Group captain Group captain Group captain is a senior commissioned rank in many air forces. Group captain has a NATO rank code of OF-5, meaning that it ranks above wing commander, immediately below air commodore and is the equivalent of the naval rank of captain and the rank of colonel in other services. While the rank originated in the British Royal Air Force (RAF), group captain is a rank used by the air forces of many Commonwealth and other countries that have been influenced by British military culture. It is sometimes used as the English translation of an equivalent rank in countries
Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Air Force Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Air Force The Royal Danish Air Force ranks follows the NATO system of ranks and insignia, as does the rest of the Danish Defence. The ranks used are based around the Royal Air Force, with some minor changes. For example, 3 strips in the RAF is a OF-4, while only a OF-3 in Denmark. The highest officer's rank is OF-9 (General) which is reserved for the Chief of Defence (only when this seat is occupied by an Air Force officer). Similarly, OF-8 (Lieutenant general) is reserved for the "Vice Chief of Defence"). OF-7 (Major