Lieutenant general (Pakistan)
Lieutenant General is a three-star army officer rank in the Pakistan Army. It is equivalent to a vice admiral in the Pakistan Navy and an air marshal in the Pakistan Air Force. A lieutenant general is also called a three-star general. Like other armies, this rank is higher than a major general and lower than a full general. There are currently 27 Lieutenant Generals in the Pakistan Army, with each usually presiding over a corps.
| Lieutenant General | |
|---|---|
Insignia with crossed swords and laurel device of a lieutenant general | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Service branch | Pakistan Army |
| Abbreviation | Lt Gen, LTG |
| Rank | Three-star |
| Non-NATO rank | OF-8 |
| Next higher rank | General |
| Next lower rank | Major general |
| Equivalent ranks | Vice Admiral (Pakistan Navy) Air marshal (Pakistan Air Force) |
The Pakistan Army has followed the British Army rank system since its independence from the British Empire in 1947. However, the crown in the ranks has been replaced with a star and crescent, which symbolizes the sovereignty of the Government of Pakistan.
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