Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?
| Army | Airforce | Navy |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brigadier | Air Commodore | Commander |
| 2. Major General | Air Vice Marshal | Vice Admiral |
| 3. Major | Squadron Leader | Lieutenant Commander |
| 4. Lieutenant Colonel | Group Captain | Captain |
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 3 only
The correct answer is (d) 3 only.
Explanation
- Option 1: Brigadier (Army) – Air Commodore (Airforce) – Commander (Navy)
- Incorrect: The equivalent rank of Brigadier in the Indian Army is Air Commodore in the Airforce and Commodore in the Navy, not Commander.
- Option 2: Major General (Army) – Air Vice Marshal (Airforce) – Vice Admiral (Navy)
- Incorrect: The equivalent rank of Major General in the Indian Army is Air Vice Marshal in the Airforce and Rear Admiral in the Navy, not Vice Admiral.
- Option 3: Major (Army) – Squadron Leader (Airforce) – Lieutenant Commander (Navy)
- Correct: The equivalent rank of Major in the Indian Army is Squadron Leader in the Airforce and Lieutenant Commander in the Navy.
- Option 4: Lieutenant Colonel (Army) – Group Captain (Airforce) – Captain (Navy)
- Incorrect: The equivalent rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army is Wing Commander in the Airforce and Commander in the Navy, not Group Captain and Captain respectively.
Learn more
- Equivalent Ranks in Indian Defence Forces:
- The Indian Armed Forces consist of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Each branch has a structured hierarchy of ranks to ensure smooth command and control.
- Commissioned Officers lead and manage the forces, with ranks corresponding across the three branches for effective communication and cooperation.
- Commissioned Officer Ranks:
- Indian Army: Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General, General, Field Marshal.
- Indian Navy: Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander, Captain, Commodore, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral, Admiral of the Fleet.
- Indian Air Force: Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal, Marshal of the Indian Air Force.
- Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs):
- Indian Army: Naib Subedar, Subedar, Subedar Major.
- Indian Navy: Chief Petty Officer, Master Chief Petty Officer II, Master Chief Petty Officer I.
- Indian Air Force: Junior Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer.
- Operational Efficiency:
- The ranks ensure a clear chain of command and operational efficiency.
- Understanding equivalent ranks is crucial for joint missions and inter-service communication.
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