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Military ranks of Tonga

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The military ranks of Tonga used by His Majesty's Armed Forces are similar to those used in other Commonwealth armed forces.[1]

Commissioned officer ranks

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The rank insignia of commissioned officers.

Rank group General / flag officers Senior officers Junior officers
Tongan Land Component[2]
Commander-in-chief Brigadier general Colonel Lieutenant colonel Major Captain Lieutenant Ensign
Komanitā-pule Pilikaria seniale Kenolo Lafitani kenolo Mesia Kapiteni Lafitani Lafitani ua
 Tongan Navy[2]
Commander-in-chief Commodore Captain Commander Lieutenant commander Lieutenant Sub lieutenant Midshipman
Rank group General / flag officers Senior officers Junior officers

Other ranks

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

Rank group Senior NCOs Junior NCOs Enlisted
Tongan Land Component[2]
Warrant Officer Class 1 Warrant Officer Class 2 Staff Sergeant Sergeant
Corporal Lance Corporal No insignia
Warrant officer class 1 Warrant officer class 2 Staff sergeant Sergeant Corporal Lance corporal Private
(or equivalent)
 Tongan Navy[2]
Warrant Officer Class 1 Warrant Officer Class 2 Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Lance Corporal No insignia
Warrant officer class 1 Warrant officer class 2 Staff sergeant Sergeant Corporal Lance corporal Private

References

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  1. ^ Millen, P.G. (June 1983). The Visiting Forces (Relative Ranks) Regulations (PDF). Wellington: Government of New Zealand. p. 49. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Tonga Defence Services (Amendment) Regulations 2009" (PDF). Tonga Government Gazette Supplement Extraordinary. 5: 151–153. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 26 September 2021.