficial Sargento ayudante Sargento primero Vice sargento primero Sargento segundo Cabo primero Cabo segundo Soldado
 Paraguayan Navy[2]
 No insignia
Sub-oficial principal Sub-oficial mayor Sub-oficial de primera Sub-oficial de segunda Maestre Cabo primero Cabo segundo Dragoneante
Paraguayan Air Force[3]
Sub-oficial principal Sub-oficial mayor Sub-oficial Sargento ayudante Sargento primero Vice sargento primero Sargento segundo Cabo primero Cabo segundo Soldado
Rank group Senior NCOs Junior NCOs Enlisted

Historical ranks

1954 – 1989
Officers
DesignationHigher commandersSenior commandersMiddle-level commanders
Paraguay
Rank designationGeneralMajor generalBrigadier generalColonelLieutenant ColonelMajorCaptainFirst LieutenantSecond Lieutenant
(native designation)(?)(?)(?)(?)(?)(?)(?)(?)(?)
OF-equivalent OF5 OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1
Enlisted

References
  1. "Paraguay Uniforms". Gentleman's Military Interest Club.
  2. Cooke, Melinda W. (1990). "Chapter 5: National Security". In Hanratty, Dennis M.; Meditz, Sandra W. (eds.). Paraguay: A Country Study. Area Handbook Series (2nd ed.). Library of Congress. pp. 216–217. LCCN 89600299. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  3. "Grados y Escalafones". fuerzaaerea.mil.py/ (in Spanish). Paraguayan Air Force. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
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