The Indian Air Force is also known as ‘Bhartiya Vayu Sena’- the fourth largest and powerful Air Force in the world. It’s primary role is to defend Indian Airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during the armed conflict. Youngsters are curious to know the ranks of Indian air force, of both Non-Commissioned and Commissioned Officers. Some people despite knowing the structure fail to identify the rank holders. Defence Forum has designed the hierarchy of IAF for better understanding and knowledge of youngsters. We hope you will be able to identify ranks of Indian air force in order after reading this. If you want to read about the ranks in Indian army, click here.
Non-Commisioned Officer Ranks–
- Rank- Aircraftman
Abbreviation:- AC
- Rank- Leading Aircraftman
Abbreviation:- LAC
- Rank- Corporal
Abbreviation:- Cpl
- Rank- Sergeant
Abbreviation:- Sgt
Junior Commissioned Officers–
- Rank- Junior Warrant Officer
Abbreviation- JWO
- Rank- Warrant Officer
Abbreviation- WO
- Rank- Master Warrant Officer
Abbreviation- MWO
Commisioned Officer Ranks–
- Rank- Flying Officer
Abbreviation- Fg Off
- Rank- Flight Lieutenant
Abbreviation- Fl Lt
- Rank- Squadron Leader
Abbreviation- Sqn Ldr
- Rank- Wing Commander
Abbreviation- Wg Cdr
- Rank- Group Captain
Abbreviation- Gp Cap
- Rank- Air Commodore
Abbreviation- Air Cdre
- Rank- Air Vice Marshal
Abbreviation- AVM
- Rank- Air Marshal
Abbreviation- AM
Rank- Air Chief Marshal
Abbreviation- ACMc
- Rank- Marshal of the Air Force
We also have written about the ranks of Indian Army click here.
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