Major-general (Sri Lanka)
- Please see "major general" for other countries which use this rank
Major general (Maj Gen) is a senior rank in the Sri Lanka Army. The Director of the National Cadet Corps holds the rank of major general.
A major general is superior to a brigadier but subordinate to lieutenant general. The rank has a NATO rank code of OF-7, equivalent to a rear-admiral in the Sri Lanka Navy or an air vice-marshal in the Sri Lanka Air Force or the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. The rank insignia is a pip over a crossed sword and baton.
From 1958 to 1974, the Commander of the Army held the rank of Major General.
See also
- List of Sri Lankan generals
- Sri Lanka Army rank insignia
- Sri Lanka Navy rank insignia
- Sri Lanka Air Force rank insignia
- Sri Lanka Army
- Military of Sri Lanka
- Comparative military ranks
- Military rank
References
- Army, Sri Lanka. (1st Edition - October 1999). "50 YEARS ON" - 1949-1999, Sri Lanka Army. ISBN 955-8089-02-8
External links
- Sri Lanka Army
- Ministry of Defence, Public Security, Law & Order - Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
- Three Service Commanders promoted : Official Government News Portal
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