There have been indications of a possible change in the design of Syrian military rank insignias as of 2025. Photographs of Syrian officers, including those of
Brigadier general and
Colonel ranks attending the
International Defence Industry Fair in
Turkey appear to show updated insignias on their
combat uniforms. Other recent appearances of senior Syrian officers also show similar insignia, such as during
Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra inspection of wounded soldiers in
Suwayda whilst wearing a
service uniform, his visit to Russia to meet
Russian Minister of Defence Andrey Belousov whilst wearing a
full dress uniform, and when several officers in
combat uniform welcomed returning wounded
Hajj pilgrims from the
Minister of Defence. The modifications seem to involve a replacement of the
state emblem on the insignia, while retaining the overall rank structure from the
Ba'athist era. However, there has been no official announcement from the
Syrian Minister of Defence or any other reliable source to confirm these changes.
Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of
commissioned officers.
Other ranks The rank insignia of
non-commissioned officers and
enlisted personnel. == Historic rank insignia ==