The ranks in the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) are similar to those of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, with the prefix () meaning "armed police". In addition to a similar rank structure, the PAP also follows PLA regulations. PAP guards are also recruited at the same time and through the same procedures as PLA soldiers. However, the PAP has its own education and training system separate from the PLA.
Officers Title Equivalent translation General Lieutenant general Major general Senior colonel Colonel Lieutenant colonel Major Captain 1st lieutenant 2nd lieutenant Officer cadetShoulder Insignia Collar Insignia
Other ranks Title Title Equivalent translation Master Sergeant 1st classMaster Sergeant 2nd classMaster Sergeant 3rd class Master sergeant 4th class Staff sergeantSergeantCorporalPrivate 1st classPrivate Equivalent translation Staff sergeant 1st Class Staff sergeant 2nd ClassShoulder Insignia Collar Insignia
Historical rank systems Officers PSF-PLA Collar insignia People's Armed Police
Non-commissioned officers and enlisted People's Armed Police People's Armed Police
See also Grades of the armed forces of China Ranks of the People's Liberation Army Ground Force Ranks of the People's Liberation Army Navy Ranks of the People's Liberation Army Air Force Republic of China Armed Forces rank insignia
References
External links
Official website