Military ranks of Panama


The Military ranks of Panama are the ranks used by the Panamanian Public Forces, which have some warfare capabilities. Panama abolished its army in 1990, which was confirmed by a unanimous parliamentary vote for constitutional change in 1994.

Current paramilitary ranks

Commissioned officer ranks

The rank insignia for commissioned officers.

Other ranks

The rank insignia for non-commissioned officers enlisted personnel.

Historic ranks

Between 1968 and 1989, the Panama Defense Forces used these military ranks.

Commissioned officer ranks

The rank insignia for Commissioned officers.

Other ranks

The rank insignia for Non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel.