Indian Armed Forces Rank Structure

In the Indian Armed Forces, ranks denote the hierarchy of authority and responsibility. Here's a breakdown of the rank structure across the Army, Navy, and Air Force:

### 1. Field Marshal (Honorary)

- Army Rank: Field Marshal (Honorary)

- Navy Rank: Admiral of the Fleet

- Air Force Rank: Marshal of the Air Force

- Equivalent Rank: Highest Rank

### 2. General

- Army Rank: General

- Navy Rank: Admiral

- Air Force Rank: Air Chief Marshal

- Equivalent Rank: Four-Star Officer

### 3. Lieutenant General

- Army Rank: Lieutenant General

- Navy Rank: Vice Admiral

- Air Force Rank: Air Marshal

- Equivalent Rank: Three-Star Officer

### 4. Major General

- Army Rank: Major General

- Navy Rank: Rear Admiral

- Air Force Rank: Air Vice Marshal

- Equivalent Rank: Two-Star Officer

### 5. Brigadier

- Army Rank: Brigadier

- Navy Rank: Commodore

- Air Force Rank: Air Commodore

- Equivalent Rank: One-Star Officer

### 6. Colonel

- Army Rank: Colonel

- Navy Rank: Captain

- Air Force Rank: Group Captain

- Equivalent Rank: Senior Field Officer

### 7. Lieutenant Colonel

- Army Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

- Navy Rank: Commander

- Air Force Rank: Wing Commander

- Equivalent Rank: Field Officer

### 8. Major

- Army Rank: Major

- Navy Rank: Lieutenant Commander

- Air Force Rank: Squadron Leader

- Equivalent Rank: Junior Field Officer

### 9. Captain

- Army Rank: Captain

- Navy Rank: Lieutenant

- Air Force Rank: Flight Lieutenant

- Equivalent Rank: Junior Commissioned Officer

### 10. Lieutenant

- Army Rank: Lieutenant

- Navy Rank: Sub Lieutenant

- Air Force Rank: Flying Officer

- Equivalent Rank: Junior Commissioned Officer

### 11. Second Lieutenant

- Army Rank: Second Lieutenant

- Navy Rank: Midshipman

- Air Force Rank: Pilot Officer

- Equivalent Rank: Officer Cadet

This hierarchical structure ensures effective command and control within the armed forces, facilitating smooth coordination and execution of operations.

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This format provides a structured overview of the rank structure while offering additional context and explanations for each rank.

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