Military ranks of Syria

This is a list of military ranks of the Syrian Armed Forces, which follow a rank system similar to the French Armed Forces as a former French mandate under the League of Nations, though the insignias were largely inspired by those of the British Armed Forces. Commissioned officers' rank insignia are identical for the army and air force. These are gold on a bright green or black shoulder board for the army and gold on a bright blue board for the air force. Officer ranks are standard, although the highest is that of General, a rank held in 1986 only by the commander in chief and the minister of defense. Navy officer rank insignia are gold stripes worn on the lower sleeve. The highest-ranking officer in Syria's navy is the equivalent of vice admiral in most countries. Army and air force ranks for warrant officers is indicated by gold stars on an olive green shield worn on the upper left arm. Lower noncommissioned ranks are indicated by upright and inverted chevrons worn on the upper left arm.

Flag of the Syrian Armed Forces