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Q38 (CAPF/2020) Science & Technology › Space & Defence Technology › Defence platforms and systems Answer Verified

Which one among the following is the equivalent rank of ‘Wing Commander’ of Indian Air Force in Indian Army ?

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The Indian Armed Forces maintain a standardized hierarchy to ensure parity in command and authority across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. According to the rank equivalence charts, a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force is a senior commissioned officer rank that is equivalent to a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army and a Commander in the Indian Navy [2]. This rank sits above the Squadron Leader (Major equivalent) and below the Group Captain (Colonel equivalent) [2]. Historically, these structures were derived from the British Indian military systems and have been maintained to facilitate inter-service cooperation and administrative consistency [1]. The Wing Commander typically plays a pivotal role in bridging tactical execution with strategic leadership, often commanding squadrons or serving in significant staff appointments.

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  1. [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Air_Force_ranks_and_insignia
  2. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Army_ranks_and_insignia
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