Air Force ranks and insignia of India
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| Paramilitary forces | 1,089,700 |
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The following graphs presents the officer ranks of the Indian Air Force. These ranks generally correspond with those of Western militaries, and reflect those of the British military ranks.
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[edit] Marshal of the Air Force
Only once has this rank ever been given:
- Arjan Singh - Marshal of the Air Force in January, 2002 (the highest rank ever given in the history of the Indian Air force). It is equal to a five star General a Field Marshal in an Army.
[edit] Officer ranks
| All-forces ranks | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Marshal Of The IAF is an honorary rank. | |
| Air Chief Marshal | |
| Air Marshal | |
| Air Vice Marshal | |
| Air Commodore | |
| Group Captain | |
| Wing Commander | |
| Squadron Leader | |
| Flight Lieutenant | |
| Flying Officer |
[edit] Junior Commissioned Officer and Non Commissioned ranks
| All-forces ranks | Insignia |
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| Master Warrant Officer (JCO) | |
| Warrant Officer (JCO) | |
| Junior Warrant Officer (JCO) | |
| Sergeant | |
| Corporal | |
| Leading Aircraftsman | |
| Airman |
