Ranks of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces

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The ranks of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces are the military insignia used by the Cuban military.

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Current insignia

In 1980-1989 Cuba used ranks and insignia based on the Soviet system (to the extent of copying the embroidery pattern on officers' shoulderboards).

Nowadays, rank insignia are green colored for officers up to senior colonel and the rank insignia used during the early 1970s for junior officers were reinstated. Moreover, other ranks insignia are now on the sleeve and are similar to those used during the Cuban Revolution by the Rebel Army. Only general rank insignia are still based on the Soviet system.

Officers

The following are the rank insignia for commissioned officers.

Rank groupHonorary ranks
Shoulder board Cuba-Army-OF-10.svg Cuba-Army-OF-9a.svg
Comandante en Jefe Comandante de la Revolución
Rank groupGeneral / flag officersSenior officersJunior officersOfficer cadet
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Army [1]
Cuba-Army-OF-9b.svg Cuba-Army-OF-8.svg Cuba-Army-OF-7.svg Cuba-Army-OF-6.svg Cuba-Army-OF-5b.svg Cuba-Army-OF-5.svg Cuba-Army-OF-4.svg Cuba-Army-OF-3.svg Cuba-Army-OF-2.svg Cuba-Army-OF-1c.svg Cuba-Army-OF-1b.svg Cuba-Army-OF-1a.svg
General de ejército General de cuerpo de ejército General de división General de brigada Primer coronel Coronel Teniente coronel Mayor Capitán Primer teniente Teniente Subteniente
Naval Jack of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Navy [2]
Cuba-Navy-OF-8.svg Cuba-Navy-OF-7.svg Cuba-Navy-OF-6.svg Cuba-Navy-OF-5b.svg Cuba-Navy-OF-5.svg Cuba-Navy-OF-4.svg Cuba-Navy-OF-3.svg Cuba-Navy-OF-2.svg Cuba-Navy-OF-1c.svg Cuba-Navy-OF-1b.svg Cuba-Navy-OF-1a.svg
AlmiranteVicealmiranteContralmiranteCapitán de flotillaCapitán de navíoCapitán de fragataCapitán de corbetaTeniente de navíoTeniente de fragataTeniente de corbetaAlférez
Flag of Cuba.svg Cuban Air and Air Defense Force [1]
Cuba-Army-OF-9b.svg Cuba-Army-OF-8.svg Cuba-Army-OF-7.svg Cuba-Army-OF-6.svg Cuba-Army-OF-5b.svg Cuba-Army-OF-5.svg Cuba-Army-OF-4.svg Cuba-Army-OF-3.svg Cuba-Army-OF-2.svg Cuba-Army-OF-1c.svg Cuba-Army-OF-1b.svg Cuba-Army-OF-1a.svg
General del AireTeniente generalGeneral de divisiónGeneral de brigadaPrimer coronelCoronelTeniente coronelMayorCapitánPrimer tenienteTenienteSubteniente
Rank groupGeneral / flag officersSenior officersJunior officersOfficer cadet

Other ranks

The following are the rank insignia for enlisted personnel and NCOs.

Rank groupSenior NCOsJunior NCOsEnlisted
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Army [1]
Cuba-Army-OR-9c.svg Cuba-Army-OR-9b.svg Cuba-Army-OR-9a.svg Cuba-Army-OR-8.svg Cuba-Army-OR-7.svg Cuba-Army-OR-6.svg Cuba-Army-OR-5.svg Cuba-Army-OR-3.svg No insignia
Mayor suboficialPrimer suboficialSegundo suboficialSuboficialSargento de primeraSargento de segundaSargento de terceraCaboSoldado
Naval Jack of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Navy [2]
Cuba-Navy-OR-9c.svg Cuba-Navy-OR-9b.svg Cuba-Navy-OR-9a.svg Cuba-Navy-OR-8.svg Cuba-Navy-OR-7.svg Cuba-Navy-OR-6.svg Cuba-Navy-OR-5.svg Cuba-Navy-OR-3.svg No insigniaNo insignia
Suboficial mayorPrimer suboficialSegundo suboficialSuboficialSargento primeroSargento de segundaSargento de terceraCaboMarinero de primeraMarinero
Flag of Cuba.svg Cuban Air and Air Defense Force [1]
Cuba-Army-OR-9c.svg Cuba-Army-OR-9b.svg Cuba-Army-OR-9a.svg Cuba-Army-OR-8.svg Cuba-Army-OR-7.svg Cuba-Army-OR-6.svg Cuba-Army-OR-5.svg Cuba-Army-OR-3.svg No insignia
Mayor suboficialPrimer suboficialSegundo suboficialSuboficialSargento de primeraSargento de segundaSargento de terceraCaboSoldado
Rank groupSenior NCOsJunior NCOsEnlisted

Historical ranks

The Cuban system was influenced by Soviet ranks. [3]

Officer ranks

Rank groupGeneral / flag officersSenior officersJunior officersOfficer cadet
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Army
(1976–1978) [4] 		Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-10 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-9 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-8 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Revolutionary Army OF-7 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-6 (1980-1999).gif Post-Soviet-Army-OF-5.svg Post-Soviet-Army-OF-4.svg Post-Soviet-Army-OF-3.svg Post-Soviet-Army-OF-2.svg Post-Soviet-Army-OF-1c.svg Post-Soviet-Army-OF-1b.svg Post-Soviet-Army-OF-1a.svg
Comandante en Jefe General de Ejército General de Cuerpo de Ejército General de División General de Brigada Coronel Teniente Coronel Mayor Capitán Primer Teniente Teniente Subteniente
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Army
(1978–1990)		 Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-10 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-9 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-8 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-7 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-6 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-5 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-4 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-3 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-2b (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-2a (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-1c (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-1b (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-1a (1970-1978).png
Comandante en Jefe General de Ejército General de Cuerpo de Ejército General de División General de Brigada Coronel Teniente Coronel Mayor Primer Capitán Capitán Primer Teniente Teniente Subteniente
Rank groupGeneral / flag officersSenior officersJunior officersOfficer cadet
Naval Jack of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Navy
(1976–1978) [5] 		Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-8 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-7 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-6 (1980-1999).gif Russia-Navy-OF-5-1994-parade.svg Russia-Navy-OF-4-1994-parade.svg Russia-Navy-OF-3-1994-parade.svg Russia-Navy-OF-2-1994-parade.svg Russia-Navy-OF-1c-1994-parade.svg Russia-Navy-OF-1b-1994-parade.svg Russia-Navy-OF-1a-1994-parade.svg
Almirante Vicealmirante Contralmirante Capitán de Navío Capitán de Fragata Capitán de Corbeta Teniente de Navío Teniente de Fragata Teniente de Corbeta Alférez
Naval Jack of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Navy
(1978–1990)		 Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-8 (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-7 (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-6 (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-5 (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-4 (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-3 (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-2b (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-2a (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-1c (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-1b (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OF-1a (1970-1978).png
Almirante Vicealmirante Contralmirante Capitán de Navío Capitán de Fragata Capitán de Corbeta Teniente de Flotila Teniente de Navío Teniente de Fragata Teniente de Corbeta Alférez
Rank groupGeneral / flag officersSenior officersJunior officersOfficer cadet
Flag of Cuba.svg Cuban Revolutionary Air and Air Defense Force
(1976–1978) [6] 		Cuban Fuerza Aerea Revolucionario OF-9 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Fuerza Aerea Revolucionario OF-8 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Fuerza Aerea Revolucionario OF-7 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Fuerza Aerea Revolucionario OF-6 (1980-1999).gif Post-Soviet-AirForce-OF-5.svg Post-Soviet-AirForce-OF-4.svg Post-Soviet-AirForce-OF-3.svg Post-Soviet-AirForce-OF-2.svg Post-Soviet-AirForce-OF-1c.svg Post-Soviet-AirForce-OF-1b.svg Post-Soviet-AirForce-OF-1a.svg
General del Aire Teniente General General de Division General de Brigada Coronel Teniente Coronel Mayor Capitán Primer Teniente Teniente Subteniente
Flag of Cuba.svg Cuban Revolutionary Air and Air Defense Force
(1978–1990)		 Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-9 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-8 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-7 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-6 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-5 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-4 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-3 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-2b (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-2a (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-1c (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-1b (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OF-1a (1970-1978).png
General del Aire Teniente General General de Division General de Brigada Coronel Teniente Coronel Mayor Primer Capitán Capitán Primer Teniente Teniente Subteniente
Rank groupGeneral / flag officersSenior officersJunior officersOfficer cadet

Other ranks

The list reflects the former non-commissioned officer and enlisted rank personnel insignia formerly in force.

Rank groupSenior NCOsJunior NCOsEnlisted
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Army
(1970–1980)		 Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-7 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-6 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-5 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-3 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-2 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-1 (1970-1978).png
Sargento de primeraSargento de SegundaSargento de TerceraCaboSoldado de primeraSoldado de segunda
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Army
(1980–1990) [4] 		Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-8 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-7 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-6 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-5 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-3 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-2 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-1 (1980-1999).gif
Primer Sub-OficialSub-OficialSargento de primeraSargento de SegundaSargento de TerceraSoldado de primeraSoldado
Rank groupSenior NCOsJunior NCOsEnlisted
Naval Jack of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Navy
(1970–1980)		 Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-7 (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-6 (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-5 (1970-1978).png Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-3 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-2 (1970-1978).png Cuban Ejercito Revolucionario OR-1 (1970-1978).png
Sargento primero Sargento de Segunda Sargento de Tercera Cabo Marinero de primera Marinero de segunda
Naval Jack of Cuba.svg  Cuban Revolutionary Navy
(1980–1990) [5] 		Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-8 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-7 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-6 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-5 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-3 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-2 (1980-1999).gif Cuban Marina de Guerra Revolucionario OR-1 (1980-1999).gif
Primer Sub-Oficial Sub-Oficial Sargento primero Sargento de Segunda Sargento de Tercera Marinero de primera Marinero
Rank groupSenior NCOsJunior NCOsEnlisted

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Grados militares". minfar.gob.cu (in Spanish). Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (Cuba). Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Grados militares". minfar.gob.cu (in Spanish). Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (Cuba). Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  3. ↑ Handbook on the Cuban Armed Forces: DDB-2680-62-79 (PDF). April 1979. p. 6-6.
  4. 1 2 Handbook on the Cuban Armed Forces: DDB-2680-62-79 (PDF). April 1979. pp. 6–17.
  5. 1 2 Handbook on the Cuban Armed Forces: DDB-2680-62-79 (PDF). April 1979. pp. 6–19.
  6. ↑ Handbook on the Cuban Armed Forces: DDB-2680-62-79 (PDF). April 1979. pp. 6–18.
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