Major General (MajGen) (, genmj) is a
two-star commissioned
officer
An officer is a person who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization. The term derives from Old French ''oficier'' "officer, official" (early 14c., Modern French ''officier''), from Medieval Latin ''officiarius'' "an officer," fro ...
rank in the
Swedish Army
The Swedish Army () is the army, land force of the Swedish Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Sweden. Beginning with its service in 1521, the Swedish Army has been active for more than 500 years.
History
Svea Life Guards dates back to the year 1 ...
,
Swedish Air Force
The Swedish Air Force ( or just ) is the air force Military branch, branch of the Swedish Armed Forces.
History
The Swedish Air Force was created on 1 July 1926 when the aircraft units of the Army and Navy were merged. Because of the escalatin ...
and
Swedish Amphibious Corps
The Amphibious Corps (, Amf) is the Marines, marine infantry arm of the Swedish Navy, with an emphasis on coastal defence. It has its roots in the Swedish Coastal Artillery, coastal artillery (, KA) but after the end of the Cold War it was seen as ...
. Major general ranks immediately above
brigadier general and below a
lieutenant general
Lieutenant general (Lt Gen, LTG and similar) is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages, where the title of lieutenant general was held by the second-in-command on the battlefield, who was norma ...
. The rank is equivalent to
rear admiral
Rear admiral is a flag officer rank used by English-speaking navies. In most European navies, the equivalent rank is called counter admiral.
Rear admiral is usually immediately senior to commodore and immediately below vice admiral. It is ...
in the
Swedish Navy
The Swedish Navy () is the maritime service branch of the Swedish Armed Forces. It is composed of surface and submarine naval units – the Fleet (), formally sometimes referred to as the Royal Navy () – as well as marine units, the Amph ...
.
History
Historically, the major general assumed approximately the same position as a
Chief of General Staff did in the latter part of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The major general was usually the commander of a brigade.
The rank of major general was between the rank of
colonel
Colonel ( ; abbreviated as Col., Col, or COL) is a senior military Officer (armed forces), officer rank used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations.
In the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, a colon ...
and
lieutenant general
Lieutenant general (Lt Gen, LTG and similar) is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages, where the title of lieutenant general was held by the second-in-command on the battlefield, who was norma ...
until 1972 when the
senior colonel
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Senior colonel is an officer rank usually placed between a regular colonel and a British brigadier or American brigadier general.
Use
Most western militaries tend to equate a senior colonel as being on the level of a "brigadier general ...
rank was introduced. Thereafter, major general was between the senior colonel and the lieutenant general from 1972 to 2000 when the
brigadier general rank was introduced. Since 2000, major general has been between brigadier general and lieutenant general.
Following a proposal from the
Swedish Armed Forces
The Swedish Armed Forces (, literally ''Defence Force'') are the Military, armed forces of the Kingdom of Sweden. It consists of four separate military branches, the Swedish Army, the Swedish Navy, the Swedish Air Force and the Home Guard (Swed ...
, the
Government of Sweden
The Government of the Kingdom of Sweden () is the Cabinet (government), national cabinet of Sweden, and the country's Executive (government), executive authority.
The Government consists of the Prime Minister of Sweden, Prime Minister and their ...
decides on employment as a general of any rank.
In everyday speech, generals of all ranks are addressed as generals.
Rank insignia
Collar patches
File:OF-7_Generalmajor.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (black m/02) on ''field uniform M90 M90 or M-90 may refer to:
Military
* M90 (camouflage), a camouflage pattern used by the Swedish armed forces
* Zastava M90, a Yugoslav modern assault rifle
* Sanomalaite M/90, a Finnish communications device
Transportation
* Lotus M90, a concept c ...
''
(2002–present)
File:Kragspegel general svart.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (black m/02) on ''field uniform M90 M90 or M-90 may refer to:
Military
* M90 (camouflage), a camouflage pattern used by the Swedish armed forces
* Zastava M90, a Yugoslav modern assault rifle
* Sanomalaite M/90, a Finnish communications device
Transportation
* Lotus M90, a concept c ...
''
(2002–present)
File:OF-7_Generalmajor_G.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (gold) on ''uniform m/58-m/59'' and ''field uniform M90 M90 or M-90 may refer to:
Military
* M90 (camouflage), a camouflage pattern used by the Swedish armed forces
* Zastava M90, a Yugoslav modern assault rifle
* Sanomalaite M/90, a Finnish communications device
Transportation
* Lotus M90, a concept c ...
''
(1983–2002)
File:Kragspegel general guld.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (gold) on ''uniform m/58-m/59'' and ''field uniform M90 M90 or M-90 may refer to:
Military
* M90 (camouflage), a camouflage pattern used by the Swedish armed forces
* Zastava M90, a Yugoslav modern assault rifle
* Sanomalaite M/90, a Finnish communications device
Transportation
* Lotus M90, a concept c ...
''
(–2002)
File:Generallöjtnant kragspegel m58 stjärna m39.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (bronze) on ''uniform m/58-m/59''
(1972–1983)
File:Generalmajor_kragspegel_m58_stjärna_m39.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (bronze) on ''uniform m/58-m/59''
(1958–1972)
File:13_Generalmajor_krage_1923.jpg, Collar patch on ''uniform m/1923''
(1923–1939)
Shoulder marks
File:OF-7_Generalmajor_M87.png, Shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
on ''uniform m/87'' (Army)
(1987–present)
File:OF-7 Generalmajor FV.jpg, Shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
on ''uniform m/87'' (Air Force)
(1987–present)
File:OF-7_Generalmajor_FV_hylsa.jpg, Shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
m/87 on white shirt (Air Force)
(1987–present)
File:OF-7_Konteramiral_FL_hylsa.jpg, Shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
m/87 on ''uniform m/87 - white'' and white shirt (Navy)
(1987–present)
File:18_Generalmajor_1939.jpg, Shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
on ''uniform m/1939''
(1939–1958)
File:13_Generalmajor_axelklaff_m1923.jpg, Shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
on ''uniform m/1923''
(1923–1939)
File:OF-7_Generalmajor_1910.png, Shoulder mark
A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...
on ''uniform m/1910''
(1910–1923)
Sleeve insignias
Amphibious Corps and Coastal Artillery
File:OF-7_Generalmajor_AMF_arm.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a major general in the Amphibious Corps
(2003–present)
File:OF-7_Generalmajor_AMF_ärm_pre-2003.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a major general in the Amphibious Corps
(2000–2003)
and
Coastal Artillery
(1972–2000)
File:OF-7 Generalmajor KA ärm pre-1972.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a major general in the Coastal Artillery (1901–1972)
Air Force
File:OF-7 Generalmajor FV mäss.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a major general (1972–?) (today only on mess dress uniform
Mess dress uniform is the most formal (or semi-formal, depending on the country) type of evening-wear uniform used by military personnel, police personnel, and other uniformed services members. It frequently consists of a mess jacket, trou ...
)
File:OF-6 Brigadgeneral FV mäss.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a major general (?–1972)
File:OF-7 Generalmajor FV2.jpg, Flight suit
A flight suit is a full-body garment, worn while flying aircraft such as military airplanes, Glider (aircraft), gliders and helicopters. These suits are generally made to keep the wearer warm, as well as being practical (plenty of pockets), and ...
sleeve insignia (''Ärmmatta m/02'') for a major general
(1972–present)
File:OF-6 Brigadgeneral FV2.jpg, Flight suit
A flight suit is a full-body garment, worn while flying aircraft such as military airplanes, Glider (aircraft), gliders and helicopters. These suits are generally made to keep the wearer warm, as well as being practical (plenty of pockets), and ...
sleeve insignia for a major general
(?–1972)
Army
File:3_Generalmajor_armén_ärm_1906.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a major general on
(1906–1923)
Hats
File:OF-9 General lägermössa 1865-99.png, Hat for general of any rank on
(1865–?)
File:Skärmmössa , mörkblå m30 FVM.126869.jpg, Peaked cap (dark blue) for air force major general ()
(1930–)
Personal flags
The command flag of a major general (and a
rear admiral
Rear admiral is a flag officer rank used by English-speaking navies. In most European navies, the equivalent rank is called counter admiral.
Rear admiral is usually immediately senior to commodore and immediately below vice admiral. It is ...
) is a double
swallowtailed Swedish flag
The national flag of Sweden () consists of a yellow or gold Nordic cross (i.e. a horizontal cross extending to the edges, with the crossbar closer to the hoist than the fly) on a field of light blue. The Nordic cross design traditionally represe ...
. In the first blue field 2 five-pointed white stars beside each other.
File:Naval Rank Flag of Sweden - Konteramiralsflagga.svg, Major general/Rear admiral
Rear admiral is a flag officer rank used by English-speaking navies. In most European navies, the equivalent rank is called counter admiral.
Rear admiral is usually immediately senior to commodore and immediately below vice admiral. It is ...
command flag (2 stars)
(1972–present)
Footnotes
References
Notes
Print
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vs 8, year=2004 , publisher=Statens försvarshistoriska museer , location=Stockholm , language=Swedish , isbn=91-971584-7-X , id={{LIBRIS, 9815350 , access-date=2020-11-03 , archive-date=2018-05-22 , archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522042235/http://www.sfhm.se/contentassets/84a6e4f1b2ce4e2b96c4ba578a41c503/sfhm-skriftserie_svenska-armens-falttecken-efter-millennieskiftet_av_christian-braunstein.pdf , url-status=dead
Military ranks of the Swedish Army
Military ranks of the Swedish Air Force
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