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Who is the senior of army?
Army Commanders (Commander-in-Chief Grade)
| Post | Rank | Name |
|---|---|---|
| General Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Command | Lieutenant General | Amardeep Singh Bhinder |
| General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command | Raj Shukla | |
| Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command** | Ajai Singh |
What are the senior ranks in the army?
General rank information
| Officer Rank | Typical Command Size | Typical command appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Colonel | Up to 650 soldiers and officers. | Battalion/ regiment/battlegroup. |
| Colonel | Field Command in the Royal Army Medical Corps. | Staff Officers. |
| Brigadier | Brigade or director of staff. | |
| Major General | Division. |
What is the ranking order in army?
There are 13 enlisted Army ranks: private, private second class, private first class, specialist, corporal, sergeant, staff sergeant, sergeant first class, master sergeant, first sergeant, sergeant major, command sergeant major and sergeant major of the Army.
What are the ranks in the Indian army lowest to highest?
Indian Army Ranks
- Rank – Field Marshal. Insignia – National emblem over a crossed baton and saber in a lotus blossom wreath.
- Rank – General.
- Rank – Lieutenant General.
- Rank – Major General.
- Rank – Brigadier.
- Rank – Colonel.
- Rank – Lieutenant Colonel.
- Rank – Major.
How senior is a captain in the Army?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Captain (Capt) is a junior officer rank of the British Army and Royal Marines and in both services it ranks above lieutenant and below major with a NATO ranking code of OF-2.
What is havildar in Indian Army?
Havildar or havaldar (Hindustani: हविलदार or हवलदार (Devanagari), حوالدار (Perso-Arabic)) is a rank in the Indian, Pakistani and Nepalese armies, equivalent to sergeant. It is not used in cavalry units, where the equivalent is daffadar. Like a British sergeant, a havildar wears three rank chevrons.
Is the Havildar rank of the army equal to that of police?
Generally, people consider the havildar rank of the army and havildar rank of police equal, but it is not so. This rank of the army is much more sophisticated and much more paid than the police. Retirement age — 30 years of service OR 52 years of age whichever is sooner.
What are the rank chevrons on the arm patch of Havildar?
There are 3 rank chevrons on the arm patch of havildar. Havildar is one of the rare posts for which direct entry is possible. One can apply for Surveyor Auto Carto, Education havildar to get selected for this rank. Generally, people consider the havildar rank of the army and havildar rank of police equal, but it is not so.
Who is eligible to become a captain in the Indian Army?
A person who has served as a lieutenant in the Indian army for at least 2 years, is eligible to become a captain in the Army. The shoulder patch of the captain is same as that of the hon. captain.
What is the retirement age of a brigadier in Indian Army?
Retirement age — 56 years of age To become a Brigadier, one has to serve at least 25 years as a commissioned officer in the Indian army. Reaching the post of brigadier means that you have served your country for a long time. The shoulder patch of this rank has a national emblem, and 3 five-pointed stars all in golden colour.