Överfanjunkare Explained

Överfanjunkare
Country:Sweden
Nato Rank:OR-7
Higher Rank:Förvaltare
Lower Rank:Fanjunkare

Överfanjunkare (OR-7) is a Swedish military rank above Fanjunkare and below Förvaltare.[1] The word 'Överfanjunkare' is derived from German 'Fahnenjunker', and denotes a standard-bearer, the rank loosely translates to 'Senior Colour Sergeant'. The rank was introduced to the Swedish Armed Forces in late 2023,[2] and implemented in March 2024.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nya gradbeteckningar införs . Försvarsmakten . Swedish Armed Forces . 8 March 2024 . sv . 1 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Svensk soldat och sjöman, 2023; Försvarsmaktens gradbeteckningar. Försvarsmarkten . Swedish Armed Forces . 14 March 2024 . sv . 5 March 2024.
  3. Web site: Myrlander . Viktor . Ny grad - Överfanjunkare . Försvarsmarkten . Swedish Armed Forces . 8 March 2024 . sv . 5 March 2024.

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