Aerospace Forces ranks and insignia of the Russian Federation

The following table presents images of the rank insignia used by the Russian Aerospace Forces.

The Russia inherited the ranks of the Soviet Union, although the insignia and uniform were altered a little, especially the re-introduction of the old Tsarist crown and double eagle.

The Russian Federation eliminated the descriptor "of Aviation" following ranks; however, common use of this is being abolished altogether.

The rank of a citizen of the legal, medical, or veterinary professions shall be followed by the words of Justice, of the medical service, or of the Veterinary service, to their respective ranks.

[citation needed] The rank insignia shown here are in the current duty uniforms; the new parade dress uniform epaulets is Air Force blue for NCOs and airmen and gold and blue for the officer corps while the current everyday dress uniforms retain the old design save for NCOs and airmen epaulet insignia.