The Ranks of the Italian Air Force are the military rank insignia used by the Italian Air Force, usually worn on jackets and mantels sleeves. __NOTOC__
Rank structure
Officers Role Generals Senior officers Junior officers English rank name translation General Air squadron general Air divisional general Air brigade general Colonel Lieutenant colonel Major First captain Captain Lieutenant Second lieutenant
Notes: 1 The rank of "generale" (general) is assigned to the only air force officer promoted as marshal of the defense staff.
2 The rank of "generale di squadra aerea con incarichi speciali" (air squadron general with special assignments) is assigned to the air force officer promoted as marshal of the air force staff and/or as secretary of defense.
Non-commissioned officers and ratings Role Marshals Sergeants Permanent service volunteers Temporary service volunteers English rank name translation
History
Enlisted ranks introduced in 2018 Other rank insignia NATO codeOR-9OR-7OR-4 Shoulder board Italian English First sub-lieutenant(special class) Chief sergeant major(special class) 1st senior chief airman (special class)
Enlisted name changes in 2022 On 5 August 2022 the and were renamed.
NATO code OR-9 OR-7 OR-4 Insignia () ()
See also Italian Army ranks Italian Navy ranks Military ranks of the Kingdom of Italy Military ranks of the Italian Social Republic
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