The following graph presents the images, names, transliterations and equivalent ranks in the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force. These ranks also apply to the Chinese Army, formerly known as the People's Liberation Army. Since the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China in 1949, the Military of the Peoples Republic of China has grown to include the active and reserve forces of the Peoples Liberation Army, the Peoples Liberation Army Navy, the Peoples Armed Police and the Militia... Image File history File links National_emblem_of_the_People's_Republic_of_China. ... Throughout the history of the Peoples Republic of China, the position that effectively reigned as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces changed from time to time. ... The Central Military Commission (Simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: ) refers to one of two bodies within the Peoples Republic of China, either to the Central Military Commission of the Peoples Republic of China, a state organ, or the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party, a party organ. ... The military budget of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is the portion of the overall budget of China that is allocated for the funding of the military of the Peoples Republic of China. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ground Forces of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) deploys over 8,000 tanks, 4,000 armored vehicles, and 25,000 artillery pieces. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Flag of the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force The Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is the aviation branch of the Peoples Liberation Army, the military of the Peoples Republic of China. ... The Second Artillery Corps (SAC) is the strategic missile forces of the Peoples Republic of China. ... The PLA Air Force 15th Airborne Corps, Guangzhou MR, is comprised of three airborne divisions (43rd, 44th, 45th airborne divisions). ... The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps is the amphibious warfare branch of the Peoples Liberation Army Navy. ... The Peoples Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF) (解放军海军航空兵; pinyin: Jiěfàng Jūn Hǎijūn Hángkōngbīng) is the naval aviation branch of the Peoples Liberation Army Navy. ... Peoples Liberation Army Special Operations Forces is the sub-branch of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Ground Force that specialises in rapid reaction combat in a limited regional war under high-tech conditions. ... The Peoples Armed Police Force (Abbreviation: PAP; Simplified Chinese: 人民武装警察部队; pinyin: Renmin wuzhuang jingcha budui) is a paramilitary police force primarily responsible for law enforcement within the Peoples Republic of China. ... Special Police Units (Abbreviation: SPU; Simplified Chinese: 特警队) are SWAT units of the Chinese Peoples Armed Police at the provincial and municipial level. ... The Snow Wolf Commando Unit (Abbreviation: SWCU; Simplified Chinese: 雪狼突击队) is a special police unit of the Peoples Republic of China (P.R.C.) tasked with counter-terrorism, riot control, and other special tasks such as anti-hijacking, and bomb disposal. ... Lebanese Kataeb militia A Militia is an organization of citizens to provide defense, emergency or paramilitary service, or those engaged in such activity. ... The Shenyang Military Region is one of seven military regions for the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army. ... The Beijing Military Region is one of seven military regions for the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army. ... The Lanzhou Military Region is one of seven military regions in the Peoples Republic of China. ... The Jinan Military Region is a military administrative command located in the east of the Peoples Republic of China, covering the Shandong and Henan Provinces, which also form military districts. ... The Nanjing Military Region is one of seven military command regions for the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army. ... The Guangzhou Military Region is a military administrative region located in the south of the Peoples Republic of China, covering Guangdong Province, Guangxi Autonomous Region, Hunan Province, Hubei Province, Hainan Province, Hong Kong, and Macao (Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan Military Districts and the Hong Kong and Macao... The Chengdu Military Region is a military administrative command located in the southwest of the Peoples Republic of China, covering Chongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, and the Xizang/Tibet Autonomous Region. ... The Hong Kong Garrison of the Peoples Liberation Army entering Hong Kong for the first time in 1997. ... The following graph presents the images, names, transliterations and equivalent ranks in the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army. ... The following graph presents the images, names, transliterations and equivalent ranks in the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Navy. ... The PLA National Defense University is the PLAs highest level school for military education, located in Beijing under the leadership of PLA Central Committee. ... // Beijing-Capital Airbase ( ) Beijing Shahezhen Airbase ( ) Beijing Tongxian Airbase ( ) Beijing Xiqiao Airbase ( ) Datong Airbase ( ) Fengning Airbase ( ) Hohhot Airbase ( ) Huarien Airbase ( ) Liangxiangzhen Airbase ( ) Nanyuan Airbase ( ) Tangguantun Airbase ( ) Tangshan Airbase ( ) Wenshui Airbase ( ) Yangcun Airbase (Meichong) ( ) Yongning Airbase ( ) Zhangguizhuang Airbase / Tianjin Binhai Int ( ) Zhangjiakou Airbase ( ) Zunhua Airbase ( ) Chengdu Airbase ( ) Baoshan Airport ( ) Bandga Chudra... The Military Merit Medal is a military award of the Peoples Liberation Army of China. ... The Medal of the Army is a military award of the Peoples Liberation Army. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... PLA flag The History of the Peoples Liberation Army is that of the military of mainland China. ... There was archieve dating back very early about the ancient navy of China. ... Flag of the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force The Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is the aviation branch of the Peoples Liberation Army, the military of the Peoples Republic of China. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Ranks of Officers

Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_00. ... Shang Jiang insignia in the Peoples Liberation Army Yi Ji Shang Jiang insignia in the Peoples Liberation Army Shang Jiang (上將/上将) is a Chinese military rank. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_12. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_1. ... Shang Jiang insignia in the Peoples Liberation Army Yi Ji Shang Jiang insignia in the Peoples Liberation Army Shang Jiang (上將/上将) is a Chinese military rank. ... Colonel General is a senior military rank which is used in some of the world’s militaries. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_11. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_01. ... Rank of Zhong Jiang in the Chinese military. ... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_10. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_8. ... Chinese military rank of Shao Jiang Shao Jiang is a general officer rank within the Peoples Liberation Army. ... Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_09. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_7. ... Chinese rank of Da Xiao Da Xiao is a general officer rank within the Peoples Liberation Army. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... Brigadier (IPA pronunciation: ) is a military rank, the meaning of which has a considerable variation. ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_08. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_6. ... Chinese rank of Shang Xiao Shang Xiao is a senior officer rank in the Peoples Liberation Army equivalent to colonel in most Western militaries. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_07. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_5. ... Chinese rank of Zhong Xiao Zhong Xiao is a senior officers rank within the Peoples Liberation Army equivalent to Lieutenant Colonel in Western armies. ... In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. ... In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_06. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_4. ... Insignia of Shao Xiao in the Peoples Liberation Army Shao Xiao (å°‘æ ¡) is a senior officer rank within the Peoples Liberation Army and Military of the Republic of China. ... Major is a military rank the use of which varies according to country. ... Major is a military rank the use of which varies according to country. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_05. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_04. ... Captain is a rank or title with various meanings. ... Captain is a rank or title with various meanings. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_04. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_3. ... Rank of Shang Wei in Peoples Liberation Army. ... First Lieutenant is a military rank. ... Captain is a rank or title with various meanings. ... First Lieutenant is a military rank. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_02. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_2. ... Rank of Zhong Wei in Chinese military Zhong Wei is a junior officers rank in the Peoples Liberation Army equivalent to that of First Lieutenant in Western armies, and that of Lieutenant Junior Grade in Western navies. ... Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ... First Lieutenant is a military rank. ... Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ... Image File history File links Usa-airforce-shoulder_01. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_001. ... Rank of Shao Wei in the Peoples Liberation Army Shao Wei is a junior officers rank in the Peoples Liberation Army equivalent to that of Second Lieutenant in most Western armies. ... Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. ... Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. ... Image File history File links China-airforce-2000-dress_0. ... Rank of Xue Yuan Xue Yuan (simplified: 学员,traditional: 學員) is an officer cadet within the Peoples Liberation Army. ... Officer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become commissioned officers. ... Officer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become commissioned officers. ...

Ranks of Enlisted Personnel

Ranks of the Naval, Aerial and Terrestrial branches of the Chinese military, including ranks of enlisted members

Image File history File links Download high resolution version (596x602, 107 KB) and better graph for enlisted members of PLA, plus its a hell of a lot better than copying one of those ranks one at a time. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (596x602, 107 KB) and better graph for enlisted members of PLA, plus its a hell of a lot better than copying one of those ranks one at a time. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... US Military In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. ... A Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ...

Notes

1. Yi Ji Shang Jiang - in the present time is not an active senior-most military rank of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Navy and Air Force. Appoint only in the war time.

See also

• People's Liberation Army
• Military of the People's Republic of China
• Comparative military ranks
• Ranks of the People's Liberation Army

This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Since the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China in 1949, the Military of the Peoples Republic of China has grown to include the active and reserve forces of the Peoples Liberation Army, the Peoples Liberation Army Navy, the Peoples Armed Police and the Militia... Comparative military ranks are a means of comparing military rank systems of different nations as a means of categorizing the hierarchy of an armed force compared to another. ... The following graph presents the images, names, transliterations and equivalent ranks in the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army. ...

External links

• Military ranks of the People's Liberation Army Air Force