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What is the honorary rank given to an Air Chief Marshal for invaluable service in the Indian Air Force?
What is the honorary rank given to an Air Chief Marshal for invaluable service in the Indian Air Force?
Marshal of the Air Force
Who was the first and only 'Five Star' rank officer in the Indian Air Force?
Who was the first and only 'Five Star' rank officer in the Indian Air Force?
Arjan Singh
What are the badges of rank worn by the Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in the Indian Army?
What are the badges of rank worn by the Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in the Indian Army?
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What rank do Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) hold in the Indian Air Force?
What rank do Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) hold in the Indian Air Force?
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What are the badges of rank worn by the Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in the Indian Air Force?
What are the badges of rank worn by the Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in the Indian Air Force?
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In the Indian Armed Forces, what are the two categories into which honours and awards are divided?
In the Indian Armed Forces, what are the two categories into which honours and awards are divided?
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What is the highest rank in the Indian Army?
What is the highest rank in the Indian Army?
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Who are the Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army?
Who are the Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army?
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Name two ranks in the Navy that are equivalent to Lieutenant General in the Army.
Name two ranks in the Navy that are equivalent to Lieutenant General in the Army.
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What rank in the Air Force is equivalent to Commodore in the Navy?
What rank in the Air Force is equivalent to Commodore in the Navy?
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List three Non-Commissioned Officer ranks in the Indian Army.
List three Non-Commissioned Officer ranks in the Indian Army.
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What is the rank in the Air Force equivalent to Wing Commander in the Army?
What is the rank in the Air Force equivalent to Wing Commander in the Army?
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Who was awarded the rank of Field Marshal in 1986 for his valuable services to the Indian Army?
Who was awarded the rank of Field Marshal in 1986 for his valuable services to the Indian Army?
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For what reason was S.H.F.J Manekshaw awarded the rank of Field Marshal?
For what reason was S.H.F.J Manekshaw awarded the rank of Field Marshal?
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What is the rank of Field Marshal equivalent to in terms of stars?
What is the rank of Field Marshal equivalent to in terms of stars?
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What are the ranks used in the Infantry and other Arms and Services for Junior Commissioned Officers?
What are the ranks used in the Infantry and other Arms and Services for Junior Commissioned Officers?
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How do soldiers become Junior Commissioned Officers in the Army?
How do soldiers become Junior Commissioned Officers in the Army?
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How are ranks given to Non Commissioned Officers in the Army?
How are ranks given to Non Commissioned Officers in the Army?
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Study Notes
Indian Air Force Ranks
- The honorary rank given to an Air Chief Marshal for invaluable service is Five-Star rank.
- The first and only 'Five Star' rank officer in the Indian Air Force was Arjan Singh.
Indian Army Ranks
- The badges of rank worn by the Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in the Indian Army include chevrons, stars, and other symbols.
- Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) in the Indian Army hold the ranks of Subedar, Subedar Major, and Risaldar.
Indian Armed Forces Honours and Awards
- The two categories into which honours and awards are divided are Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Awards.
Indian Army Ranks
- The highest rank in the Indian Army is Field Marshal.
- Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army include Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General, and General.
Indian Navy Ranks
- The two ranks in the Navy that are equivalent to Lieutenant General in the Army are Vice Admiral and Fleet Commander.
- The rank in the Air Force equivalent to Commodore in the Navy is Air Commodore.
Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks
- Three Non-Commissioned Officer ranks in the Indian Army are Havildar, Naik, and Lance Naik.
- The rank in the Air Force equivalent to Wing Commander in the Army is Wing Commander.
Field Marshal
- The rank of Field Marshal was awarded to S.H.F.J Manekshaw in 1986 for his valuable services to the Indian Army.
- S.H.F.J Manekshaw was awarded the rank of Field Marshal for his exceptional leadership and service during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
- The rank of Field Marshal is equivalent to five-star rank.
Junior Commissioned Officers
- The ranks used in the Infantry and other Arms and Services for Junior Commissioned Officers are Subedar, Subedar Major, and Risaldar.
- Soldiers become Junior Commissioned Officers in the Army through promotion based on their performance, experience, and leadership skills.
- Ranks are given to Non Commissioned Officers in the Army based on their seniority, experience, and performance.
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Test your knowledge on the various commands and badges of ranks in the Indian Air Force. Identify the headquarters, operational commands, and functional commands along with their locations. Learn about the structure of the Indian Armed Forces.
