Military ranks of Zaire explained

The Military ranks of Zaire were the military insignia used by the Zairian Armed Forces. The ranks are based on the Belgian military ranks, with additional influence from France and the United States.^[1] Following the overthrow of Mobutu Sese Seko, the ranks were replaced by the military ranks of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Commissioned officer ranks

The rank insignia of commissioned officers.

Other ranks

The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel.

External links

• Web site: Zaire . uniforminsignia.org . The International Encyclopedia of Uniform Insignia . 12 September 2021.

Notes and References

1. Book: Glickson . Roger C. . Sinai . Joshua . Meditz . Sandra W. . Merrill . Tim . Zaire: a country study . Area Handbook . 1994 . Library of Congress . Washington, D.C. . 94025092 . 308 . 4th . 21 October 2021 . National Security.