{"id":69089,"date":"2021-08-20T12:49:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T11:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/?p=69089"},"modified":"2021-08-20T12:49:09","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T11:49:09","slug":"army-ranks-in-nigeria-and-their-accompanying-salary-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/army-ranks-in-nigeria-and-their-accompanying-salary-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"Army Ranks in Nigeria and their Accompanying Salary Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Nigerian Army was established in 1960 as an important sector of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is the <\/span>land force of the Nigerian Armed Forces governed by the Nigerian Army Council (NAC). Formerly called Royal West African Frontier Force, part of the duties of the Nigerian army include maintaining the country’s territorial integrity and securing its borders from violation on land, sea, or air. They also suppress insurrection and act in aid of civil authorities to restore order when called to do so by the President.<\/p>\n

As a Nigerian citizen, knowing the different ranks in the Nigerian army is important, especially when you have an interest in joining the force. This article takes a look at all the Nigerian army ranks, including their salary structure.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Look at the Ranks in the Nigerian Army<\/b><\/h2>\n

By just looking at the uniform of a Nigerian soldier, you could tell what rank he is. This is so because the Nigerian army ranks are structurally defined with every position being represented with its status and signs. The Nigerian army rank is<\/span> divided into two categories, namely the commissioned officers and the non-commissioned officers.<\/p>\n

Ranks for Non-commissioned Officers<\/b><\/h3>\n

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There are eight (8) ranks for non-commissioned officers in the Nigerian army, and they are listed below in ascending order.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Private:<\/strong> This is the lowest rank in the Nigerian army. It has no symbol.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Lance corporal:<\/strong> This is the first rank of the army with a symbol, which is a rope shaped like a triangle.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Corporal<\/strong>: This rank is higher than the Lance corporal, and it is the third rank of the Non-commissioned officers cadre. It is symbolized by two ropes shaped like a triangle.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Sergeant:<\/strong> This is the fourth rank, and it is higher than the Corporal. It is symbolized by three ropes shaped like a triangle.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Staff Sergeant:<\/strong> This rank is higher than the Sergeant, and it is the first senior Non-commissioned rank. It is symbolized by three ropes shaped like a triangle and an eagle.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Warrant Officer:<\/strong> This rank is higher than the Staff Sergeant.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Master Warrant Officer:<\/strong> This rank is higher than the Warrant officer.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Army Warrant Officer:<\/strong> This is the highest rank in the Non-commissioned officers cadre.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ranks for Commissioned Officers<\/b><\/h3>\n

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There are eleven (11) ranks for commissioned officers in the Nigerian army and are listed below in ascending order.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Second Lieutenant:<\/strong> This is the lowest rank of the commissioned officers cadre. Most Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) graduates are given this rank after graduation. It is symbolized by one star.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Lieutenant:<\/strong> This rank is directly above the Second Lieutenant. Mostly Direct Short Service Officers are given this rank after completing their training. It is symbolized by two stars.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Captain:<\/strong> This is the third rank after the Lieutenant. It is also the highest rank of the junior officers. It is symbolized by three stars.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Maj<\/strong><\/span>or:<\/strong> This rank is the first of the senior officers of the army and the fourth rank of the commissioned officers cadre. It is symbolized by an eagle.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Lieutenant Colonel:<\/strong> This is the fifth rank, and it is higher than the Major. It is symbolized by an eagle and a star.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Colonel:<\/strong> This is the sixth rank of the commissioned officers cadre. It is symbolized by an eagle and two stars.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Brigadier General:<\/strong> This is the seventh highest rank and the lowest General rank in the Nigerian Army. This rank is symbolized by an eagle and three stars.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Major General:<\/strong> This rank is higher than the Brigadier General and is the eighth highest rank in the commissioned officers cadre. It is symbolized by an eagle and crossed swords with a torch.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Lieutenant General:<\/strong> This rank is very high in the Nigerian army. Most top army officers of Nigeria stopped at this rank. It is symbolized by an eagle, a star, and crossed swords with a torch.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. General:<\/strong> This is the highest rank to be attained by an officer of the Nigerian army, and only but very few Nigerian officers have attained it. It is symbolized by an eagle, two stars, and crossed swords with a torch.<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Field Marshal:<\/strong> This is the highest rank in the Army, and it has never been attained by any officer in Nigeria. According to sources, whoever attains this rank has the right to do as he or she wants and can become a dictator. So officers are sent on retirement before they could attain this rank.<\/span><\/p>\n

Salary Structure of the Nigerian Army<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The salaries received by Nigerian army officers vary depending on their ranks. Here is a list showing the ranks and their salaries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-commissioned Officers Salaries<\/b><\/h3>\n