What was the rank of Sam Manekshaw?
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What was the rank of Sam Manekshaw?
Field Marshal
Sam Manekshaw
| Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw MC | |
|---|---|
| Branch/service | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1934 – 2008 |
| Rank | Field Marshal |
| Unit | 12th Frontier Force Regiment 8 Gorkha Rifles |
Who is the best general in India?
Remembering some of India’s finest military leaders
- Field Marshal K.M.Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.
- General K.S. Thimayya, distinguished soldier.
- Sam Manekshaw, the first Field Marshal.
- Marshal Arjan Singh, epitome of a military leader.
Does a field marshal outrank a general?
field marshal, is the highest army rank, outranking other general officers. The equivalent navy rank is often admiral of the fleet or grand admiral. Marshals are typically, but not exclusively, appointed only in wartime.
Who is above a general?
U.S. Military Ranks
| Pay Grade | Army and Marine Corps | Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| 0-7 | Brigadier General | Brigadier General |
| 0-8 | Major General | Major General |
| 0-9 | Lieutenant General | Lieutenant General |
| 0-10 | General | General |
Who is the Brigadier of Indian Army?
Brigadier is a one-star rank in the Indian Army. Brigadier ranks above the rank of Colonel and below the two-star rank of Major General….Brigadier (India)
| Brigadier | |
|---|---|
| Rank | One-star rank |
| Next higher rank | Major General |
| Next lower rank | Colonel |
| Equivalent ranks | Commodore (Indian Navy) Air commodore (Indian Air Force) |
Is Sam manekshaw alive?
Deceased (1914–2008)
Sam Manekshaw/Living or Deceased
What is the salary of a field marshal?
List of Indian Army Salary After 7th CPC
| Rank | Level (in pay matrix) | Starting Salary (without allowances) |
|---|---|---|
| Major General | 14 | ₹ 1, 44, 200 |
| Lieutenant General | 15 | ₹ 1, 82, 200 |
| General | 18 | ₹ 2, 50, 000 |
| Field Marshal | — | — |