Air chief marshal
Air chief marshal (Air Chf Mshl or ACM) is a high-ranking air officer originating from the Royal Air Force. The rank is used by air forces of many countries that have historical British influence. An air chief marshal is equivalent to an Admiral in a navy or a full general in an army or other nations' air forces.
| Air chief marshal | |
|---|---|
An RAF air chief marshal's command flag | |
Shoulder and sleeve insignia from the Royal Air Force | |
An RAF Air Chief Marshal star plate | |
| Service branch | Air forces |
| Abbreviation | Air Chf Mshl / ACM |
| Rank | Four-star |
| NATO rank code | OF-9 |
| Formation | 1 August 1919 (RAF) |
| Next higher rank | Marshal of the Royal Air Force |
| Next lower rank | Air marshal |
| Equivalent ranks | |
The rank of air chief marshal is immediately senior to the rank of air marshal but subordinate to marshal of the air force. Air chief marshals are sometimes generically considered to be air marshals.
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