Titular and honorary rank

[3] The first regulation on titular ranks was enacted on 1 August 1946 with the Government Decree No.

The regulation specifies the use of titular ranks within the military courts.

[5] Regulations about special military ranks were later merged to the Government Decree No.

[6] Honorary ranks are usually given as a promotion to retired military officers.

[17] Retired military officers who serve as ministers usually received honorary rank promotion.