How long does it take to become a field marshal?
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How long does it take to become a field marshal?
| Number of years of service | Indian Army | Indian Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| – | Field Marshal (*) | Marshal of AirForce (*) |
| By Selection | General | Air Chief Marshal |
| 28 years by selection | Lt. General | Air Marshal |
| 25 years by selection | Major General | Air Vice Marshal |
What does it take to be field marshal?
It is considered as a five-star rank (OF-10) in modern-day armed forces in many countries. Promotion to the rank of field marshal in many countries historically required extraordinary military achievement by a general (a wartime victory).
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 | — | — |
What is the duty of a field marshal?
The Field Marshall is one of the most important persons on the field. She must ensure everyone is being a good sport! Field Marshalls can issue Purple Cards (see below) to people that get out of line, and can consult with the officials to decide whether the officials should eject someone from the field.
Do field marshals retire?
To date, only two Indian Army officers have been conferred the rank. Unlike Manekshaw, who was conferred the rank just before his retirement, Cariappa was already retired in 1953, and since a field marshal never retires, therefore retired officers cannot be given the rank.
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.
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