Aerospace Forces ranks and insignia of the Russian Federation

Russian armed forces have two styles of ranks: troop ranks (army-style ranks) and deck ranks (navy-style ranks). The army uses troop ranks, and so does the Air Force. The following table of Ranks is based on those of the Russian Federation. The Russian Federation eliminated the descriptor "of Aviation" following ranks; however, common use of this is being abolished altogether. The rank of a serviceman of a "Guards" unit or formation may be followed by the word Guards. The rank of a citizen of the legal, medical, or veterinary professions shall be followed by the words of Justice, of the medical service, or of the Veterinary service, to their respective ranks. The rank of a citizen having reserve or retired status shall be followed by the word Reserve or Retired, respectively.

Table of ranks

The rank insignia shown here are in the current duty uniforms; the new parade dress uniform epaulets is Air Force blue for NCOs and airmen and gold and blue for the officer corps while the current everyday dress uniforms retain the old design save for NCOs and airmen epaulet insignia.