Being a former Italian protectorate, Somalia shares a rank structure similar to that of Italy.
[1] The highest rank is lieutenant general.
The current person holding this rank is Bashir Mohamed Jama, former head of the Somali Custodial Corps (Somali: Ciidamada Asluubta).
[2] The rank insignia of commissioned officers.
The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel.