Majuri

For the district in Jurmala, Latvia, see Majori.

Majuri (Major) is a military officer's rank (OF3) in Finland, senior to Kapteeni and junior to Everstiluutnantti.

Majuri
Finnish Army
Country	Finland
NATO rank code	OF3
Next higher rank	Everstiluutnantti
Next lower rank	Kapteeni

History

During peacetime, a Majuri is a staff officer or battalion commander. The rank requires the completion of a senior staff officer course. It is also possible for reservists to obtain the reserve rank of Majuri. This is however, quite rare and requires active participation in national defence.

See also

• Finnish military ranks