Rank in the Ghana armed forces
The ranks in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) are structured similarly to many military organizations around the world. Here’s a general overview of the ranks in the Ghana Army, Navy, and Air Force, from highest to lowest:
### Ghana Army Ranks:
1. **General**
2. **Lieutenant General**
3. **Major General**
4. **Brigadier General**
5. **Colonel**
6. **Lieutenant Colonel**
7. **Major**
8. **Captain**
9. **Lieutenant**
10. **Second Lieutenant**
### Ghana Navy Ranks:
1. **Admiral**
2. **Vice Admiral**
3. **Rear Admiral**
4. **Commodore**
5. **Captain**
6. **Commander**
7. **Lieutenant Commander**
8. **Lieutenant**
9. **Sub Lieutenant**
10. **Cadet**
### Ghana Air Force Ranks:
1. **Air Marshal**
2. **Air Vice Marshal**
3. **Air Commodore**
4. **Group Captain**
5. **Wing Commander**
6. **Squadron Leader**
7. **Flight Lieutenant**
8. **Flying Officer**
9. **Pilot Officer**
10. **Cadet**
Each of these branches has its own specific roles and responsibilities, but they all operate under the umbrella of the Ghana Armed Forces. Additionally, there are various other ranks for non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and enlisted personnel in each branch.