Below are the ranks and symbols of the Nigerian Army, which includes the Army, Air Force and Navy.
Military Ranks of the Nigerian Army (Commissioned Officers)
[10 Ranks]
* Field Marshal- Highest rank of a commissioned officer
* General
* Lieutenant General
* Major General
* Brigadier General
* Colonel
* Lieutenant Colonel
* Major Captain
* Lieutenant (1st)
* Second Lieutenant- Lowest rank of a commissioned officer
Military Ranks of the Nigerian Army (Non-commissioned officers)
These are officers of the Nigerian Army who have not received commissions. They usually gain power by rising from rank to rank.
[8 Ranks]
* Warrant Officer Class I
* Warrant Officer Class II
* Staff Sergeant
* Sergeant
* Corporal
* Lance-corporal
* Private
* Recruit
Symbol of the Nigerian Army
Military Ranks of the Nigerian Air Force
[11 Ranks]
* Marshal of the Nigerian Air Force- Highest rank
* Air Chief Marshal
* Air Marshal
* Air Vice-Marshal
* Air Commodore
* Group Captain
* Wing Commander
* Squadron Leader
* Flight Lieutenant
* Flying Officer
* Pilot Officer- Lowest rank
Symbol of the Nigerian Airforce
Military Ranks of the Nigerian Navy (Commissioned Officer)
[12 Ranks]
* Admiral of the Fleet- Highest rank in the Nigerian Navy (also called grand admiral)
* Admiral
* Vice-Admiral
* Rear Admiral
* Commodore
* Captain
* Commander
* Lieutenant Commander
* Lieutenant
* Sub-Lieutenant
* Acting Sub-Lieutenant
* Mid-Shipman
Military Ranks of the Nigerian Navy (Non-Commissioned Officers)
[7 Ranks]
* Warrant Chief Petty Officer
* Chief Petty Officer
* Petty Officer
* Leading Rating
* Able Rating
* Ordinary Rating
* Trainee
Symbol of the Nigerian Navy
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