Överste
| Colonel överste | |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Service branch | Army Air Force Navy (Amphibious Corps) |
| Abbreviation | Öv (Swedish), Col (English) |
| Rank | Colonel |
| NATO rank code | OF-5 |
| Non-NATO rank | O-6 |
| Next higher rank | Brigadier general (2000–) Senior colonel (1972–2000) Major general (–1972) |
| Next lower rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Equivalent ranks | Captain |
Colonel (Col) (Swedish: överste, öv) is the most senior field grade military officer rank in the Swedish Army and the Swedish Air Force, immediately above the rank of lieutenant colonel and just below the rank of brigadier general. It is equivalent to the naval rank of captain in the Swedish Navy.