Venezuelan military ranks

In July 2008, Venezuela enacted a law modifying the military rank structure, including changes to rank names, functions, and command regulations of the armed forces. The law was approved by the National Assembly.

The legislation introduced the rank of Comandante en Jefe (Commander-in-chief), elevated the General en Jefe / Almirante en Jefe to a four-star general or flag officer rank, and created the Mayor General / Almirante rank.

The Venezuelan military rank system differs from those of other Latin American countries and NATO. It includes three categories of Non-Commissioned Officers: Technical NCOs and Warrant Officers, Professional NCOs, and Enlisted NCOs.

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