Military ranks of the Colombian Armed Forces

The ranks are visually represented by insignias placed on the uniforms, usually at the shoulders, sleeves and shirt collars.

The ranks in the Military Forces of Colombia are regulated through the following applicable legislation: the Decree-Law 1790 of 2000,[1] Law 1405 of 2010,[2] and Law 1792 of 2016[3] In terms of protocol, the established order for the forces is Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, as established by the Military Rules of Protocol (Reglamento de Protocolo Militar FFMM)[4] The Colombian Army is the largest of the three service branches of the Military Forces of Colombia, tasked with defending sovereignty and law and order across the national territory.

[5][6] Dragoneantes are soldiers who have gained recognition through their achievements and have special training.

The Colombian Navy (Spanish: Armada de la República de Colombia) is the maritime service branch of the Military Forces of Colombia, responsible for security and defense in both the Atlantic (Caribbean) and Pacific seas of Colombia, the extensive network of rivers inside the country, and a few small land areas under its direct jurisdiction.

[5][9] In Colombia, the Marine Infantry is a Corps depending on the Colombian Navy and not a full service branch on its own.