Which one among the following is the equivalent rank of 'Wing Commander' of Indian Air Force in Indian Army ?
- A.Lieutenant
- B.Captain
- C.Lieutenant Colonel
- D.Colonel
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Explanation
The correct answer is C, Lieutenant Colonel. A Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force holds the same rank as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army and a Commander in the Navy.
The commissioned ranks of the three services line up as follows. Lieutenant in the Army equals Flying Officer in the Air Force and Sub-Lieutenant in the Navy. Captain equals Flight Lieutenant and Lieutenant. Major equals Squadron Leader and Lieutenant Commander. Lieutenant Colonel equals Wing Commander and Commander. Colonel equals Group Captain and Captain (Navy). Brigadier equals Air Commodore and Commodore. Above them come Major General, Air Vice Marshal and Rear Admiral.
A is wrong: an Army Lieutenant equals a Flying Officer, four steps below a Wing Commander.
B is wrong: an Army Captain equals a Flight Lieutenant.
D is wrong: an Army Colonel equals a Group Captain, one rank above a Wing Commander.
Exam tip: Major = Squadron Leader, Lieutenant Colonel = Wing Commander, Colonel = Group Captain, Brigadier = Air Commodore.
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