Nigerian Army Ranks,Symbols And Logo

The Nigerian Army is rated as one of the best millitary forces in Africa.
In this post we will take a look at the Nigerian Army rank description,symbols and logo for commissioned soldiers and non commissioned soldiers of the Nigerian Army. 

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Nigerian Army Ranks,Symbols And Logo

Rank Descriptions Of Non Commissioned Soldiers (Ratings)  

Private 
Rank/Insigna Description: Empty

Lance Corporal / Private Class I
Rank/Insigna Description: One V rope at the arm of soldier

Corporal
Rank/Insigna Description: Two V ropes at the arm of soldier

Sergeant
Rank/Insigna Description: Three V ropes at the arm of soldier

Staff Sergeant
Rank/Insigna Description: Three V ropes and an Eagle on top

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Sergeant First Class
Rank/Insigna Description: Eagle surrounded by two olive branches

Master Sergeant
Rank/Insigna Description: Nigerian National Coat Of Arms

Rank Descriptions Of Commissioned Soldiers Of The Nigerian Army

2nd Lieutenant

Rank/Insigna Description: One Star

Lieutenant

Rank/Insigna Description: Two Stars

Captain

Rank/Insigna Description: Three stars

Major
Rank/Insigna Description:One Eagle

Lieutenant Colonel
Rank/Insigna Description:One Eagle And One Star

Colonel
Rank/Insigna Description:One Eagle And Two Stars

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Brigadier
Rank/Insigna Description:One Eagle and three stars

Major General

Rank/Insigna Description: One Eagle and one sword

Lieutenant General
Rank/Insigna Description: One sword,One Eagle And One star

General
Rank/Insigna Description: One sword,one eagle,Two stars

General of the Army
Rank/Insigna Description:One Eagle,One sword surrounded by two olive branches