Commander-captain or commanding captain is a naval rank, used in a number of navies, including all Scandinavian nations. The rank is rated OF-4 within NATO forces.[1]
Scandinavia
Denmark
On 11 February 1693, the rank was codified, by King Christian V, with the publication of the updated Danish order of precedence. Here "Commandeur-Capitain til Søes" was placed below Schout by Nacht, above Capitain and equal to Major.[2] As of 2022, the rank is placed below Kommandør and above Orlogskaptajn.[3] It has the grade of M401 within the Ministry of Defence's pay structure.[4] Officially translated the rank is called "Commander, senior grade".[5]
Norway
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Sweden
In the Swedish Navy, the rank of Kommendörkapten is ranked below Kommendör and above Örlogskapten.[6] Before 1972, the rank was divided into two ranks: kommendörkapten av 1:a graden/klassen and kommendörkapten av 2:a graden/klassen.