Air marshal (Pakistan)

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 branch Pakistan 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]

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]

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]

  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.