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 Armed Forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan 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.

Commissioned officer ranks

The rank insignia of commissioned officers.

Other ranks

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

Historic ranks

Kingdom of Afghanistan (1960–1974)

Commissioned officer ranks

The rank insignia of commissioned officers.

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.

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