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Encyclopedia > Naval ranks and insignia of India
Military of India
Image:EmblemofIndia.png
Military manpower
Total armed forces 2,414,700 (Ranked 2nd)
Active troops 1,325,000 (Ranked 3rd)
Paramilitary forces 1,089,700 (Ranked 1st)
Conscription age 16 years of age
Availability males age 15-49: 287,551,111 (2005 est.)
Fit for military service males age 18-49: 219,471,999 (2005 est.)
Reaching conscription age annually males: 11,446,452 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures
USD figure 16.97 billion US $ (2004 est.) [1]
Percent of GDP 2.5% (2004 est.) [2]
Military branches
Indian Army
Indian Navy
Indian Air Force
Indian Coast Guard
Military rank and insignia
Army ranks and insignia of India Naval ranks and insignia of India

The following graphs presents the officer ranks of the Indian navy. These ranks generally correspond with those of Western militaries, and reflect those of the British military ranks. The Military of India consists of the Indian Army, Navy (including naval air arm), Air Force, the Border Security Force, Assam Rifles, Rashtriya Rifles, National Security Guards, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Special Frontier Force, Central Reserve Police Force, National Cadet Corps, Defense Security Corps, and the Strategic Forces Command. ... Image File history File links The Sarnath Lion is the Official Emblem of India derived from the time of the Emperor w:Ashoka. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... 2005(MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005(MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005(MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... 2004(MMIV) is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004(MMIV) is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag of the Indian Army File links The following pages link to this file: Indian Army ... The Indian Army (भारतीय सेना Hindi: Bhartiya Sena) is the land force of the Military of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting land-based warfare. ... Indian Navy File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Indian Navy (भारतीय नौसेना in Hindi: Bharatiya Nau Sena) is the naval-arm of the Military of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting sea-based warfare. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Indian Air Force (भारतीय वायु सेना : Bharatiya Vayu Sena) is the air-arm of the Military of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting air-based warfare and securing Indian airspace. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Indian Coast Guards coat of Arms. ... The following graphs presents the officer ranks of the Indian army. ... The Indian Navy (भारतीय नौसेना in Hindi: Bharatiya Nau Sena) is the naval-arm of the Military of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting sea-based warfare. ...


Officer ranks

All-forces ranks Insignia U.S equivalent
Admiral Image:India-navy 16-1-.gif Image:USN.insignia.o11.blues.sleeve.wag.png
Vice Admiral Image:India-navy 15-1-.gif Image:USN.insignia.o10.blues.sleeve.wag.png
Rear Admiral Image:India-navy 14-1-.gif Image:USN.insignia.o9.blues.sleeve.wag.png
Commodore (2nd rank Rear Admiral) Image:India-navy 13-1-.gif Image:USN.insignia.o8.blues.sleeve.wag.png
Captain Image:India-navy 12-1-.gif Image:USN.insignia.o7.blues.sleeve.wag.png
Commander Image:India-navy 09-1-.gif Image:USN.insignia.o6.blues.sleeve.wag.png
Lieutenant Commander Image:India-navy 10-1-.gif Image:USN.insignia.o5.blues.sleeve.wag.png
Lieutenant Image:India-navy 09-1-.gif Image:USN.insignia.o4.blues.sleeve.wag.png
Lieutenant Junior Grade
 Image:India-navy 08-1-.gif Image:USN.insignia.o3.blues.sleeve.wag.png
Ensign
 Image:India-navy 11-1-.gif Image:USN.insignia.o2.blues.sleeve.wag.png

Admiral is a word from the Arabic term Amir-al-bahr (Lord of the bay). ... Image File history File links I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ... Vice Admiral is a naval rank of three star level, equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. ... Image File history File links I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ... The term Rear Admiral originated from the days of Naval Sailing Squadrons, and can trace its origins to the British Royal Navy. ... Image File history File links I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ... Commodore has several meanings: Commodore International is a computer company Commodore 64 and Amiga were home computers Commodore (rank) is a naval rank Commodore (yacht club) is the senior officer of a yacht club The Holden Commodore is a type of car The Opel Commodore is a type of car... Image File history File links I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ... Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ... Image File history File links I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ... Insignia of a United States Navy Commander Commander is a military rank used in many navies but not generally in armies or air forces. ... Image File history File links I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ... In the Royal Navy, United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, a lieutenant commander (lieutenant-commander or Lt Cdr in the RN) is a commissioned officer superior to a lieutenant and inferior to a commander. ... Image File history File links I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ... A Lieutenant is a military, paramilitary or police officer. ... Image File history File links I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ... A Lieutenant, Junior Grade, is a division officer in the United States Navy. ... Image File history File links I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ... An ensign is a distinguishing token, emblem, badge, or flag such as a symbol of office. ... I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ...

See also

Comparative military ranks are a means of comparing military rank systems of different nations as a means of categorizing the hierarchy of an armed force compared to another. ... Military branches: Indian Army, Indian Navy (including naval air arm), Air Force, various security or paramilitary forces (includes Border Security Force, Assam Rifles, Rashtriya Rifles, National Security Guards, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Special Frontier Force, Central Reserve Police Force, Defense Security Corps and several other units) and the Strategic Forces... Military rank, or simply rank, is a system of grading seniority and command within military organizations. ... The following graphs presents the officer ranks of the Indian army. ...

External links

  • World Rank Insignia site

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