Överfanjunkare (OR-7) is a Swedish military rank above Fanjunkare and below Förvaltare.[1] The word 'Överfanjunkare' is derived from German 'Fahnenjunker', and denotes a standard-bearer, the rank loosely translates to 'Senior Colour Sergeant'. The rank was introduced to the Swedish Armed Forces in late 2023,[2] and implemented in March 2024.[3]

Överfanjunkare
Army
Air force
Navy
CountrySweden
NATO rank codeOR-7
Next higher rankFörvaltare
Next lower rankFanjunkare

References

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  1. ^ "Nya gradbeteckningar införs". Försvarsmakten (in Swedish). Swedish Armed Forces. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Svensk soldat och sjöman, 2023; Försvarsmaktens gradbeteckningar" (PDF). Försvarsmarkten (in Swedish). Swedish Armed Forces. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  3. ^ Myrlander, Viktor (5 March 2024). "Ny grad - Överfanjunkare". Försvarsmarkten (in Swedish). Swedish Armed Forces. Retrieved 8 March 2024.