[1] Commissioned officers' rank insignia were identical for the army and air force.
Navy officer rank insignia were gold stripes worn on the lower sleeve.
The highest-ranking officer in Syria's navy was the equivalent of lieutenant general.
Army and air force rank for warrant officers was indicated by gold stars on an olive green shield worn on the upper left arm.
Lower noncommissioned ranks were indicated by upright and inverted chevrons worn on the upper left arm.