| Air marshal | |
|---|---|
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Flag_of_Air_Marshal_(Pakistan).svg) Flag of an Air marshal in Pakistan Air Force | |
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Pak-air-force-OF-8.svg) Three-stars, crossed swords and laurel device worn by a Pakistani air marshal | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Service branch |  Pakistan Air Force |
| Abbreviation | AM, AIRMSHL |
| Rank | Three-star |
| Non-NATO rank | OF-8 |
| Next higher rank | Air chief marshal |
| Next lower rank | Air vice-marshal |
| Equivalent ranks | Vice 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]
- ^ "PAKISTAN AIR FORCE". Official website. 13 January 2010. Archived from the original on 13 January 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ "Officer Rank Insignia".
- ^ ""Pakistan Navy Official Website" Equivalent ranks".
- ^ "Promotions in Pakistan Air Force". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "Three PAF officers promoted to Air Marshal rank - Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
- ^ "Promotions in PAF: Two officers promoted as Air Marshal, four as Air Vice Marshal". www.geo.tv.
- ^ "Three PAF officers promoted". DAWN.COM. July 4, 2018.