The military ranks of the Republic of China (1912–1949) were the military insignia used by the Beiyang Army, National Revolutionary Army, Republic of China Navy, and Republic of China Air Force. The ranks were introduced following the abdication of the Xuantong Emperor and continued to be used by the Republic of China Armed Forces, following the retreat to Taiwan.

Army ranks

Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. 1912–1928 1929 1929–1936 1936–1946 1946–1949

Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. Rank group Non-commissioned officers Enlisted 1912–1928 1929–1930 1930–1947 1947–1949 Rank group Non-commissioned officers Enlisted

Navy ranks

Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. 1912–1928 1928–1946 1946–1949

Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. Rank group Non-commissioned officers Enlisted 1912–1928 1921–1949 Rank group Non-commissioned officers Enlisted

Air force ranks

Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Rank 1936–1939 1939–1946 1946–1949

Other ranks The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. Rank group Non-commissioned officers Enlisted 1934–1938 1938–1944 1944–1948 1948–1949 Rank group Non-commissioned officers Enlisted

See also Military ranks of Imperial China Military ranks of the Republic of China

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