Air marshal (Pakistan)

Air marshal /ɛərˈmɑːrʃl/ (abbreviated as AM or AIRMSHL) is a commissioned three-star military rank in Pakistan Air Force with a NATO's equivalent rank code of OF-8. It ranks above two-star air vice marshal and below four-star air chief marshal, and while it is the second-highest rank of a military branch in uniformed services distinct from navy and army, it is equivalent to Vice admiral of navy and lieutenant general of army.[2][3]

This article is about a Pakistan Air Force rank. For other countries that use air marshal rank, see Air marshal.
Air marshal
Flag of an Air marshal in Pakistan Air Force
Three-stars, crossed swords and laurel device worn by a Pakistani air marshal
Country Pakistan
Service branchPakistan Air Force
AbbreviationAM, AIRMSHL
RankThree-star
Non-NATO rankOF-8
Next higher rankAir chief marshal
Next lower rankAir vice-marshal
Equivalent ranksVice Admiral
Lieutenant general [1]

Promotion to the rank of air marshal requires a solid record of military achievement by an air vice marshal.[4] However, the rank is also used for fighter pilots as a position advancement.[5] A two-star military aviator with no history of violations and immorality are promoted to the three-star rank in air force.[6][7]

Appointment and promotion

Air marshal is directly appointed and promoted by the federal government[5] in accordance with rules and regulations of air force ordinance.[8] An officer with two-star rank (air vice marshal) is appointed to the rank of air marshal throughout the Pakistan air force history.[9][10] It helds air chief marshal ranks upon next promotion.[11]

Statutory limits

Since it's the second-highest rank coupled with additional powers and benefits, the law of Pakistan restricts the use of unsanctioned power by a three-star marshal and can be constraint under a certain constitutional amendment.[12]


Flag of three-star Vice admiral, Pakistan Navy


Insignia of three-star Lieutenant general Pakistan

References
  1. "PAKISTAN AIR FORCE". Official website. 13 January 2010. Archived from the original on 13 January 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  2. "Officer Rank Insignia".
  3. ""Pakistan Navy Official Website" Equivalent ranks".
  4. "Promotions in Pakistan Air Force". www.thenews.com.pk.
  5. "Three PAF officers promoted to Air Marshal rank - Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
  6. "Promotions in PAF: Two officers promoted as Air Marshal, four as Air Vice Marshal". www.geo.tv.
  7. "Three PAF officers promoted". DAWN.COM. July 4, 2018.
  8. "PIA CEO moves apex court against high court's verdict - Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
  9. "PAF officer promoted to Air Marshal, 13 others to Air Vice Marshal rank". The Express Tribune. July 5, 2019.
  10. "3 PAF officers promoted to rank of Air Marshal". www.radio.gov.pk.
  11. Agency, United States Central Intelligence (April 3, 1972). "Daily Report, Foreign Radio Broadcasts" – via Google Books.
  12. "SC tells Air Marshal Malik to choose between PAF and PIA". Daily Times. February 21, 2020.
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