The symbols below represent the ranks of the Japan Self-Defence Forces: the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force, the Japan Air Self-Defence Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, which replaced the imperial military in 1954. The 1871–1945 Japanese military and naval ranks were phased out after World War II.

The Ranks of the Imperial Japanese Army were the rank insignia of the Imperial Japanese Army, used from its creation in 1868, until its dissolution in 1945 following the Surrender of Japan in World War II.

The 1938–1945 Japanese military and naval ranks were phased out after World War II. The Self Defense Force breaks away from the Sino-centric tradition of non-branch-specified ranks, each SDF rank with respect to each service carries a distinct Japanese title, although equivalent titles in different branches are still similar, differing only ...

The Japanese Self-Defense Force utilize a traditional low-to-high military ranking system and primarily mimics that of what Western powers use. Ranks are listed below, lowest ('OR', Enlisted) to highest ('OF', Officer).

The following tables present the rank insignia of the Imperial Japanese Army before and during World War II. These designs were worn on shoulders as passants (shoulder straps) between the years 1911 and 1938, then on collars afterwards until 1945, when the army was dissolved.

大将多为陆軍司令官，中将多为師團長，少将多为旅團長，中将、少将亦可担任兵種学校校長，大佐多为步兵联隊長（相當於團長），中佐为騎兵、戰車兵等联隊長，少佐为大隊長（相當於營長），中佐、少佐也可以是飛行戰隊長，大尉、中尉可担任中隊長（相當於連長），中尉、少尉担任 …

Below is a tabulation of the various grades in the Japanese Army, their Japanese names, and their normal command. It should be noted that the Japanese have no brigadier-general rank. It also will be noted that one new grade has been added for enlisted men, a rank corresponding to lance corporal but listed among privates ( Hei ) rather than ...

The table of IJA full rank names by the end of the Pacific War is included below. Note, that besides officially established ranks there were two honorary titles, which had separate rank insignia and stood apart in military seniority, which make them ranks in all but name.

The Japanese Army in the field is organized into groups of armies, area armies, armies, and forces with special missions which initially do not come under command of any army. The Chief of Staff of the Japanese Army is responsible for the general direction of the army forces in the field.

2024年6月3日 · Discover the intricate hierarchy and roles within Japanese military ranks, including unique distinctions and historical context. Explore the diverse composition and evolving dynamics of Japan's military structure.