Pakistan Military's Ranks | Ranks of Pakistan Army, Air Force and Navy

Ranks of the Pakistan Army are based on British Army Ranks. Ranks of Pakistan Air Force are based on British Royal Air Force ranks Ranks of Pakistan Navy, are based on British Royal Navy's ranks In camouflage uniform, army officers wear their insignia on the chest.

Pakistan Military's Ranks

Second Lieutenant (Army)

Second Lieutenant is the most junior rank among the commissioned officers and is a grade 17 government officer Second Lieutenant’s insignia consists of one metal crown.

Pilot Officer (Air Force)

In Pakistan Air Force, Pilot Officer is the equivalent of a Second Lieutenant in the army. Its insignia is based on Turkish Air Force rank: Teğmen

Midshipman (Navy)

In the Pakistan Navy, the equivalent to a Second Lieutenant is Midshipman.

Lieutenant (Army)

The next rank in the Pakistan army is Lieutenant. Its insignia consists of two crowns.

Flying Officer (Air Force)

The equivalent of a Lieutenant in Pakistan Air Force is Flying Officer. Its insignia is based on the Turkish Air Force’s Rank: Üsteğmen.

Sublieutenant (Navy)

The equivalent to this rank in Pakistan Navy is Sublieutenant. Its insignia consists of a curled stripe Officers of this rank are grade 17 government officers.

Captain (Army)

The senior-most rank among the grade 17 officers in the Army is Captain. Its insignia consists of 3 metal crowns.

Flight Lieutenant (Air Force)

In Pakistan Air Force, the equivalent to an Army Captain is Flight Lieutenant. Its insignia is based on the Turkish Air Force’s Rank: Yüzbaşı.

Lieutenant (Navy)

In the Pakistan Navy, the equivalent to this rank is Lieutenant. Its insignia consists of a straight stripe and a curled stripe.

Major (Army)

Major is a grade 18 officer in the Army, Its insignia consists of a crescent moon and star.

Squadron Leader (Air Force)

The equivalent to a Major in Pakistan Air Force is Squadron Leader. Its insignia is based on the Turkish Air Force’s Rank: Binbaşı.

Lieutenant Commander (Navy)

The equivalent to a Major in Pakistan Navy is Lieutenant Commander. Its insignia consists of a straight stripe, a narrow stripe, and a curled stripe.

Lieutenant Colonel (Army)

The second grade 18 rank in Pakistan Army is Lieutenant Colonel. Its insignia consists of a crown and a crescent moon and star.

Wing Commander (Air Force)

The equivalent to this rank in Pakistan Air Force is Wing Commander. Its insignia is based on the Turkish Air Force’s Rank: Yarbay.

Commander (Navy)

The equivalent of this rank in the Pakistan Navy is Lieutenant Commander. Its insignia consists of 2 straight stripes and a curled stripe In Pakistan Army.

Colonel (Army)

Colonel is a grade 19 officer. Its insignia consists of 2 crowns and a crescent moon and star.

Group Captain (Air Force)

The equivalent to this rank in Pakistan Air Force is Group Captain. Its insignia is based on the Turkish Air Force’s Rank: Albay

Captain (Navy)

The equivalent this rank in Pakistan Navy is Captain. Its insignia consists of 3 straight stripes and a curled stripe.

Brigadier (Army)

In Pakistan Army, Brigadier is a grade 20 officer. Its insignia consists of 3 crowns and a crescent moon and star.

Air Commodore (Air Force)

The equivalent to this rank in Pakistan Air Force is Air Commodore. Its insignia is based on the Turkish Air Force’s Rank: Tuğgeneral.

Commodore (Navy)

The equivalent of this rank in the Pakistan Navy is Commodore. Its insignia consists of a wideband and a circle.

Major General (Army)

In Pakistan Army, Major General is a grade 21 officer. Its insignia consist of one crossed baton and sword and a crown

Vice Marshal (Air Force)

The equivalent to this rank in Pakistan Air Force is Air Vice Marshal. Its insignia is based on the Turkish Air Force’s Rank: Tümgeneral,

Rear Admiral (Navy)

The equivalent this rank in Pakistan Navy is Rear Admiral Its insignia consists of 2 maple leaves, a crossed baton &  sword, and a crescent moon and star.

Lieutenant General (Army)

In Pakistan Army, Lieutenant General is a grade 22 officer. Its insignia consists of a crossed baton & sword, and a crescent moon and star.

Air Marshal (Air Force)

The equivalent to this rank in Pakistan Air Force is Air Marshal. Its insignia is based on the Turkish Air Force’s Rank: Korgeneral

Vice Admiral (Navy)

The equivalent this rank in Pakistan Navy is Vice Admiral Its insignia consists of 3 maple leaves, a crossed baton & sword, and a crescent moon and star.

General (Army)

In the Pakistan Army, General is a 4 star General. This is the rank of Chief of Army Staff Its insignia consists of a crossed baton & sword, a crown, and a crescent moon and star.

Air Chief Marshal (Air Force)

The equivalent to this rank in Pakistan Air Force is Air Chief Marshal, which is the rank of Chief of Air Staff. Its insignia is based on the Turkish Air Force’s Rank: General

Admiral (Navy)

The equivalent this rank in Pakistan Navy is Admiral, which is the rank of Chief of Naval Staff. Its insignia consists of 4 maple leaves, a crossed baton & sword, and a crescent moon and star.

Field Marshal (Army)

The senior-most rank in the Pakistan Army is Field Marshal.

Marshal of the Pakistan Air Force (Air Force)

Its equivalent in Pakistan Air Force is Marshal of the Pakistan Air Force.

Admiral of the Fleet (Navy)

And its equivalent in Pakistan Navy is Admiral of the Fleet.

These ranks are usually not awarded. However, the rank Field Marshal has been awarded once in Pakistan’s history whereas the ranks Marshal of the Pakistan Air Force and Admiral of the Fleet have never been awarded.

Military Websites

> Pakistan Army Website 

Pakistan Army: https://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk

> Pakistan Airforce Website

Pakistan Airforce: http://www.paf.gov.pk

> Pakistan Navy Website

Pakistan Navy: https://www.paknavy.gov.pk/

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