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Download Solution PDFThe equivalent rank of a Squadron Leader in the Army is:
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Option 1 : Major
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Major.
Key Points
- The rank of Squadron Leader is equivalent to Major in the Indian Army.
- Squadron Leader is an officer rank in the Indian Air Force, and it typically commands a squadron of aircraft or a similar-sized unit.
- A Major in the Indian Army commands a company or a similar-sized unit and is a key rank in middle-level management.
- Both ranks represent similar levels of responsibility, authority, and pay scales in their respective services.
Additional Information
- Brigadier: Brigadier is a higher rank in the Army, equivalent to a one-star general. A Brigadier typically commands a brigade, which consists of several battalions.
- Captain: Captain is a junior officer rank in the Indian Army, below the rank of Major. A Captain typically commands a platoon or serves as a staff officer in larger units.
- Subedar Major: Subedar Major is the highest rank a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) can achieve in the Indian Army. It is not equivalent to any commissioned officer rank.
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