What is morocco military rank?

Morocco has a hierarchical military rank structure that is divided into two main categories: Commissioned officers and Non-commissioned officers.

Commissioned officers:

  • General officers: These are the highest-ranking officers in the Moroccan military and hold the rank of General of the Army, General of the Air Force, or General of the Marine Corps.
  • Senior officers: This includes the ranks of Brigadier General, Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, and Major. They are responsible for leading military operational units.
  • Junior officers: This includes the ranks of Captain, Lieutenant, and Second Lieutenant. They are in charge of managing small units and carrying out the orders of their superiors.

Non-commissioned officers:

  • Senior non-commissioned officers: This includes the ranks of Sergeant Major and Master Sergeant. They are responsible for maintaining discipline and training junior enlisted personnel.
  • Junior non-commissioned officers: This includes the ranks of Sergeant, Corporal, and Lance Corporal. They are responsible for carrying out the orders of their superiors and training junior enlisted personnel.
  • Enlisted personnel: This includes the ranks of Private, Private First Class, and Specialist. They are responsible for carrying out orders from their superiors and performing various military duties.

Promotion through the ranks is based on a combination of education, performance, and time in service. In general, commissioned officers have more opportunities for educational advancement and professional development, while non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel often advance through experience and leadership ability.