Military ranks of Afghanistan

The military ranks of Afghanistan were the military insignia used by militaries of Afghanistan throughout history.

Current ranks

Following the return of the Taliban into power, the Islamic Emirate Armed Forces continue to use the rank insignia of the Islamic Republic Armed Forces. As of 2024, they have made alterations to the rank insignia of the former Afghan Army, replacing the coat of arms of the Islamic Republic with that of the Islamic Emirate.^[1]

Commissioned officer ranks

The rank insignia of commissioned officers.

Other ranks

The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel.

Historic ranks

Republic of Afghanistan (1987–1992)

Commissioned officer ranks

The rank insignia of commissioned officers.

Other ranks

The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel.

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2004–2021)

Commissioned officer ranks

The rank insignia of commissioned officers.

Other ranks

The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel.

References

1. "Taliban Defense Ministry: We have targeted military centers in Pakistan along the imaginary Durand Line". Bayan News Agency. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
2. "Sources Report Rift over Marshal Rank for Dostum".

External links

• "قانون امور ذاتی افسران، بریدمالن و ساتنمنان" [Law on personal affairs of officers, lieutenants and sergeants]. رسمي جریده (in Pashto): 3–4. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
• "Afghanistan". uniforminsignia.org. The International Encyclopedia of Uniform Insignia. Retrieved 14 August 2021.