The Royal Danish Air Force ranks follow the NATO system of ranks and insignia, as does the rest of the Danish Defence. The ranks used are based on the Royal Air Force, with some minor changes. For example, three strips in the RAF is an OF-4, while only an OF-3 in Denmark.
Current ranks Officers The highest officer's rank is OF-9 (General) which is reserved for the Chief of Defence (only when this seat is occupied by an Air Force officer). Similarly, OF-8 (Lieutenant general) is reserved for the Vice Chief of Defence. OF-7 (Major general) is used by the chief of the Air Staff and OF-6 (Brigadegeneral) by the chief of a brigade as well as keepers of high-office positions.
Shirt insignia Danish Pay Grade M406 M405 M404 M403 M402 M401 M332M331M322 M321 M312 M311 M310
Rank flags Rank 1979–present
Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. Shoulder board Danish Pay GradeM232 M231 M221 M212 M211 M113 M112
Additional ranks NATO Code OR-9OR-8OR-5OR-1 Service uniform Shoulder board Danish English Chief Master Sergeant of the Royal Danish Air Force Wing Command SeniorEnlisted Leader Squadron Command SeniorEnlisted Leader Sergeant trainee Aircraftman, trainee Conscript
Colour structure for OR-1–3 Technical Administrations Operations Shoulder board
Clerical personnel
Types of rank insignia Rank MTS Pilot suit Pullover Service Home INTOPS Shirt Sleeve None
Historical ranks Officer ranks In 1927, the rank of () was proposed by Christian Førslev as a rank for the potential Chief of the Royal Danish Air Force. The rank would have been equivalent to a major general.
Timeline 1950–1951 1951–1962 1962–1970 1970–1983 1983–2009
Other ranks 1959–1962 1962–1989 –present
Warrant officers Rank group Warrant officers 1951–1962 1962–1970
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