The NAF’s rank structure is similar to the British Royal Air Force’s rank structure from where its ranks were derived.

Officers

Rank Officers Nigerian Air Force In descending order of hierarchy the NAF officer ranks are:

• Marshal of the Air Force
• Air Chief Marshal
• Air Marshal
• Air Vice Marshal
• Air Commodore
• Group Captain
• Wing Commander
• Squadron Leader
• Flight Lieutenant
• Flying Officer
• Pilot Officer
• Warrant Officer

Airmen

In descending order of hierarchy the NAF airman/woman ranks are:

• Air Warrant Officer
• Master Warrant Officer
• Warrant Officer
• Flight Sergeant
• Sergeant
• Corporal
• Lance Corporal
• Aircraftman/woman

See Also: Functions Of The Nigerian Air Force

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